NES Innovation Awards

Since 2012, the NES Innovation Awards have recognized and celebrated breakthrough ideas that address India’s most pressing socio-economic challenges. Organized in partnership with GTT Foundation, these awards are designed to help innovative projects transition into sustainable enterprises and startups, generating both employment and wealth for the nation.

Our Legacy- 10 Years Of Fostering Innovation

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Focus Areas

Renewable and Affordable Energy & Alternate Fuels
Health Care & Biomedical Devices
Smart Cities & Urban Development
Clean Water & Water Management
Food Processing & Packaging
Smart Transport & Traffic Management
Waste Management & Environmental Conservation
Agriculture & Rural Development
Innovation in Education
Innovation in Education
Robotics, Drones, AI & ML for Social Good
Robotics, Drones, AI & ML for Social Good
E-commerce Solutions for Social Enterprise
E-commerce Solutions for Social Enterprise

How We Select Innovators

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Concept

Innovation and originality of the concept or approach Idea

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Solution

A significant problem of society that may find a solution

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Domain

A new domain with international potential that will be explored

During the awards process, the selected students will be mentored to modify the idea and make them worthy of commercialization.

NESIC provides them a platform to interact with eminent personalities, academicians, industrialists and potential angel investors and venture capitalists.

This award motivates students to develop innovative solutions that serve real needs and exploit significant opportunities that can generate employment and wealth for the nation.

Innovation Council - Guided by Visionaries

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

A Padma Vibhushan recipient for immense contribution in science, President GRA, Chairman, National Innovation Foundation, Passionate about Inclusive Innovation

Dr. Ganesh Natarajan

An innovator with a track record of success in Consultancy, Education and Global Information Technology, with a vision to build a team of committed professionals who will create and implement innovative ideas for Education and Technology development to transform the future for young Indians

Dr. Uma Ganesh

Over more than three decades of experience with skills, talent management and education technology businesses, investing and mentoring digital startups and supporting livelihood opportunities with a special focus on women entrepreneurship

NES Innovation Awards 2025