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Jury to Pick Winners of 11th Edition of Economic Times Startup Awards 2025
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 8:38 pm ET1min read
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2025 will be awarded by a jury led by Amitabh Kant, with other notable founders and investors. The awards will recognize outstanding entrepreneurial leaders in various categories, including the Startup of the Year. Past winners have grown into successful publicly listed corporations. The awards aim to celebrate the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem's health and vitality.
The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2025 will be awarded today, with a distinguished jury led by Amitabh Kant convening in Bengaluru to select the winners. This year's 11th edition recognizes entrepreneurial excellence amidst a global tech reset, as investor priorities shift amidst evolving geopolitical uncertainties [1].The jury, consisting of prominent founders, investors, and business leaders, will honor outstanding entrepreneurial leaders across various categories, including the Startup of the Year. Past winners, such as Freshworks, Delhivery, Zomato, and Swiggy, have grown into successful publicly listed corporations, demonstrating the resilience and potential of new economy ventures [1].
The awards aim to celebrate the health and vitality of India's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Nominees were selected from over 200 top entrepreneurs, investors, and industry groups, with the final shortlist of 41 contenders across eight categories compiled by The Economic Times' editorial team and knowledge partner Tracxn [1].
Notable categories include the Bootstrap Champ, recognizing entrepreneurs who have built startups without external funding, and the Top Innovators, celebrating startups with original ideas. The awards will also recognize students who have founded companies while on campus, women entrepreneurs, and the year's best investor [2].
The legacy of ETSA spans 11 years, chronicling India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and rewarding high achievers. The awards serve as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and vitality, fostering growth and innovation among India's brightest entrepreneurial talent [1].
References:
[1] https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/economic-times-startup-awards-2025-jury-to-pick-winners-today/articleshow/123551333.cms
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newsletters/morning-dispatch/the-economic-times-startup-awards-2025-nominees-for-bootstrap-champ-and-top-innovator-categories/articleshow/123442597.cms
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