16th edition AEGIS GRAHAM BELL AWARDS

 Awards | Innovation Rating Certification | Innovation Index | Expo | Startup Pitch | National Talent Hunt

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16th Annual Awards • 2025

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

1000+
INNOVATIONS
35+
CATEGORIES
15
YEARS

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Hon’ble Minister’s Commendations

Innovation Categories & Jury Presentations Schedule

20 August 2025 , 24 September 2025

Innovation in Digital Transformation
Tech, Automation, AI, Growth

26 August 2025 , 26 September 2025

Innovation in AI/ Gen. AI/ Agentic AI
Intelligence, Automation, Learning, Future

29 August 2025 , 6 November 2025

Innovation in Cyber Security
Protection, Threats, Privacy, Safety

2 September 2025

Innovation in InsuranceTech
Claims, Policies, AI, Risk

9 September 2025

Innovation in EdTech
Learning, Digital, Tools, Growth

11 September 2025

Innovation in Fintech
Finance, Payments, Apps, Growth

16 September 2025

Innovation in ConsumerTech
Devices, Apps, Lifestyle, Trends

18 September 2025

Innovation in Life Sciences
Biotech, Health, Research, Care

PROCESS

1
Stage One
Nomination Registration

2
Stage Two
Jury Presentation

3
Stage Three
Star Innovation Certificate

4
Stage Four
Finalists Announcement

5
Stage Five
AGBA Award Ceremony

AGBA Innovation Star Rating Certification

Every participant receives an AGBA Innovation Star Certification, offering trusted, third-party validation

Innovation Recognition Made Inclusive

At the 15th AGBA, held on 20th February 2025 in New Delhi,
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

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

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