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Igniting the Inspired

Powering the Future of Entrepreneurship

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Last date to apply: 28 February 2026, 11:59 PM

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About the Awards

The deAsra Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026 (EEA 2026) celebrate entrepreneurs who are turning ideas into growing, sustainable businesses.

Under the theme “Igniting the Inspired,” EEA 2026 recognizes:
  • Small and nano entrepreneurs
  • Young founders
  • Growth-stage business owners
We honour entrepreneurs who are:
    • Growing their sales
    • Creating jobs
    • Building businesses that last
EEA is more than an award. It is a platform that highlights real journeys, resilience, and progress, and strengthens India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us at deAsra’s annual flagship event as we celebrate entrepreneurs who are shaping tomorrow’s economy—today.

Event Details

📍 Venue : ... 📅 Date : ... ⏰ Time : ...

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Who Can Apply?

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Dream50 Category

  • Businesses on track to reach ₹50 lakhs annual sales in the next 2 years OR that have crossed ₹50 lakhs in FY 2025–26
  • Must show steady/consistent growth
  • Must have created at least 2 jobs (excluding the founder)
  • You are based in India

Dream100 Category

  • Businesses on track to reach ₹1 crore annual sales in the next 2 years, OR businesses that have crossed ₹1 crore and have an annual sales of up to ₹1.5 crore in FY 2025–26
  • Must demonstrate steady/consistent growth
  • Must have created at least 2 jobs (excluding the founder)
  • You are based in India

Young Entrepreneur Category

  • Age 25 years or below
  • From India
  • Strong business idea or early growth with clear potential

Exciting Rewards Await!

Cash Prizes

Cash rewards for 2 businesses in each category!

dream50 (2 Awardees)

1. On the Path to ₹50 Lakhs
Entrepreneurs with the potential to reach ₹50 lakhs annual sales in the next 2 years, with steady growth and at least 2 jobs created.

2. Crossed ₹50 Lakhs
Entrepreneurs who crossed ₹50 lakhs annual sales in FY 2025–26, with consistent growth and at least 2 jobs created.

dream100 (2 Awardees)

1. On the Path to ₹1 Crore
Entrepreneurs with the potential to reach ₹1 crore annual sales in the next 2 years, with steady growth and job creation.

2. Crossed ₹1 Crore: Entrepreneurs who crossed ₹1 crore annual sales in FY 2025–26, with an annual sales of up to ₹1.5 crore, with consistent growth and job creation.

Young Entrepreneur (2 Awardees)

Entrepreneurs aged 25 years or below, recognized for early leadership, initiative, and strong growth potential.
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Featured Publicity

Featured business article in deAsra’s media platform Yashaswi Udyojak, reaching over 20 lakh readers and inspiring thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs.

Exclusive Bonus Opportunity

Exclusive Bonus Opportunity

  • 10 applicants from the Dream10 & Dream50 categories will be handpicked for deAsra’s high-impact Dare2DreamBig Growth Program.
  • This is a chance to gain expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and exclusive business support to grow exponentially.

Selection Process

  • Fill the application form
  • Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our team
  • Final selection by the EEA Jury Panel

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Jury Panel

Pradeep Bhargava

Chairman, MECF Ltd, Pune

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Ajit Kanitkar

Researcher and policy analyst

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Sonali Deshpande

Chief Trustee & Chairperson, Persistent Foundation

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Saurabh Manglurkar

Founder & CEO of EventBeep

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Dr. Vikrant Bhujbalrao

Business mentor, start-up couch, TEDx speaker

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Saudamini Ghaisas

Managing Director, Saudamini Handlooms

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Jayant Ketkar

Former Dy. General Manager of State Bank of India

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Kamakshi Barve

Founder & CEO: Barva Skin Therapie

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Ajay Phatak

Trustee: Ecological Society, Director: Trans Vitals, Advisor: Dastur Energy

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Zelam Chaubal

Joint Managing Director of Kesari Tours Pvt. Ltd

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Vinita Ram

CEO Chittlesoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

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Arun Kadekodi

Co-founder and CEO of Soft Corner

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Rewards & Recognition

Cash Awards

  • ₹1,00,000 each for dream50 & dream100 (4 Awardees)
  • ₹75,000 each for Young Entrepreneur (2 Awardees)

Visibility

  • Awardees’ stories featured in deAsra’s e-magazine Yashaswi Udyojak
  • Promotion across deAsra’s social media platforms

Business Support

  • Trademark registration professional fees waived

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Program Highlights

  • Recognition of 6 high-growth entrepreneurs
  • Felicitation by Dr. Anand Deshpande (Founder & Chairman, Persistent Systems | Founder, deAsra Foundation)
  • Opportunity to interact with renowned entrepreneurs
  • Learn from real business journeys

FAQs

The deAsra Entrepreneur Excellence Awards recognise entrepreneurs across India who have shown business growth, job creation, and positive impact. The awards are open to businesses with annual sales up to ₹1.5 crore.

Any entrepreneur 18 years or older who meets the eligibility criteria.

No. You must be a business owner with up to 2 years of business operations and at least 2 jobs created.

Yes, if both businesses meet the eligibility criteria.

  • Applications open: 28 January 2026
  • Applications close: 18 February 2026

Your application will be reviewed by our experts. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps.

Yes, selected awardees must attend the ceremony.

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Disclaimer : deAsra Foundation (including its employees, representatives and agents (“Organiser(s)”) is the organiser of the Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026 (“Award(s)”). The Awards are conducted in good faith through a transparent, fair, and objective evaluation process. The Organisers retain sole and full discretion in evaluating applications, nominating, shortlisting candidates, and selecting winners. All decisions made by the Organisers in relation to the Awards, including eligibility, evaluation, selection, and dispute resolution, are final, binding, and not subject to appeal or challenge. The Organisers reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Awards at their sole discretion without prior notice.

Participation in the Awards is voluntary, and submission of an application does not guarantee selection or confer any legal rights or entitlements. The Awards are determined based on the information provided by the applicants, along with any data collected, received, and processed solely to evaluate winners. The Organisers are not responsible for any accuracy, completeness, legal, tax, or financial matters related to the information provided, nor do they engage in resolving any legal disputes or non-compliance issues involving applicants and expressly disclaim any responsibility in this regard.

The Awards and associated recognition are purely honorary in nature intended to appreciate entrepreneurs’ contributions to the Indian economy. However, they do not serve as certification, guarantees of an applicant’s business, financial standing, operational success, compliance with applicable laws, assurances, or endorsements of any obligations or liabilities on the part of the Organisers.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organisers disclaim all warranties or representations—express or implied—regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information shared. The Organisers shall bear no liability (including liability for negligence) for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of such information or any decisions made by the Organisers”.

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