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Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Chamber of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Aatmanirbhar MSME & Startup Awards 2026

Celebrating Grit, Innovation & Impact β€” India's Future Leaders!

"Recognizing the Spirit of Self-Reliance, Innovation & Impact"

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Award Categories
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Expected Nominations
50+
Industry Experts
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Awards

Award Categories

Recognizing excellence across diverse sectors

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Aatmanirbhar Innovation Award

For groundbreaking innovations that embody self-reliance

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Startup of the Year

Celebrating startups demonstrating exceptional growth

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MSME Growth Champion

For MSMEs showing remarkable revenue growth

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Women Entrepreneur Excellence

Honoring women leaders driving business success

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Sustainable Business Impact

For businesses leading sustainability initiatives

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Tech & Digital Transformation

Recognizing digital innovation excellence

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Export & Global Impact

For businesses making India proud globally

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Social Innovation & Community

Honoring businesses creating social impact

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Young Entrepreneur Rising Star

Celebrating young visionaries under 30

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Best Rural Enterprise

For enterprises driving rural development

Event Timeline

Key milestones for the awards ceremony

February 14, 2026

Nominations Open

Start submitting your nominations

⏰ February 28, 2026

Last Date for Nominations

Final deadline to submit entries

πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ March 05 - March 07, 2026

Jury Evaluation

Expert panel reviews finalists

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Shortlist Announcement

Finalists revealed to the public

CIMSME Logo March 19, 2026

Awards Ceremony

Grand celebration of winners at New Delhi, India

Distinguished Jury Panel

Our esteemed panel of experts and thought leaders

Shri Mukesh Mohan Gupta

Shri Mukesh Mohan Gupta

President, CIMSME

Shri Deepak Verma

Shri Deepak Verma

Hon’ble Justice (Rtd), Supreme Court of India

Shri Surinder Singh Kohli

Shri Surinder Singh Kohli

Former CMD, Punjab National Bank & IIFCL

Dr. M Narendra

Dr. M Narendra

Former CMD, Indian Overseas Bank

Prof. R K Dubey

Prof. R K Dubey

Former CMD, Canara Bank

Shri Navin Kumar Maini

Shri Navin Kumar Maini

Former Dy Managing Director, SIDBI

Shri H P Kumar

Shri H P Kumar

Former CMD, National Small Industries Corporation

Shri S Chandrashekhran

Shri S Chandrashekhran

Former Executive Director, UCO Bank

Who Should Apply?

If you're driving innovation and growth in India's business ecosystem

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MSMEs registered in India

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

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Innovative Startups

Technology & innovation-driven ventures

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Fast-growing Enterprises

Businesses with strong growth trajectory

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Export-oriented Businesses

Companies with global footprint

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

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MSME Registration

Valid business registration required

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1 Years of Operations

Optional for select categories

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Clear Documentation

Supporting documents required

Nomination Form

Take the first step towards recognition

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Platinum

  • βœ“ Logo on Main Stage
  • βœ“Corporate Presentation during sideline of the Event
  • βœ“ Logo on Marketing Collaterals
  • βœ“ Speaking Opportunities
  • βœ“ Full Media Coverage
  • βœ“ 10 VIP Passes
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Gold

  • βœ“ Logo on Main Stage
  • βœ“ Corporate Presentation during sideline of the Event
  • βœ“ Logo on Marketing Collaterals
  • βœ“ Full Media Coverage
  • βœ“ 5 VIP Passes
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Silver

  • βœ“ Logo on Main Stage
  • βœ“ Logo on Marketing Collaterals
  • βœ“ Full Media Coverage
  • βœ“ 2 VIP Passes

Get in Touch

Have questions? We're here to help you.

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Email

info@msmehelpline.com

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Phone

9582821470

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Venue


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Event Venue

India Habitat Centre

New Delhi, India