Pune: CavinKare, in partnership with the Madras Management Association (MMA), has officially invited nominations for the 14th edition of the ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards 2025, a distinguished platform that recognizes India’s most disruptive and purpose-driven innovations emerging from startups and MSMEs.
The ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards are open to Indian enterprises with an annual turnover not exceeding ₹50 crores in the financial year 2023–24.
Entrepreneurs and enterprises can apply online via www.ckinnovationawards.in or give a missed call to +91 63746 03433. The last date to submit nominations is July 1, 2025.
Instituted in memory of Late Shri R ChinniKrishnan, a visionary known for pioneering the sachet revolution, the awards celebrate innovations that combine uniqueness, scalability, sustainability, and social impact.
Key Highlights of the ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards 2025:
- Open to startups and MSMEs with turnover under ₹50 crore (FY 2023–24)
- Winners receive ₹1 lakh cash prize
Comprehensive business development support:
- Branding, packaging, and marketing
- Patent filing and R&D guidance
- Financial and HR advisory
- One-year mentorship by industry experts
- Connections to banks and funding institutions
“Innovation that improves everyday life and creates inclusive, transformative growth is at the heart of this initiative,” said CK Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director of CavinKare.
“The ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards serve as a platform to spotlight emerging changemakers who challenge the norm and redefine possibilities.”
Since its inception in 2011, the awards have supported over 50 entrepreneurial ventures, nurturing a community of innovative problem-solvers dedicated to creating meaningful change across India’s socio-economic landscape.
