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APDTS 26 – Innovation & Excellence Awards

Celebrating the Changemakers Shaping Andhra Pradesh’s Digital Future
As part of the Andhra Pradesh Digital Technology Summit 2026, the Innovation & Excellence Awards honor outstanding contributors who are redefining technology, entrepreneurship, and impact across the state and beyond.
These awards recognize innovators, students, women entrepreneurs, incubators, and enterpriseswho demonstrate exceptional vision, creativity, and commitment to driving transformation in the digital era.

Award Categories

Industry Awards

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Industry Excellence Awards

Celebrating organizations that lead with innovation, digital transformation, and future-ready technologies.

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Best AI Agent Implementation Award

Recognizing outstanding deployment of AI agent technologies that enhance automation, intelligence, and operational efficiency.

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Smart Industry 4.0 / Digital Twin Award

For enterprises innovating with Industry 4.0 technologies, digital twins, and intelligent automation.

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Hyperautomation Excellence Award

Honoring organizations that have achieved breakthrough results through scalable hyperautomation.

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Intelligent Product / Solution of the Year

Awarding the most innovative tech product or solution demonstrating intelligence, efficiency, and industry relevance.

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Geospatial Intelligence Innovation Award

Celebrating advancements in geospatial analytics, mapping, and intelligence-driven applications.

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Best Original IP in AVGC-XR Award

Recognizing original intellectual property created in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, and XR.

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Immersive Experience Innovation Award

Honoring groundbreaking immersive experiences built using AR, VR, MR, and immersive technologies.

Applications will be opened soon

Innovator Awards

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Innovator / Startup of the Year 2025–26

Celebrating high-performing startups and innovators who have demonstrated breakthrough ideas, rapid growth, impactful solutions, and strong potential to scale globally.

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Woman Innovator of the Year 2025–26

Recognizing exceptional women innovators and founders who are leading change, breaking barriers, and building transformative solutions.

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Student Innovator / Campus Startup Award

Honoring young innovators, student founders, and campus-based startups creating disruptive ideas and next-generation technologies.

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Social Impact Innovation Award

Awarded to individuals or startups implementing technology for meaningful social change—impacting communities through education, healthcare, sustainability, accessibility, and socio-economic development.

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DeepTech Innovation Award

Recognizing cutting-edge innovation in AI, robotics, semiconductors, IoT, blockchain, quantum computing, and other deeptech domains shaping the future of industry and society.

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Best Incubator Award (Incubator / Mentor / Policy Champion)

Presented to top-performing incubators, mentors, or policy enablers who have played a pivotal role in nurturing startups, enabling innovation, and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.

Applications will be opened soon

Join the Celebration of Innovation

APDTS 26 Awards shine a spotlight on the trailblazers shaping the future of Andhra Pradesh’s digital landscape. Together, we celebrate creativity, intelligence, and the spirit of innovation that drives progress.