
The Atal Innovation Awards is a flagship initiative by the Atal Foundation since 2015
This annual celebration honors India’s outstanding innovators, entrepreneurs, and institutions who are creating social, economic, and technological impact across the country. It brings together visionary minds to inspire and empower the next generation of change-makers.
Who Should Apply?
- Students
- Startup Founders
- Corporate Executives
- Tech Innovators
- Doctors & Healthcare Leaders
- Educators & EdTech Builders
- Media Professionals
- NGO & Social Change Drivers
- Real Estate Visionaries
- Law & Corporate Policy Experts
Award Categories
- Healthcare
- Media and Mass Communication
- Pharmaceuticals
- Real Estate
- Education
- Hotel and Hospitality
- Social Cause
- Startups
- MSME
- Corporates
- Hospitals
Special Recognition
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Visionary Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Iconic Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship 2025
- Best Media and Entertainment Start-up of the Year 2025
- Best Ed-Tech Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Best Social Cause Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Emerging Start-up of the Year 2025
- The Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurship of the Year 2025
- Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
- Creative Entrepreneurship of the Year 2025
Registration Fees
Category | Fee (INR) |
---|---|
Startup Entrepreneur | ₹1299/- |
Corporate Executives | ₹1999/- |
Students | ₹499/- |
Doctors | ₹2499/- |
IT Professionals | ₹1999/- |
Law Professionals | ₹1499/- |
General Participants | ₹1299/- |
🏅 Nomination Fee (For All Categories) | ₹14,999/- |
Funding Opportunities for selected Startups
A Total of INR 1,00,00,000.00 (Rupees One Crore) will be awarded to 14 Selected Startups:

₹5,00,000
Each to 11 Eligible Startups
₹12,00,000
Each to 2 Eligible Startups
₹21,00,000
To 1 Eligible Startup / MSME