Jammu and Kashmir Start-up Awards

Closed JKEDI, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir

Prize

₹50,000 (1st), ₹30,000 (2nd), ₹15,000 (3rd) per category

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What it funds: Annual cash awards for the best startups, women led startups, emerging and social startups
Who can apply: Startup recognised by JKEDI and registered on the StartupJK portal
Based in Jammu and Kashmir
Separate categories for women startups and social startups
When you can apply: ClosedAnnual, awards on 16 January. 2027 call not announced yet
How to apply: Log in on StartupJK and use Apply for Award when nominations open
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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