West India Edition Awards 2026 Overview | Recognition for Creators & Brands

Awards Categories

Recognizing breakthroughs in technology, design, and market disruption.

Innovation AWARDS

Battery Innovation
Breakthroughs in chemistry, lifecycle, or safety.
Cell Manufacturing:
Pioneering advanced chemistry cell (ACC) production.
Circular Economy
Excellence in recycling, reuse, and second-life solutions.
Software-Defined Vehicle
Innovation in AI, OTA, and digital vehicle architectures
Cybersecurity & Safety
Protecting EVs and charging infrastructure
Startup Innovation
The most disruptive new player in the ecosystem

Leadership AWARDS

Honoring visionaries shaping markets, policy, and mass adoption

Policy Catalyst
Transformative government or regulatory initiatives
Urban Mobility
City/State leading the EV infrastructure rollout
Public Transport
Driving large-scale bus and transit electrification
Charging Network
Scaling interoperable and reliable charging solutions
Battery Swapping
Disruptive models specifically for 2W & 3W.
Fleet Electrification
Pioneering the transition for logistics and corporates.
E-Bus Leadership
OEM and operator excellence in green mass mobility.

Excellence Awards

Recognizing best-in-class performance across EV domains

Two-Wheeler EV Excellence
Innovation and market leadership in 2W.
Three-Wheeler EV Excellence
Excellence in affordable mass-market e-rickshaws
Passenger EV Excellence
Consumer-focused design and widespread adoption.
Telematics & Fleet Excellence
Intelligent platforms driving operational efficiency.
Smart Charging
V2G, grid integration, and energy optimization
Stationary Energy Storage
Grid-tied storage and renewable integration.
Financing & Investment
Transformative models like leasing, BaaS, and subscriptions.

Nomination And Evaluation

Each applicant would be required to fill in a Self-Nomination form and send it to us by 5^th January, 2026
Only companies, firms or businesses registered and based in India can apply
Any organization/individual from education/allied sector can apply. Each applicant can apply for one or multiple categories, except the ones which states 'Jury nomination'
Self- nomination forms should be sent along with the prescribed fee to Entrepreneur India. The nominees in each category will be presented to the final jury for determination of winners
Information received will be treated confidential and not used for any purpose except for determining the winner of the awards
Incomplete questionnaire in any manner will disqualify a participant from participating in the awards
Right to permit participation is reserved with the Awards management.
Nomination fee per category is INR. 15,000 Plus 18% GST
Under no circumstances the nomination fee will be refunded.

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