AGBA Innovation Certification and Awards
For over 15 years, the Aegis Graham Bell Awards (AGBA) have been India’s leading platform for honoring
breakthrough innovations and innovators. It is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY).
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.
Now, every participant receives an AGBA Innovation Star Certification, offering trusted, third-party
validation beyond the awards, making innovation recognition more inclusive, credible, and measurable
Powerful Innovation Certification and Award
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AGBA Innovation Rating Certificate
This certificate provides innovation validation to every applicant, based on live evaluation conducted by the same experts jury that assess the award nominees.
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Aegis Graham Bell Awards
Recognizing exceptional product, service, and solution-level innovations, the Awards are conferred upon a select few after a rigorous jury evaluation.
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AGBA Innovation Index
Benchmarks innovation at the enterprise or SBU level, providing strategic insights to boards, CXOs, and innovation heads.
Why We Need the AGBA Innovation Index
The AGBA Innovation Index is not just another award—it’s a
strategic national benchmarking tool to embed innovation into corporate and policy DNA. It offers:
- Performance benchmarking for enterprises
- A structured evaluation framework for innovation capabilities
- Recognition that drives R&D, IP creation, and market leadership
Why Innovation Benchmarking Matters Now More Than
Ever
Global innovation is creating exponential value.
- NVIDIA, powered by years of innovation in AI chips, recently reached a $4 trillion valuation—more than India’s entire GDP.
- AI and Anthropic have gone from R&D labs to becoming global game-changers—driving the future of education, healthcare, enterprise AI, and national strategy.
How the AGBA Innovation Index Will Help India Leap Ahead
1. Puts Innovation in the Boardroom
A measurable metric for strategic planning—alongside revenue and profit.
2. Enables Global Recognition
Data-backed benchmarking builds international trust and investor appeal.
3. Drives R&D & Patent Investment
Companies invest more when innovation is visible, rewarded, and benchmarked.
4. Guides Policy & Public-Private Funding
Government and investors can support innovation with smarter, targeted programs.
5. Builds an Innovation Culture
Benchmarks foster a mindset of experimentation, agility, and intrapreneurship.
6. Bridges Industry and Academia
Aligns research with real-world impact—through measurable outcomes.
Benefits of the AGBA Innovation Star Rating Certificate
1. Independent Award and Innovation certification of product, solution, service innovation supported by MeitY, Govt. Of India
2. Build Global Credibility with Investors and Clients
3. Instill Confidence Among Investors, Clients, Internal Teams, and Partners
4. Showcase Innovation Maturity
5. Gain High-Impact Visibility
6. Gain Actionable Expert Feedback from Domain Specialists
| Aspect | AGBA Innovation Star Rating Certificate |
Aegis Graham Bell Awards (AGBA Award) |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Rating System | Competitive Award |
| Output | 1 to 5 Star Certificate based on evaluation |
One winner per category |
| Recognition Model | Inclusive – All qualifying innovations receive a rating |
Exclusive – Only the best in each category wins the award |
| Purpose | Benchmarking, validation, and trust building for innovation maturity |
Celebrating top innovation excellence and leadership |
| Evaluation Format | Jury-based presentation; rating based on scoring criteria |
Jury-based presentation; award selected through competitive ranking |
| Frequency | Rolling or multiple cycles annually | Annual |
| Eligibility | Products, solutions, or services from any organization |
Broader innovations across categories (product, strategy, etc.) |
| Stakeholder Value | Helps gain market trust, investor confidence, and talent attention |
Recognizes breakthrough leadership and industry impact |
| Public Recognition | Rated entries receive certificate and listing | Winners are felicitated at a national platform with media coverage |
AGBA Award = “Winner takes all” recognition.
AGBA Star Rating Certificate = “Every great innovation gets its due rating
and
visibility.
Process on participation for Awards & Certification
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
Criteria
I
Problem Definition and Solution Fit
- Clear and concise problem statement
- Defined goals and objectives
- Evidence-based research backing the problem and solution
- Effectiveness in solving the identified problem
- Measurable impact on the market or users
II
Innovativeness and Originality
- Uniqueness of the idea
- Innovative approaches in design or implementation
- Differentiation from market alternatives
- IP or patent protection
- Demonstrated improvement over existing solutions
III
Market Potential, Impact, and Scalability
- Size of the target market and revenue potential
- Industry growth potential
- Competitive positioning and market share
- Efficiency, cost savings, or customer experience gains
- Scalability across domains, geographies, or sectors
IV
Social Impact and Sustainability
- Contribution to societal or environmental good
- Reduced carbon or ecological footprint
- Alignment with UN SDGs
- Ethical and responsible innovation
- Financial and environmental sustainability
V
Presentation & Jury Engagement
- Clarity of communication
- Structured, data-driven presentation
- Live demo or prototype (if applicable)
- Effective Q&A and articulation of value
- Jury confidence in vision and execution