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FICCI R&D Awards 2026
by FICCI
The FICCI R&D Awards 2026 recognize outstanding research, innovation, and technology development by startups, MSMEs, corporates, universities, and R&D institutions across sectors including deeptech, healthcare, mobility, and clean energy.
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- Startups developing innovative technologies
- MSMEs investing in research and development
- Corporate R&D teams
- Universities and academic institutions
- Public and private R&D organizations
- Industry-academia collaborations
About this scheme
The FICCI R&D Awards 2026 recognize organizations that are driving excellence in industrial research, innovation, and technology development. The awards aim to encourage greater investment in research and development while strengthening collaboration between industry, startups, academia, and research institutions.
The program supports India's vision of becoming a global innovation-led economy by celebrating breakthrough innovations, technology commercialization, and impactful R&D initiatives. Winners will be honored at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2026.
Applications are invited across multiple sectors, including deeptech, mobility, healthcare, renewable energy, biotechnology, and industry-academia collaborations.
Who can apply
- Corporates are eligible under Sectoral Categories.
- Startups can apply under Sectoral Categories.
- MSMEs are eligible under Sectoral Categories.
- R&D institutions can apply under Sectoral Categories.
- Universities and academic institutions can apply under the Industry-Academia Partnership category.
- Applicants should demonstrate significant innovation or research outcomes.
Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP, Partnership, Proprietorship, Individual Innovator
Benefits & funding
Headline support
National Recognition Award (No cash prize disclosed)
- National recognition from FICCI
- Recognition at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2026
- Showcase innovations to industry leaders
- Enhance organizational credibility
- Networking with policymakers, investors, and researchers
- Promote industry-academia collaboration
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with FICCI, in your own name.
- 1
Complete the online application.
- 2
Select the appropriate award category.
- 3
Provide organization and project details.
- 4
Upload the required supporting documents.
- 5
Pay the applicable participation fee.
- 6
Submit the application before 31 July 2026.
- 7
Await evaluation by the jury panel.
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Documents checklist 6
- Completed application form
- Organization profile
- Project or innovation details
- Supporting research or technical documents
- Proof of achievements (if applicable)
- Any additional documents requested by FICCI
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Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Corporates, startups, MSMEs, R&D institutions, universities and academic institutions can apply depending on the award category.
Is there a cash prize?
The award recognizes excellence in R&D. No cash prize has been publicly disclosed.
What sectors are covered?
Energy, DeepTech, Mobility, Health and Industry-Academia Partnership.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The fee varies by applicant category, ranging from ₹5,000 + GST to ₹20,000 + GST.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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