National Startup Awards
in Jammu and Kashmir
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National Startup Awards in Jammu and Kashmir
National Startup Awards is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for National Startup Awards in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The National Startup Awards by Startup India aims to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises.
Eligibility Criteria
The startup should be a (DPIIT)Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade -recognized startup. The entity must submit its certificate of recognition.
The entity must submit the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or Certificate of Registration from the Registrar of Firms of the respective state
The entity must have a hardware or software product or a process solution that is present in the market.
The entity must have all applicable trade trade-specific registrations (for example (CE)Common Era, (FSSAI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, (MSME)Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, (GST)Goods and Services Tax Registration, etc.)
There should not have been any default in the last three years (FY)Fiscal year 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22) by the entity or any of its promoters or any of their group entities.
The entity must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for the last three financial years (FY)Fiscal year 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22. In case your startup is less than 3 years old, please upload all available financial statements. Startups that are less than a year old and do not have audited financials will be exempt from this requirement. In case of non-availability of audited financials for (FY)Fiscal year 21-22, provisional statements issued by Chartered Accountants may be provided.
The entity should not be completing 10 years of incorporation on or before March 31st, 2024.
Benefits
A cash prize of ₹ 10,00,000/- will be awarded to one winning startup in each of the categories by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
The winner and the finalists will be given the opportunity to present their solutions to relevant public authorities and corporate for potential pilot projects and work orders.
The winners and finalists will be given priority for participation in various national and international startup events where DPIIT is participating.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Recognition issued by DPIIT. |
| 2 | Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate from the Registrar of Firms. |
| 3 | Memorandum of Association, Partnership deed or other government accepted proof as proof for a woman founder (if applicable). |
| 4 | PAN card for founder/co-founder. |
| 5 | Aadhar card for founder/co-founder . |
| 6 | Startup Pitch Deck (Not more than 10 slides). |
| 7 | Trade specific registrations. |
| 8 | Proof of Patent, IPR (if applicable). |
| 9 | Audited financial statements for the past 3 years (Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Income Tax Return) or Provisional financial statements issued by a Chartered Accountant, in case of non availability of audited financials for FY 2021-22. |
| 10 | Please attach all relevant documents, MOUs or agreements that would make your application stand out, specially, to differentiate your application and to make it more relevant and specific for the applied category.Eg : Proof of admission into academic inst |
| 11 | 120 seconds video explaining your product or service (this video cannot be a YouTube link; it has to be made for application to National Startup Awards). The |
| 12 | video should cover – business model, scalability, innovation, social & economic impact on environment |
| 13 | Self attested documents with proof of active users, number of employees hired, R&D and prototype development, proof of funding raised, proof of TRL level of startup (if applicable). |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
In case you are already registered on Startup India and have a DPIIT recognition number, ensure that all the details given on Startup India registration are correct as certain fields will auto-populate in the application form.
Online In case you are already registered on Startup India and have a DPIIT recognition number, ensure that all the details given on Startup India registration are correct as certain fields will auto-populate in the application form.
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for National Startup Awards in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Startup Awards. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Startup Awards in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for National Startup Awards?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 5 April 2016 through 5 April 2016, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Startup Awards 2023 aims to recognize and reward outstanding startups that have demonstrated exceptional capabilities and have built innovative, scalable, and impactful business solutions. These awards will be conferred across 20 categories this year.