Last date
10/04/2026
Reward
100,000
Qualification
Engineering
Post
Post Graduate, Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
INAE Young Innovator & Entrepreneur Award
The INAE Young Innovator & Entrepreneur Award is offered by the Indian National Academy of Engineering to recognize young engineers and innovators whose engineering or technology ideas have been successfully converted into products, processes, or startup enterprises. The award aims to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among young professionals in India.
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Engineering
- For
- Post Graduate, Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 10/04/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is 10 April 2026.
Eligibility
Any citizen of India not older than 45 years as on the 1st of January of the year of Award.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 100,000 1,00,000 INR cash prize along with a citation. Up to 4 awards are given each year.
Application
No Application Fee will be charged. Download the official nomination form from the INAE website. The nomination must be submitted by INAE Fellows, CEOs, Directors, Heads of institutions, or industry organizations. Attach supporting documents and details of the innovation or startup. Submit the nomination via official email before the deadline.
Selection process
Initial screening of nominations by the selection committee. Shortlisted candidates are invited to present their work before the committee. Final recommendation is made by the selection panel for the award. Other Info Applicants must be Indian citizens aged 45 years or below as of 1 January of the award year. Innovations should have been implemented in industry or converted into successful startup enterprises. Self-nomination is not allowed; nominations must be submitted by authorized individuals or institutions. The award recognizes achievements in engineering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Contact
Organization: Indian National Academy of Engineering Address: Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016, India Phone: 011-26582475 Email: inaehq@inae.in Apply Now https://www.inae.in/inae-innovator-entrepreneur-award/