deAsra Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026 – Get ₹1 Lakh
“Igniting the Inspired” – deAsra Foundation (Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026)
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Celebrate India’s High-Growth Entrepreneurs
The deAsra Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026 (EEA 2026) recognise small and nano entrepreneurs, young founders, and growth-stage business owners who are building sustainable, job-creating businesses across India. The program focuses on real entrepreneurial journeys that demonstrate resilience, steady sales growth, and tangible economic impact.
Three Powerful Award Categories
Dream50 Category – For businesses on track to reach ₹50 lakhs annual sales in the next 2 years or that have already crossed ₹50 lakhs in FY 2025–26, with consistent growth and at least 2 jobs created (excluding the founder).
Dream100 Category – For businesses on track to reach ₹1 crore annual sales in the next 2 years, or that have crossed ₹1 crore (up to ₹1.5 crore) in FY 2025–26, with steady growth and at least 2 jobs created.
Young Entrepreneur Category – For founders aged 25 years or below from India, with a strong business idea or early-stage venture showing clear growth potential.
What This Award Offers
Cash awards: ₹1,00,000 each for Dream50 and Dream100 awardees (4 winners) and ₹75,000 each for Young Entrepreneur awardees (2 winners).
Visibility & branding: Feature stories in deAsra’s e‑magazine Yashaswi Udyojak, which reaches over 20 lakh readers, plus promotion across deAsra’s social media platforms.
Business support: Waiver of trademark registration professional fees and access to expert-led business support.
Exclusive growth opportunity: Ten applicants from the Dream50 and Dream100 categories are handpicked for the Dare2DreamBig Growth Program for advanced mentorship and strategic guidance.
Purpose & Impact
EEA 2026 is positioned as deAsra’s annual flagship initiative to “Ignite the Inspired”, celebrating entrepreneurs who are growing sales, creating jobs, and building businesses that last, thereby strengthening India’s broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Additional Information
For Dream50: Business should be on track to reach ₹50 lakhs annual sales in the next 2 years or must have crossed ₹50 lakhs in FY 2025–26.
For Dream50: Business must show steady/consistent growth and must have created at least 2 jobs (excluding the founder).
For Dream100: Business should be on track to reach ₹1 crore annual sales in the next 2 years, or must have crossed ₹1 crore and have annual sales up to ₹1.5 crore in FY 2025–26.
For Dream100: Business must demonstrate steady/consistent growth and at least 2 jobs created (excluding the founder).
For Young Entrepreneur: Founder age must be 25 years or below, from India, with a strong business idea or an early-growth venture with clear potential.
From FAQs: Any entrepreneur 18 years or older who meets the eligibility criteria can apply, with at least 2 years of business operations and a minimum of 2 jobs created for the relevant categories.
Applicant must complete the official EEA 2026 application form with accurate business and financial information as requested by deAsra.
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