Backing the Builders of Atmanirbhar Bharat's Hardware Future

A special Viksit Tech 47 category honouring the Indian startup whose innovation is making hardware, gadgets, devices, or appliances truly local, reducing import dependence and building world-class design and manufacturing capability at home.

About the Award

India's next growth story will be written in silicon, sheet metal, and circuit boards, not just in code. The Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award for Startups celebrates the entrepreneurs turning that story into reality, startups whose breakthroughs in design, engineering, components, or manufacturing processes are helping India build hardware, gadgets, devices, and appliances that were once only imported.

Instituted as a special category at Viksit Tech 47 and proudly powered by Dixon, one of India's largest electronics manufacturing companies, this award goes beyond recognition. It is a signal to the ecosystem: India rewards hardware innovation, and India is ready to scale it.

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Nomination Form

Nominate a startup for the Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award

Five short sections — nominator details, the innovation, indigenisation impact, supporting materials, and a final declaration. It takes about 10–15 minutes.

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Nominator & Startup Snapshot

Is this a self-nomination or third-party nomination?*

Nominator's full name*

Nominator's email address*

Nominator's phone / WhatsApp number*

Nominator's relationship to the startup*

Startup / company name*

Year of incorporation*

Is the startup DPIIT-recognised? (if applicable)

Startup website / product page

Headquarters city, state*

Founder(s) name(s) and designation(s)*

Primary contact for follow-up (name, email, phone)*

Free to submit · takes about 10–15 minutes

Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award for Startups is a special category at Viksit Tech 47, powered by Dixon. Nominations close on 15th September 2026. Meet the Aspire & Startup World Cup jury

Nominate a startup for the Dr Zarabi Indigenisation Award

Five short sections — nominator details, the innovation, indigenisation impact, supporting materials, and a final declaration. It takes about 10–15 minutes.