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Indus Appstore And Start-Up India Collaborate To Launch Indus Appstore Emerging Start-Up Awards

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

Indus Appstore And Start-Up India Collaborate To Launch Indus Appstore Emerging Start-Up Awards

PhonePe's Indus Appstore, in collaboration with Start-up India, has launched the Indus Appstore Emerging Start-up Awards. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate innovative start-ups in sectors like Fintech, e-commerce, social impact, HealthTech, AgriTech, and gaming. Eligible start-ups must be registered under Start-up India, operational for at least one year, and have their applications listed on the Indus Appstore Developer Platform. Winners will receive a cash prize and entry into the Indus Accelerate Program. Start-ups can apply by uploading their app on the Indus Appstore and completing the required questionnaire on the Start-up India website.

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