Aegis Graham Bell Awards keynote address by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Jayant Chaudhary, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and Manoj Singh.

AGBA Awards & Innovation Star Certification

Join the ranks of Innovators: Define the future and shine amongst the brightest

Hon’ble MoS for Ministry of Electronics, IT & Commerce, Shri Jitin Prasadaji along with Perfios Team

Hon’ble MoS for Enterprenuership, Skilling & Education Shri Jayant Chaudharyji along with BioQube Team

Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh along with TechM Team

What You Gain with the AGBA Innovation Rating

  • Jury-Based Evaluation: Your submission is assessed by a respected jury using key innovation evaluation metrics.
  • Innovation Rating Certificate: Every participant receives an Innovation Rating Certificate for their nomination.
  • Builds Investor & Client Confidence: The certificate adds credibility that strengthens investor & client trust.
  • Product / Service / Solution Validation: Serves as a form of certification for your innovation.
  • Talent Magnet: The certificate helps attract professionals looking to work with forward-thinking, innovation-driven companies.

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

1 October 2025

Innovation in Enterprise Solutions
Business, Tools, Growth, Cloud

7 October 2025

Innovation in HealthTech
Wellness, Apps, Devices, Care

8 October 2025

Innovation in DroneTech
Aerial, Delivery, Imaging, Control

14 October 2025

Innovation in Agritech
Farming, Sensors, Yield, Growth

15 October 2025

Innovation in IoT
Devices, Sensors, Data, Control

28 October 2025

Innovation in Supply Chain
Logistics, Tracking, AI, Delivery

4 November 2025

Innovation in EV
Electric, Charging, Mobility, Future

5 November 2025

Innovation in Digital Infra
Networks, Cloud, Data, Speed

11 November 2025

Innovation in GovTech
E-Gov, Services, AI, Access

12 November 2025

Innovation in Social Good
Impact, Charity, Change, Growth

14 November 2025

Innovation in Waste Management
Recycle, Reduce, Clean, Green

19 November 2025

Innovation in Manufacturing
Automation, AI, Production, Scale

20 November 2025

Innovation in Blockchain
Crypto, Ledger, Smart, Secure

21 November 2025

Innovation in Robotics Process Automation
Automation, Bots, Workflow, Speed

25 November 2025

Innovation in Telecom/5G/6G
Networks, Speed, Future, Connect

28 November 2025

Innovation in Banking
Loans, Savings, Digital, Secure

2 December 2025

Innovation in Defence
Security, Strategy, Systems, Tech

3 December 2025

Innovation in Retail
Shops, Ecommerce, Trends, Growth

4 December 2025

Innovation in SpaceTech
Satellites, Rockets, Space, Data

5 December 2025

Innovation in Learning and Development
Training, Skills, Growth, Career

9 December 2025

Innovation in Deeptech
AI, Robotics, Quantum, Future

10 December 2025

Innovation in Climate Change
Green, Energy, Reduce, Future

11 December 2025

Innovation in Automobile
Cars, EVs, Speed, Design

12 December 2025

Innovation in AR/VR/MR/Meta (Immersive Experience)
Immersive, Gaming, Design, Future

Know The Process

STAGE ONE

INNOVATION REGISTRATION

STAGE TWO

JURY PRESENTATION (VIRTUAL)

STAGE THREE

STAR INNOVATION CERTIFICATE

STAGE FOUR

FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT

STAGE FIVE

AWARD FELICITATION

Jury Members

Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya

Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya

IIT Bombay & Chairman, Indian Language Standards, MeitY, Govt of India; Former Director, IIT Patna

Prof. Sophia Ananiadou

Prof. Sophia Ananiadou

Professor, University of Manchester; Director of The National Centre for Text Mining (NaCTeM)

Prof. Janakiram

Prof. Janakiram

Director, IDRBT, established by RBI

Kanu Gulati

Kanu Gulati

Partner at Khosla Ventures; Investor in AI-driven enterprise apps & infrastructure

Joseph Joshy

Joseph Joshy

CTO, IFSCA; Aegis Graham Bell Award winner

Dr. Nirupama Kulkarni

Dr. Nirupama Kulkarni

Research Director, CAFRAL (promoted by RBI)

Prof. Ajay Kumar

Prof. AjayKumar Garg

Prof.Finance, IIM Lucknow

Prof. M Jayadev

Prof. M Jayadev

Research Director, CAFRAL (promoted by RBI)

Tarun Khanna

Tarun Khanna

Partner, CX Partners

Prof MridulKumar Saggar

Prof MridulKumar Saggar

Former ED, RBI

Anil Joshi

Anil Joshi

Partner, Unicorn Ventures

Professor Peter Richtarik

Professor Peter Richtarik

Turing Fellow, Alan Turing Institute; Professor, KAUST Saudi Arabia

Dr. Avik Sarkar

Dr. Avik Sarkar

Member, India Datasets for AI, MeitY; ISO AI Committee, former Head Data Analytics Cell, NITI Aayog

Prof. Kun Zhang

Prof. Kun Zhang

Prof. of ML and the Director of the Center for Integrative Artificial Intelligence (CIAI), MBZUAI

Prof. Julie Wall

Prof. Julie Wall

Prof. of AI & Advanced Computing, University of West London

Prof. Preslav Nakov

Prof. Preslav Nakov

Department Chair and Professor of NLP, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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