Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
Honouring India’s Tech Ambassadors
Last few decades have seen an unprecedented transformation in India’s technological sphere. From being entirely dependent on imported technologies and products, India has transformed into a leading supplier of software to the world. Similarly, the Indian electronics industry has carved a niche for itself in global markets, fulfilling a significant portion of the world’s demand for electronic products and instruments.
Be it manufacturing, healthcare, education, finance, defence, aerospace or any aspect of life, Indian electronics and software sectors have left their imprint everywhere. Fuelled by dedication of Indian entrepreneurs and rapid evolution of innovative technologies, we have managed to transform lives across globe.
At the forefront of these efforts are Indian entrepreneurs who, with their dedication and commitment, have been driving change by taking Indian services and products to meet the ever-changing needs of global customers.
ESC Export Excellence Awards and seek to recognise and honour Ambassadors of India’s technological landscape who elevated Indian tech industry on the global stage.
Come and be a part of this significant endeavour and celebrate the accomplishments of India’s electronics and software industries.
Jury
A high-powered Jury comprising of senior civil servants, industry veterans, academicians, venture capitalists, consultants will select winners.
Category: COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES
| Sub-Categories | Number of Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Non-MSME |
MSME |
MNC |
|
IT Services |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
ITeS |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
IT Products |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Product |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Deep Tech |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
IT Solution for Defence/Aerospace Industry |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
National Level Integration of a Product in any Overseas Territory |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Others |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur |
1 |
1 |
– |
Category: ELECTRONIC
| Sub-Categories | Number of Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Non-MSME |
MSME |
MNC |
|
Consumer Electronics |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Electronic Instruments |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Electronic Components/ Sub-Assemblies/ Parts |
1
|
1 |
1 |
|
IT Hardware |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Telecom Products |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Strategic/ Defence Electronics |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
IoT Products |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Robotics |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Solar Power System/ Equipment |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
National Level Integration of a Product in any Overseas Territory |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Others |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur |
1 |
1 |
– |
Category: INNOVATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
| Sub-Category | Number of Awards |
|---|---|
|
|
|
|
Innovation of the Year (IoT Devices) |
1 |
|
Pioneers in AI (Hardware or Software Development) |
1 |
|
Innovative Contribution Towards Renewable Energy Solutions |
1
|
|
Excellence in Cybersecurity Solutions |
1 |
|
Innovative Breakthrough in Development of 5G/6G Devices |
1 |
|
Innovation of the Year (Quantum Computing) |
1 |
|
Innovation of the Year (AR/VR Technologies) |
1 |
Category: PROMISING STARTUP AWARDS
5 Awards for Promising Startups
Category: INDUSTRY ICON AWARDS
Only by Invitation
- There is no fee for participation in ESC Awards 2025.
- All companies/organisations applying for awards must apply by filling in the prescribed form given on the website.
- Last date for receiving duly filled nominations is 31 December 2024.
- Incomplete applications are liable to rejection.
- Organisations applying for more than one Award must fill in separate form for each category.
- Organisations/ companies wanting to make any changes in their application must fill in a fresh form. Form filed later (but in any case before last date of submission) will be considered for evaluation.
- All applications will be scrutinised and placed before high-powered Awards Jury for final selection.
- Decision of the Jury will be final and binding on all applicants.
- The awards will be presented on the basis of applications received. ESC shall not entertain any claims from any exporter about having higher export turnover than that of any awardee in any category. Any company/organisation that has not applied on prescribed form within due date shall not be able to challenge Awards any time.
- All the information shared by applicants will be used only for purpose of evaluation of nominations and will not be shared with any outside entity. Applicants are advised to share complete information, as required, to ensure fair evaluation.
- Based on evaluation of nominations, Jury may decide not to give any award in any of the categories.
Export Excellence Awards
- ESC Export Excellence Awards 2025 will be based on export performance of participating organisations during FY 2023-24.
- Export performance means total value of export proceeds realised by an organisation/company during the year 2023-24.
- Deemed exports shall be taken into account for computation of export performance.
- No part of export value indicated in the application should be pending realisation.
- Awards will be presented only on the basis of export performance of individual company/ organisation during FY 2023-24. Export turnover of entire group or other organisations of the group should not be taken into account while calculating export performance.
- All companies/organisations must furnish a certificate from CA certifying value of total exports achieved by them during FY 2023-24 along with application form.
- MSME Awards: Applicants for MSME category must submit a certificate from a practicing Chartered Accountant (CA) certifying that the participating organisation falls under MSME category as defined under MSME Development Act 2006.
Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Awards
- Two women entrepreneurs (one each from electronics & software sectors) will be awarded the Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award for their export performance during FY 2023-24.
- Awards are open to all women entrepreneurs from electronics and software sectors managing an enterprise registered in their name.
- Applicants must submit proof of ownership of the enterprise.
Promising Startup Awards
- Awards will be presented to 5 promising Startups fulfilling following conditions:
• The startup must be recognised by DPIIT/Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) /any State Innovation Mission or any other body or institution established by or recognised by the central government or any state government.
• The entity must have all applicable trade specific registrations such asMSME, GST registration etc
• The entity must have been founded within last ten years (must have been established on or after 1 April 2014)
• Entity’s turnover should not have crossed more than Rs 100 crores duringany of the previous years.
- Selection of winners in this category will be made on the basis of various factors including but not limited to
• Innovation quotient of the enterprise.
• Use of technology
• Potential for scaling up
• Current level of operations
• Profile of promoters
• Funds raised by the enterprise
• Total turnover of the enterprise during last 3 years (FY 2021-22, 2022-23 & 2023-24)
• Export turnover (if any) during last 3 years (FY 2021-22, 2022-23 & 2023-24)
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