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Tuesday, 15th April 2025
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New Delhi
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About this event

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) organising its seventh edition of the prestigious INDO-FRENCH BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 (IFBA) on Tuesday 15th April 2025.

This event will take place in New Delhi.

The Indo-French Business Awards, started in 2018 has now entered its 7th Year, acknowledging and honouring outstanding accomplishments of Indian and French companies based out of India.

On the same day, the VIE Grand Prix Awards will felicitate young and high performing French professionals through the VIE Awards ceremony.

Check IFBA Previous Editions

IFBA 2024

Thursday, 18th April 2024

IFBA 2023

Wednesday, 15th March 2023

IFBA 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022

IFBA 2021

Wednesday, 24th March 2021

IFBA 2019

Thursday, 28th November 2019

IFBA 2018

Thursday, 11th October 2018

Nomination

Award Categories:

SME OF THE YEAR (Indian/French)

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France’s economic attractiveness is booming and is attracting a growing number of foreign investors. This award seeks to recognize the investments made by an Indian company in France enhancing the Indo-French Business Corridor, R&D and boosting employment opportunities in France. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Investment capital over a period of 3 years in EUR (2020, 2021 and 2022)
  • Establishment of any Research and Development? (List two points)
  • Number of employees hired in France in 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Region of Investment in France
  • List some supporting documents/videos (optional)

Application Form

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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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

  • 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 1 crore
  • Not more than three years old
  • Open to Indian/French Entrepreneurs operating in India (non-IFCCI members are eligible)
  • List some supporting documents/videos
  • Jury special consideration

 

Application Form

INDO-FRENCH COOPERATION OF THE YEAR

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

FRENCH GROUP OF THE YEAR

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT/SERVICE OF THE YEAR

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

LA FRENCH TECH AWARD

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France’s economic attractiveness is booming and is attracting a growing number of foreign investors. This award seeks to recognize the investments made by an Indian company in France enhancing the Indo-French Business Corridor, R&D and boosting employment opportunities in France. The winner will be decided based on the below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Investment capital over a period of 3 years in EUR (2020, 2021 and 2022)
  • Establishment of any Research and Development? (List two points)
  • Number of employees hired in France in 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Region of Investment in France
  • List some supporting documents/videos (optional)

Application Form

CHOOSE FRANCE - INDIAN INVESTMENT IN FRANCE AWARD 2025

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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

  • 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 1 crore
  • Not more than three years old
  • Open to Indian/French Entrepreneurs operating in India (non-IFCCI members are eligible)
  • List some supporting documents/videos
  • Jury special consideration

 

Application Form

PERSONNAGE OF THE YEAR*

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

JURY SPECIAL AWARD*

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

CSR PROJECT OF THE YEAR*

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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 below criteria (you may highlight these points in the ‘abstract’ section).

CRITERIA

  • Major achievement in India
  • Number of Employees
  • How has the company aided Indo-French trade?
  • List some facts on employment generation
  • Provide supporting documents/video (optional)
  • Make in India initiatives (if any)?
  • Ease of doing business (EODB) initiative (if any)?

 

Application Form

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  1. Identify the Category and Criteria for your organisation
  2. Download the form from the link above & fill the required fields & information
  3. Submit digitally signed and stamped form at awards(@)ifcci.org.in

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