RETECH STARTUP AWARDS 2025 have been instituted to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in retail.
It is a recognition of the indomitable spirit that drives entrepreneurs to convert their dreams into realities and ideas into viable businesses. With their out-of-the-box solutions, start-ups are changing not just the world of business, but also our lifestyles.
ReTech Startup Awards 2025 Criteria
- The start-up should be a legal entity that has been in existence for at least one year and not more than seven years.
- Applicant/s must be Indian Nationals who are residents of India and must be above 18 years of age.
- The solution offered should be applicable to retail.
- The solution should be innovative, add value to customers and should be commercial.
- The solution should be beyond the idea stage, address a clear opportunity, and have a scalable transactional model.
* Any other criteria as decided by Jury
** Decision of RAI Jury regarding terms & conditions, eligibility and selection will be deemed final
*** The organisers hold the right to eliminate or modify categories as per nominations received.
Process Flow
- 1st level screening
- Last date for entries: 14 September 2025
- Preliminary Jury will shortlist 10 entries
- Shortlisted 10 start-ups will give final presentation on 24 Sept 2025 at JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar
- Final Jury will select Top 3 start-ups
- Top 3 start-ups will be awarded on 24 Sept 2025 at JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar