National Startup Awards 6.0:

Is your startup ready for India’s biggest stage?

Startup India, DPIIT proudly presents National Startup Awards 6.0, recognising and rewarding outstanding innovators, changemakers and disruptors across India!

Whether you’re building breakthrough solutions in DeepTech, AgriTech, Healthcare, FinTech, or empowering the nation through the “Seven Streams of Shakti” as a student innovator, this is your moment to shine.

What’s in it for you?:
  • Prize Money: Up to ₹25 Lakhs per category
  • Special Awards: Women-Led Startup, North-East Startup Excellence, and Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur Awards
  • Growth & Exposure: National visibility on National Startup Day, government recognition, expert evaluation, and exclusive investor and market access
How to Apply:
  • Head over to the official Startup India portal.
  • Choose from 20 sectors or the special categories.
  • Submit your application and take your first step toward national recognition!
Who Can Apply?:
  • DPIIT-recognised startups across the 20 sector categories and the special awards
  • Student Innovators & Aspiring Entrepreneurs (aged 10–14, 14–16, 16–18 and 18+) aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047
Read the guidelines:

NSA 6.0 Guidelines (General) | Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur Guidelines

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