16th edition AEGIS GRAHAM BELL AWARDS
Awards | Innovation Rating Certification | Innovation Index | Expo | Startup Pitch | National Talent Hunt
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India’s Most Credible Innovation Awards and Innovation Certification
For over 15 years, Aegis Graham Bell Awards (AGBA) has celebrated groundbreaking innovations across startups, enterprises, and academia. This year, we have introduced the AGBA Innovation Star Certification (for products, solutions, and services) and the AGBA Innovation Index (for enterprise)—further establishing AGBA as a national benchmark and accelerating India’s transition into an innovation-driven economy for a better world.
19 February 2026, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Hon’ble Minister’s Commendations
Innovation Categories & Jury Presentations Schedule
20 August 2025 , 24 September 2025
26 August 2025 , 26 September 2025
29 August 2025 , 6 November 2025
2 September 2025
9 September 2025
11 September 2025
16 September 2025
18 September 2025
AGBA Innovation Star Rating Certification
Every participant receives an AGBA Innovation Star Certification, offering trusted, third-party validation
Innovation Recognition Made Inclusive
Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (MeitY and Commerce & Industry), launched the
AGBA Innovation Certification and Index, advancing India’s commitment to structured innovation recognition
☆ Five-Star Rating System
From emerging to trailblazing innovation levels
☆ Government Supported
Backed by Ministry of Electronics & IT
AGB Innovation Pitch: Where Innovation Meets Investment
AGB Innovation Pitch: Where Innovation Meets Investment Driven by requests from participating startups, we rolled out the AGBA Innovation Pitch to facilitate the vital connection between entrepreneurs and investors. We believe that no innovation is truly impactful until it reaches its users, and capital is the essential catalyst for that journey.
The platform was officially launched on 20th February 2025 in New Delhi by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Education & Skill Development, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, and the Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Shri Jatin Prasada, as part of the 15th Aegis Graham Bell Awards. The inaugural event brought together 68 top-tier investors and startups, proving the immense potential when innovation meets opportunity.
The mission is guided by the words of Hon’ble Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary: true entrepreneurs deliver a social good by solving real community needs. The AGBA Pitch is our commitment to empowering the innovators building a developed India by 2047.
Ready to Showcase Your Innovation?
Join India’s most prestigious innovation awards. Submit your nomination and be recognized for excellence in technology and innovation.
Nominations close before jury presentation dates | Early submissions recommended
AGBA Innovation Exhibition Zone
The AGBA Innovation Exhibition Zone is where the world’s next great ideas are unveiled. We provide the stage for innovators of all sizes—from trailblazing startups to industry-leading enterprises—to showcase their vision.
Forget the standard booth. This is a dynamic platform for immersive demonstrations designed to capture the attention of investors, corporate leaders, and policy makers. It’s where your innovation commands the spotlight.
National Talent HUNT: Powering India’s AI
Future
The National Talent HUNT empowers India’s next generation of innovators and tech leaders by providing 100%
scholarships for a world-class education in Artificial Intelligence.
This initiative discovers and nurtures exceptional talent from across the country, building a globally
competitive AI workforce. For our partners, it’s a unique opportunity to champion inclusive education while
gaining direct access to a pipeline of skilled, future-ready innovators.
Industry leaders like Schneider Electric, HCLTech, PNB MetLife, The MathCo, and Kyndryl proudly supported this
initiative.
Our Eco-System Partners
