15th edition AGB Awards for Innovation: Categories open for submissions

supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology & Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

We are excited to celebrate innovation across the board! We now welcome entries from every corner of the innovation ecosystem: start-ups, medium enterprises, large corporations, academia, and non-profits. If your innovation making a difference, let’s spotlight your work.

Categories open for 15th edition AGBA 

15th edition Featured Category

Innovation in Gen. AI

Submissions showcasing advancements in Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) based solutions, exploring novel applications across sectors such as education, healthcare, legal, and others. These include models that enhance decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.

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Innovation in Agriculture

Submission including precision farming techniques, sustainable practices, crop monitoring technologies, agricultural robotics, biotech enhancements, and solutions that increase productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture.

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Innovation in Defence

Submissions should showcase defense technology innovations, including advanced weaponry, situational awareness, communication, soldier performance, logistics, information warfare, and how they bolster defense capabilities, operational safety, efficiency, force resilience, readiness, or strategic advancements

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Innovation in GovTech

Submissions should feature GovTech innovations in digital governance, citizen e-services, public digital infrastructure, smart cities, public administration improvement, citizen engagement, and responsive governance

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Innovation in Telecom | 5G/6G Innovation

Showcase innovative technologies or methodologies in telecommunications, including advancements in 5G / 6G, network infrastructure optimization, satellite communication innovations, innovative telecom network management.

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Innovation in Cyber Security

Submissions that highlight technologies or strategies in cybersecurity, encompassing threat detection and response, data protection, identity management, network security, encryption techniques, or inventive solutions for enhancing digital safety and resilience.

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Innovation in DroneTech

Submissions that introduce technologies or new approaches in drone technology, including advancements in aerial imaging, drone-based delivery systems, UAV navigation and control, autonomous flight algorithms, drone safety, or innovative application of drones based on sectors like agriculture, construction, surveillance, and environmental monitoring.

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Innovation in Banking

Submissions showcasing new technologies or methodologies in banking solutions, customer experience, inclusion projects, security, efficiency, or innovative banking practices.

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Innovation in Insurance

Submissions that showcase innovative technologies or methodologies in the insurance sector, including but not limited to serving customers or improving businesses. Some examples include risk assessment, fraud prevention, claim processing, on-demand insurance models, personalisation for customers, digital platforms for services, and customer engagement.

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Learning and Development Innovation

These may include corporate training solutions, employee upskilling platforms, competency development tools, gamified learning systems, AI-powered personalization for skill building, immersive learning experiences using VR/AR, adaptive learning technologies, micro-learning platforms, and innovations aimed at enhancing accessibility, engagement, and inclusivity in learning and development across diverse industries.

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Innovation in EdTech

Submissions should spotlight education innovations such as e-learning platforms, digital tools, adaptive software, learning gamification, VR/AR experiences, AI personalization, blockchain for credentials, and efforts enhancing education accessibility and inclusivity.

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Innovation in DeepTech

Submissions that push the boundaries in DeepTech, focusing either on Quantum Computing, Robotics, Advanced Materials, Power Production, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Photonics, or Electronics. We are seeking innovations that can help transform sectors or redefine limitations.

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Innovation in Digital Transformation

Submission that integrates digital technologies across all aspects of a business. It’s not just about adopting new technologies, but rather a fundamental change in how a company operates, delivers value to customers, and competes in the marketplace.

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Innovation in Retail

Innovations from omnichannel experiences and advanced customer service to sustainability optimizations, aimed at driving industry growth and efficiency

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Innovation in ConsumerTech

Innovation may include wearables, smart home devices, mobile apps, fitness gadgets, and electronics, aimed at enhancing lifestyles

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Innovation in Automobile

Innovation may include wearables, smart home devices, mobile apps, fitness gadgets, and electronics, aimed at enhancing lifestyles

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Innovation in Social Good

Submissions including solutions in social entrepreneurship, equitable technology access, community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and initiatives that significantly improve societal well-being and inclusivity

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Innovative Enterprise Solution

The aim is to showcase advancements that streamline business processes, enhance productivity, improve customer engagement, secure data and assets, and support the overall growth and adaptability of enterprises in a rapidly changing business environment.

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Innovation in AI/Analytics/Data Science

Submissions that showcase innovative technologies or methodologies in AI, analytics, and data science, including developments in machine learning models, natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, big data infrastructure, ethical AI practices, AI-driven decision support systems, and novel applications of analytics in various industries.

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Innovation in Electric Mobility

Submissions that showcase innovative technologies or methodologies in AI, analytics, and data science, including developments in machine learning models, natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, big data infrastructure, ethical AI practices, AI-driven decision support systems, and novel applications of analytics in various industries.

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Categories Closed for 15th edition AGBA

Innovation in Defence

Submissions should showcase defense technology innovations, including advanced weaponry, situational awareness, communication, soldier performance, logistics, information warfare, and how they bolster defense capabilities, operational safety, efficiency, force resilience, readiness, or strategic advancements

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Innovation in SpaceTech

Submissions should present innovations in space technology, including satellite tech, propulsion, exploration and observation instruments, spacecraft design, in-orbit services, asteroid mining, space habitat construction, and sustainable space use and exploration initiatives

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Innovation in Fintech

Submissions that showcase innovative technologies in FinTech or financial services, specifically in areas such as payments, lending, wealth management, investment, personal finance management, financial inclusion, alternative finance, digital money, and open finances.

Innovation in RPA

Submissions should highlight innovations in business process automation, may include intelligent automation, integration with process mining tech, scalability, security, and RPA applications in new or manual sectors to boost efficiency, accuracy, and productivity

Innovation in Supply Chain

Submissions that present innovative technologies or methodologies in supply chain management, including advancements in logistics optimisation, transparency and traceability, demand forecasting, sustainable and green supply chain solutions, smart inventory management, and digital platforms for supply chain integration.

Innovation in IoT

Submission covering smart devices, connectivity solutions, IoT security enhancements, data analytics, and applications in enhancing efficiency, automation, and intelligence in everyday life and industry operations.

Innovation in Digital Infra

Submissions that demonstrate novel technologies or methods in digital infrastructure, which can be under network advancements, data centre innovations, cloud computing solutions, or pioneering approaches to connectivity and digital services towards the public or businesses

Innovation in Waste Management

Submissions that highlight innovative technologies or methodologies in waste management, encompassing areas such as recycling technologies, waste-to-energy processes, sustainable packaging solutions, composting innovations, smart waste collection systems, pollution control technologies, and circular economy models.

Innovative approach for Climate Change

The goal is to showcase initiatives that significantly contribute to mitigating climate change impacts, promoting sustainability, and fostering a global transition towards a more resilient and low-carbon future.

Innovation in Health

Submissions that highlight innovative technologies or methodologies in health, encompassing digital health solutions, telemedicine platforms, innovative treatment, patient data management, advanced surgery, advancements in medical devices, and initiatives to improve access to healthcare and patient outcomes.

Innovation in Life Sciences

Submissions that are novel technologies or methods in life sciences, covering areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, proteomics, biophysics, and systems biology, or new advancements in drug discovery, environmental biology, and biologically inspired engineering.

Innovation in Blockchain

Innovation including DeFi, smart contracts, supply chain transparency, privacy/security improvements, scalability, cross-chain interoperability, and applications in sectors like healthcare, education, and governance to boost transparency, efficiency, and trust

Innovation in Manufacturing

Submissions that feature innovative technologies or processes in manufacturing, such as smart factories, robotics, green manufacturing practices, and process optimisation solutions, with the use of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

Innovation in Immersive Experience

Submissions showcasing advanced technological or innovative approaches in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and the Metaverse. Submissions can encompass both hardware and software solutions, addressing various sectors like healthcare, entertainment, training, and remote work.