The nominees for this year’s ET Startup Awards in the Social Enterprise category have been announced. The category honors startups that excel in the ‘double bottom line’ model, synergizing profit with public good. Blackfrog Technologies, cofounded by Donson Dsouza, leverages Artificial Intelligence to drive technological innovations.
Saahas Zero Waste, led by CEO Shobha Raghavan, provides comprehensive waste management solutions to create a zero-waste society. Kosh, cofounded by Aayush Goyal and Sahil Bansal, develops financial accessibility tools to support the economically underserved. Rang De, cofounded by Smita Ram, empowers communities through affordable credit for socio-economic development.
Haqdarshak, founded by Aniket Doegar, ensures citizens’ access to welfare schemes and entitlements. These startups exemplify the spirit of using entrepreneurial ventures for social change.
Social enterprise nominees unveiled
They are recognized for their contributions to both community welfare and economic sustainability. Stay tuned for the announcement of the award winners and further updates. The Startup Awards 2024 has also announced its nominees for the Woman Ahead category.
Ankur Dahiya of Rozana, Romita Mazumdar of Foxtale, Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan, Shruti of ApnaKlub, and Hardika Shah of Kinara Capital have set benchmarks in their respective sectors, combining leadership and innovation to drive their startups’ success. Notable nominees in other categories include Nikhil Kamath, cofounder of Zerodha, and Nyrika Holkar, executive director of Godrej & Boyce. The Startup Awards continue to celebrate the vibrant and dynamic startup culture in India.
As the ET Startup Awards 2024 jury meeting approaches on September 11, the panel of esteemed judges, including Nandita Sinha, CEO of Myntra, and Sumer Juneja, Managing Partner and Head for India & EMEA at SoftBank, are set to focus their search for resilient innovators with impactful business models. The judges’ criteria emphasize businesses that demonstrate robust innovation with the potential for meaningful societal and economic impact. Stay tuned for more updates as the anticipation builds for the announcement of the winners.
