PM Modi Has A Message For The Innovators

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023. Earlier, Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal too has invited innovators to participate for the award.

What did PM Modi say to Startups?

The Prime Minister took to Twitter to encourage start-ups to apply for the awards, citing the inspiring life journeys of those who build these companies. 

He stated that start-ups are not only fascinating for their innovative zeal, but also for their ability to manifest the spirit of India's Yuva Shakti.

In his tweet, PM Modi said, "StartUps are fascinating not only for their innovative zeal but also for the inspiring life journeys of those who build them. Our StartUp word manifests the spirit of our Yuva Shakti. Urging innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023. startupindia.gov.in"

StartUps are fascinating not only for their innovative zeal but also for the inspiring life journeys of those who build them. Our StartUp word manifests the spirit of our Yuva Shakti. 

Urging innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023. https://t.co/O7NqFP8RKl https://t.co/QM5BuJYcjO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 8, 2023

What is Piyush Goyal’s message to the startups?

The National StartUp Awards are a platform for recognizing and rewarding outstanding start-ups in various categories. The awards aim to celebrate the achievements of young entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact in the country's economic growth. Union Minister Piyush Goyal in a tweet on Saturday invited the startups to apply for the awards.

Attention Innovators💡

Applications for National Startup Awards 2023 are open.

👉 https://t.co/E1hrFECmoa pic.twitter.com/Hsgb3unRme

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 7, 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has invited startups of the fourth edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA). 

The National Startup Awards 2023 will celebrate innovations from across the country in line with 'Vision India @2047'.

What is the deadline to apply for NSA 2023?

Applications for the awards have been made live from April 1, 2023, and the deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. 

Startups from which sectors can apply for National Awards for Startups?

This year, startups will be awarded across 20 categories that have been decided after thorough deliberations on current Indian and global economic focus points. These categories range from innovations in aerospace, retail, and disruptive technologies to more impact-focused categories.

What will be the winning reward for startup at NSA 2023?

The DPIIT will award a cash prize of INR 10 lakhs to one winning startup in each of the categories. In addition, the winners and finalists of the National Startup Awards 2023 will be provided with exclusive handholding support, including investor and government connect, mentorship, international market access, corporate and unicorn connect, and much more.

For more information on the National Startup Awards 2023, interested parties can visit the official website at https://www.startupindia.gov.in/.

In the past three years, the NSA has seen active participation from over 6,400 startups and has recognized over 450 startups as winners and finalists.

The Prime Minister's call to action is expected to inspire a new wave of start-ups and help drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.