Deadline Date: March 01, 2026
The deAsra Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2026 is inviting applications to support entrepreneurs in India by helping them transform ideas into growing, sustainable businesses while fostering job creation and long-term growth.
Under the theme “Igniting the Inspired,” the awards recognize small and nano entrepreneurs, young founders, and growth-stage business owners who are growing their sales, creating jobs, and building lasting businesses, with categories including dream50 for enterprises on the path to or having crossed ₹50 lakhs in annual sales, dream100 for enterprises on the path to or having crossed ₹1 crore in annual sales up to ₹1.5 crore, and a Young Entrepreneur category for founders aged 25 years or below demonstrating early leadership and strong growth potential.
The awards highlight entrepreneurs who have demonstrated steady and consistent growth while contributing to job creation. In the dream50 category, two awardees will be recognized from businesses that are on track to reach ₹50 lakhs in annual sales within the next two years or have already crossed ₹50 lakhs in FY 2025–26, provided they have created at least two jobs excluding the founder.
Under the dream100 category, two awardees will be selected from businesses aiming to reach ₹1 crore in annual sales within the next two years or those that have crossed ₹1 crore with annual sales of up to ₹1.5 crore in FY 2025–26, with consistent growth and job creation of at least two employees excluding the founder.
The Young Entrepreneur category will recognize two entrepreneurs aged 25 years or below who demonstrate early leadership, initiative, and strong growth potential through either a promising business idea or early-stage business growth.
Applicants must be based in India and meet the specific eligibility requirements of the respective category. Any entrepreneur aged 18 years or older who fulfills the criteria may apply.
For more information, visit DeAsra Foundation.
