• Overview of the Indo-French collaboration (facts, origin, contributions).
• Indo-French Relevance & Collaboration (if applicable) – Joint Indo-French R&D, co-development, or technology transfer involved in the innovation and contribution to strengthening Indo-French business ties.
• Strategic Partnership & Business Impact – Demonstrated tangible business growth resulting from the partnership (e.g., revenue growth, market expansion, technology transfer).
• Key areas of collaboration between your organization and your Indian partner(s).
• List down the major achievements in India and highlight the most significant outcome(s) of your Indo-French collaboration in 2025-2026.
• Social Impact and Sustainability.
• List some supporting documents/videos (optional).

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This award seeks to recognize the efforts and achievements of exceptional entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations who are working in the field of entrepreneurship development. The Awards also seek to highlight models of excellence for others to emulate and improve upon. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

This award seeks to recognize the efforts and achievements of exceptional entrepreneurs, individuals, and organizations who are working in the field of entrepreneurship development. The Awards also seek to highlight models of excellence for others to emulate and improve upon. The winner will be decided based on the criteria below (please elaborate on each criterion, wherever applicable, in the ‘abstract’ section). 

• First Generation Entrepreneur: The definition of a first-generation entrepreneur for the scheme is “An entrepreneur who is not in the same line of business as his/her parent. They should have started the enterprise on their own initiative, idea, or innovation”.
• Initial paid-up capital of the enterprise should not exceed INR 02 crore.
• Not more than three years old.
• Open to Indian/French Entrepreneurs operating in India (non-IFCCI members are eligible).

This award is for a French company operating in India or a subsidiary of a French company in India since at least 3 years (minimum). The winner will be decided based on the criteria below (please elaborate on these points, wherever applicable, in the ‘abstract’ section). 

• Major achievements in India.
• Business Growth & Market Impact.
• Investment & Commitment to India.
• Innovation & Industry Leadership.
• Workforce and Talent Development.
• Indo-French Collaboration & Cultural Integration.
• How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
• Sustainability & ESG Initiatives.
• Make in India initiatives (if any).
• Provide supporting documents/video (optional).