Are You the Next Big Thing? Apply Now for the National Startup Awards 2025!

Are You the Next Big Thing? Apply for the National Startup Awards 2025!

India’s startup ecosystem is buzzing with energy, and 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet. If you’re an innovator, disruptor, or changemaker building something impactful, this is your moment. The National Startup Awards 2025 launched by DPIIT under the Startup India initiative, are now open for applications, and the spotlight could be on you next.

At Startups India, we’re all about helping dreamers scale, storytellers get heard, and startups get the recognition they deserve. That’s why we’re urging every founder reading this to grab this opportunity!

What Are the National Startup Awards?

Organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the National Startup Awards aim to honour startups that are not just economically successful but are also solving India’s most pressing social, environmental, and public sector challenges.

Whether you’re creating breakthrough tech, reimagining education, solving healthcare gaps, or driving sustainability, there’s a category for you.

Why You Should Apply

Here’s why Startups India believes this is more than just a trophy:

• ₹10 lakh prize money for each winning startup. 
• Direct access to mentors, investors, and government bodies. 
• Massive media coverage and national recognition. 
• Visibility among VCs, incubators, and international stakeholders. 
• Long-term support from the Startup India team and ecosystem enablers. 

This isn’t just a moment of fame—it’s an inflection point.

Who Should Apply?

If you’re a recognised startup under the Startup India programme, you’re eligible. The award covers over 50+ categories, including:

• AI & DeepTech 
• Clean Energy 
• HealthTech 
• AgriTech 
• Fintech 
• Accessibility & Inclusion 
• Climate Action 
• …and many more! 

Whether you’re a solo founder in a Tier 3 town or part of a funded team in a metro—this award sees you. At Startups India, we’ve worked with ventures of every shape and size, and this is your shot to be seen and celebrated.

How to Apply

• Visit the official Startup India portal 
• Look for the “National Startup Awards 2025” section 
• Complete the form with your pitch deck, impact metrics, and business model 
• Deadline: Apply before it’s too late! (Expected by end of July 2025) 

At StartupsIndia, we always encourage founders to put their best foot forward. Need help refining your story? We’re here.

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Past winners like Blackfrog Technologies and Innaumation Medical Devices turned this award into a launchpad for global partnerships, funding rounds, and policy influence. The National Startup Awards are more than recognition—they’re a validation of your vision.

And guess what? Startups India has featured dozens of these success stories. Your startup could be the next.

 Final Thoughts

The National Startup Awards 2025 are a once-a-year chance to gain credibility, cash rewards, and countrywide attention. If you’re serious about scaling impact, building community trust, and owning your narrative, don’t miss this.

StartupsIndia is rooting for you—and we’re here to support your journey from idea to impact.

Now’s the time to shine.
Apply. Win. Inspire.

From the team at Startups India / StartupsIndia