The Union Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 November 2017 announced the National Entrepreneurship Awards 2017 to encourage a culture of entrepreneurship across the country.
This is the second edition of the National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA). The awards were instituted by MSDE in 2016.
This year, the awards saw participation from 2880 applicants, out of which 45 were shortlisted and finally 15 were announced as winners across defined categories.
The award includes a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh for enterprises and individuals and Rs 10 lakhs for organizations and institutes along with a certificate and trophy.
List of Awardees
Award Track
| Award (Sub-Category) | Winner |
| Agri, food and forestry products | Rays Culinary Delights Pvt. Ltd. |
| Engineering systems | SenseGiz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
| Renewable energy and waste management | Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
| IT & ITES, Financial | Naffa Innovations Pvt. Ltd. |
| Education | Simulanis Solutions Pvt. Ltd. |
| Hospitality | Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd. |
| E-Commerce, logistics, transport & other services | LogiNext Solutions Pvt Ltd. |
| Social Enterprises | Sampurn(e)arth Environment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. |
| Barefoot Enterprises | Thejaswini Coconut Farmers Producer Company Ltd |
| Woman Enterprise | SP Robotic Works Pvt. Ltd. |
Recognition Track
| Award Category | Winner |
| Incubation, mentorship &handholding support (Government) | C-Camp |
| Incubation, mentorship & handholding support (Private) | IKP Knowledge Park, Hyderabad |
| Mentor (Government) | Dr. G. Subba Ramaiah |
| Mentor (Government) Jury Special Award | Dr Renu Swaroop |
| Mentor (Private) | Vishwanathan |
Champions of Change: Long Term Skill Development
| Best State Engaging Apprentices | Haryana |
| Best Employer: CPSU | BHEL |
| Best Employer: SPSU | MSEDCL, Maharashtra |
| Best Employer: PRIVATE | Aegis India, Gurgaon |
Champions of change: Short Term Skill Development
| Champion Sector Skill Council | Textile Sector Skill Council |
| Champion Training Provider under fee-based program | LabourNet Services India Private Limited |
| Champion Training Provider under PMKVY (100+ centers) | IL&FS Skill Development Corporation |
| Champion Training Provider under PMKVY (50 - 100 centers) | Orion Edutech |
| Champion Training Provider under PMKVY (less than 50 centers): | Shri Technologies |
| Champion PIA under RPL (non-government) | EduJobs Academy |
| Champion PIA under RPL (government) | Rubber Board |
| Champion Employer (PMKVY) | ISON |
| Champion Corporate: Special Recognition | ICICI Bank |
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