The CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards 2025 is now open for nominations. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates India’s most disruptive and impactful innovations from startups and MSMEs. The award is instituted in memory of Late Shri R. ChinniKrishnan, the founder of the sachet revolution. The 14th edition of the awards is inviting nominations from companies with an annual turnover of not more than ₹50 crores in the financial year 2023-24.
The awards aim to honor innovations that are unique, scalable, sustainable, and socially impactful. According to Mr. CK Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director of CavinKare, the award celebrates innovations that meaningfully impact everyday life and empower emerging entrepreneurs who demonstrate the courage to challenge conventions. The winners will be recognized across three distinct categories based on the nature and impact of the innovation.
The winners will receive a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, as well as holistic business development support, including marketing, branding, and packaging support, guidance on patent filing and R&D, financial advisory and HR consultancy, and direct access to industry experts for a full year. They will also have strategic linkages to banks and funding institutions. Since its inception in 2011, the awards have recognized and nurtured over 50 entrepreneurs, building a legacy of encouraging purpose-driven innovation across India.
The nomination process is now open, and applications can be submitted online at www.ckinnovationawards.in or by giving a missed call to +91 63746 03433. The last date for entries is 1st July 2025. The ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards serve as a launchpad for change-makers of tomorrow, providing a platform for innovative entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and take their businesses to the next level. With its rich history and comprehensive support system, the award is an excellent opportunity for startups and MSMEs to gain recognition and accelerate their growth.