Startup India NSA 6.0 Student Innovator Award
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
A national competition by Startup India for school and college students, awarding cash prizes for innovative prototypes and MVPs across key sectors.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹2 लाख – ₹6 लाख
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- प्रतियोगिता
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 28d — 30 नव॰ 2026
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
इस प्रतियोगिता के बारे में
The National Startup Awards 6.0, featuring a special category for Student Innovators and Aspiring Entrepreneurs, is a prestigious initiative by Startup India, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This program aims to ignite and foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among young minds across India, from school-aged children to undergraduate students. By recognizing and rewarding student-led projects, the award seeks to identify and promote early-stage solutions that address real-world problems with clear potential for scalability and significant impact.
Participants are encouraged to develop their ideas into tangible outputs such as prototypes, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), working models, or proofs of concept. The projects must align with one of seven crucial "Shakti Ki Sapta Dhara" national development streams, covering diverse areas like Manufacturing, Agriculture and Food Processing, Technology and Innovation, Gati Shakti connectivity, Defence Shakti, Green and Blue Economy, and Soft Power. This platform provides aspiring entrepreneurs with an unparalleled opportunity to gain national recognition, receive mentorship, and secure initial financial support to propel their innovative ventures forward, contributing to India's entrepreneurial ecosystem from the grassroots level.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
आयोजक
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is part of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its Startup India section runs the Startup India initiative, launched on 16 January 2016, and issues the DPIIT startup recognition certificate that most…
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- राशि
- ₹2 लाख – ₹6 लाख
आपको क्या मिलेगा
- Cash Prizes: Significant cash prizes are awarded across four age-based sub-categories:
- Budding Innovators (10-14 years): Winner ₹3 lakh, Runner-up ₹2 lakh
- Rising Innovators (14-16 years): Winner ₹3 lakh, Runner-up ₹2 lakh
- Young Changemakers (16-18 years): Winner ₹4 lakh, Runner-up ₹2 lakh
- Emerging Entrepreneurs (18+ years): Winner ₹6 lakh, Runner-up ₹3 lakh
- Mentorship: Nominated teams receive valuable mentoring support from State/UT Startup Nodal Agencies, providing guidance through the evaluation process and beyond.
- National Recognition: Winners and runner-ups gain significant national visibility, with announcements made around National Startup Day (January 16, 2027), offering a powerful platform for their innovations.
- Networking Opportunities: The program facilitates connections for student innovators with key ecosystem players, including state agencies, national jury members, and a community of promising young entrepreneurs.
- वितरण
- Lump Sum
- अवधि
- 2 महीने
- कोहोर्ट आकार
- 8 स्टार्टअप
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process for the National Startup Awards 6.0 Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur category is a multi-stage, rigorous evaluation designed to identify the most innovative and impactful student projects.
- Online Application Screening: Initial applications submitted through the Startup India portal are screened for completeness and adherence to basic eligibility criteria and thematic alignment.
- State/UT Level Evaluation: Following the initial screening, applications undergo evaluation by State/UT Startup Nodal Agencies. These agencies play a crucial role in outreach, providing initial mentorship to applicants, and conducting a thorough evaluation based on a common scoresheet. Each State/UT has the prerogative to nominate up to 10 deserving teams to proceed to the national level.
- National Jury Presentation: Nominated teams are then invited to present their innovative projects before a distinguished National Jury. This presentation round is organized according to the four age-based sub-categories to ensure fair evaluation within peer groups.
- Scoring Criteria: Projects are rigorously scored based on predefined criteria to ensure a holistic assessment:
- Innovation/Originality and Problem-Solving (50% weightage): This evaluates the novelty and uniqueness of the solution, as well as its effectiveness in addressing a significant problem.
- Scalability (30% weightage): This assesses the potential for the project to grow, be replicated, and reach a wider audience or market, demonstrating long-term viability.
- Economic Impact (20% weightage): This considers the potential positive contribution of the project to the economy, society, and various stakeholders.
- Final Selection: Based on the comprehensive evaluation by the National Jury, one winner and one runner-up are ultimately selected for each of the four sub-categories. National winners are announced around National Startup Day, January 16, 2027.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Apply Online
Submit your application through the Startup India portal on the NSA 6.0 page, selecting the Student Innovator category.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Who is eligible to apply for the Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur Award?
The award is open to school and college/undergraduate students across India. Individuals or teams of up to four members can apply. Applicants should demonstrate a prototype, MVP, working model, or proof of concept.
Is DPIIT recognition required for this award?
No, DPIIT recognition is explicitly NOT required to apply for this special category of the National Startup Awards, making it accessible to all eligible student innovators.
What kind of project development stage is expected?
Applicants should demonstrate a prototype, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), working model, or proof of concept. Purely idea-stage projects without any demonstrable output may not be as competitive, as the focus is on tangible innovation.
What are the prize amounts for the winners?
Cash prizes vary by age category. Winners can receive between ₹3 lakh and ₹6 lakh, while runner-ups receive ₹2 lakh to ₹3 lakh, depending on their age group. The total prize pool for all eight national awardees is ₹25 lakh.
What are the key evaluation criteria for projects?
Projects are primarily evaluated on their innovation/originality and problem-solving (50%), scalability (30%), and economic impact (20%), ensuring that solutions are novel, viable, and beneficial.
How can I contact for support regarding the application?
For any queries related to the application process, you can email startup.support@investindia.org.in or call the toll-free number 1800 115 565 for assistance.
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