• A total of 12 companies have been selected for the National Technology Awards 2020 for successful                     commercialization of innovative                    indigenous technologies.

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• The awards are conferred by the Technology Development Board (TDB).
• Every year TDB seeks applications for prestigious National awards for commercialization of technologies under three categories – Indigenous technologies, MSME, and Startups.

Category 1: National Award For Successful Commercialization of Indigenous Technology:

• This award is given to an industrial concern which has successfully developed & commercialized an indigenous technology.
• In case, the technology developer / provider and the company commercializing the technology are two different organizations, each is eligible for award of Rs. 25 Lakh and a trophy.

Category 2: National Award For MSMEs:

• The award of Rs. 15 lakhs each in this category is given to selected MSMEs that have successfully commercialized the product based on indigenous technology.Category 3: National Award For Technology Start-ups:
  • This award is given to a technology start-up for promising new technology with potential for commercialization.
  • The award in addition to the trophy includes a cash award of Rs. 15 Lakh.
  • These awards conferred to various industries provide a platform of recognition to Indian industries and their technology provider, who have worked as a team, to bring innovation to the market and contributed to the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.