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Emerging Digital Technologies Summit & Awards 2019

NO ENTRY FEES
Objective:
To felicitate the innovative use of Emerging Digital Technologies (AI, IOT, Blockchain,
Robotics)
Entry Open: 10th May, 2019
Entry Close- 30th June, 2019
Awards Ceremony: July 2019 (proposed)

Award Sectors and Categories:

Each Category will have 2 awards: Winner, Runner-up

Corporate Sector Awards:

Category A. Intelligent Nations Award - Government centric programs

Awards to be given to companies who have created most innovative solution for the
Indian Central/ state Government or Statuary bodies.

1. Intelligent Enterprise Award for government centric programs

o Paper on problems, solutions and outcomes for applications created for the
government.
o Quantifiable paper on creating technology and digitalizing services to improve
production processes, agriculture yields, education, citizen services or any
other such services.
o Building solution for purposes of defense, aerospace and other critical sectors
using disruptive technologies to support improved process or larger
outcomes.
o Creating technology centers and programs to support innovation for
Government.

2. Intelligent Enterprise Award for Integrated Government Citizen Experience

o Presentation paper on creating digital integration of multiple Government
services under one umbrella. Unified Services platform for Government
services in a sector/ state government/ national program.
o Creating one platform for multiple Government Services for citizens to support
Common Service Centers (CSCs) for Citizens.
o Share information on any skilling programs supported successfully in the
areas of digital literacy, technology adoption for common services and
supporting financial inclusion to support the larger Government agenda of
Digital India.

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 3. Intelligent Enterprise Award for Most innovative application- Developed for
Government
o Describe any solution provisioning to develop an application to create
intelligent solutions or digital enterprise or a digital state.
o Describe any solution that has created synergies between shared services
and Government’s common application platforms.
o Reach and coverage of targeted segment, activity, area that improves
productivity and is quantifiable and measurable.

Category B: For Others

1. Most innovative use of Emerging Digital Technologies in various fields

o Define the project, problem and how it was overcome by the use of these
Technologies.
o Results should be quantifiable/ measurable.
o Use of these above mentioned technology should be clearly evident.
o Best use of these applications in various areas.
o Please explain your project methodology.
o 12 awards will be given in this category, 3 for each technology (AI, Robotics,
IOT, Blockchain)

2. CSR Contribution to Digital India.

o Detailed paper on the CSR activities conducted by the corporate with targeted
social outcomes and achievements of the program.
o Digital inclusion activities and results to be presented.
o Approach paper on key project where ecosystem was created in the CSR
activity and how it helped to uplift the targeted society.
o How the activity improved financial inclusion and improved job opportunities
for all strata of society.

Startup Sector Awards:

In the Startup Sector, the awards will be given in the following categories.

1. Tech Startup of the Year 2019

o Should be a Start-up as per Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India definition:

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 o Should be registered in India. (need copy of incorporation certificate)
o Please explain your solution and how it can help the organizations
o Please indicate your/ solutions competitive advantage. Special
consideration for originality.
o 12 awards will be given in this category, 3 for each technology (AI,
Robotics, IOT, Blockchain).

2. Best Accelerator Program

Individual Awards:
The individual awards will be presented in the following 2 categories.

1. Tech Leader of the year 2019 (Corporate)

o Contribution by the leader in ensuring positive technology impact on
national productivity and adding new services to the industry & citizens.
o Leader’s record in supporting and ensuring technology adoption and
digitalization through building both solutions and distribution ecosystem.
o Year on Year growth of the organization in new technology areas.
o Awards and recognitions received by the leader and team from the
industry, Associations, Government, Partners during the year.
o Overall quantifiable or perceived impact created by the leader with their
contribution.
o Number of Customers served with this technology
o Turnover in financial year 2018-19. Company will indicate his total
turnover by selling these solutions only.

2. Best Young Achievers award of the year: (One each to Male & Female
achiever)
o Acknowledging the contributions of a person under 30 who is working on
these technologies that is changing business as we know it.
o 4 awards will be given in this category, 1 for each technology (AI,
Robotics, IOT, Blockchain)

Judges Award of the year 2019

Judges may choose 2 awards in this category that does not fit in any of the above
category but is worth mentioning.

P.T.O.

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 Submission Guidelines
1. The awards process is open to all registered companies, government organization,
undertakings and Public Sector Organizations.
2. In case of corporate sector, the proof of registration has to be submitted to the company
failing under which the company will be disqualified from the competition.
3. In case of Government organizations, undertakings, corporations, Public sector
organizations, a letter from the authorized officer, signatory needs to be provided.
4. Nomination in any number categories can be applied but a company can win in only one
category.
5. Nomination in each category requires to be filed separately.
6. Submitted proposals will be referred to jury members who will decide on the winners in each
category.
7. Please fill all the details carefully as the evaluation will be done on the basis of information
provided by you only. There might not be any independent research for this. Incomplete
application details will not be entertained and will directly attract disqualification.
8. It is mandatory to be present to collect the award. Date of award shall be announced soon.
9. Organizers have the right to cancel any award/category without giving any reason.
10. There is no nomination fee.
11. Change of nomination is not allowed but you can apply fresh in any category.
12. Cryptocurrency companies/ exchanges/etc need not apply. If applied the organizers reserve
the right to cancel the nomination.
13. Should not have any legal proceeding against the company in India/abroad or against any of
its directors/ promoters.
14. The decision of the organizers shall be final and binding. No explanation shall be provided on
the winners.
15. Incomplete forms / forms with wrong information will be rejected.
16. ASSOCHAM will not be responsible for loss of money or time on cancellation or delay of the
awards due to some unavoidable serious reason.
17. The organizer will maintain all reasonable precautions but it will not be responsible for
disclosure of information concerned with the entry in form.

I, < Authorized Signatory Name> , representing <Company

Name> v who has applied in <Name of category>
vhave read and understood the above mentioned guidelines and will fully abide by them.

Date: Place:

Signature:

Company Seal/Stamp:

The duly filled Nomination form with Submission Guidelines has to be submitted
through email to the following:
a. varun.aggarwal@assocham.com (M# 9910613815)
b. bindya.pandey@assocham.com (M# 8882599467)

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 ASSOCHAM Emerging Digital Technologies Awards 2019
NOMINATION FORM

1. Company Details
Name of the Company
Year of establishment
Registered Address with
landline phone number

Corresponding address
with landline phone number

Website

2. Ownership Details (Public/ Private/ Proprietary etc.)

3. Award Category
Please tick () the appropriate category in which you choose to nominate
Please choose one only. You can fill multiple forms for different categories

Intelligent Enterprise Award for government centric programs

Intelligent Enterprise Award for Integrated Government Citizen Experience
Intelligent Enterprise Award for Most innovative application- Developed for
Government
Most innovative use of Emerging Digital Technologies in various fields
CSR Contribution to Digital India.
Tech Startup of the Year 2019
Best Accelerator Program
Tech Leader of the year 2019 (Corporate)
Best Young Achievers award of the year (One Male & One Female)

Questions Set 1
(Please fill as per your Chosen category)
(Please explain all in not more than 300 words)
4. Emerging Technology for government centric programs
o Paper on problems, solutions and outcomes for applications created for the
government.

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 o Quantifiable paper on creating technology and digitalizing services to improve
production processes, agriculture yields, education, citizen services or any
other such services.

o Building solution for purposes of defense, aerospace and other critical sectors
using disruptive technologies to support improved process or larger
outcomes.

o Creating technology centers and programs to support innovation for

Government.

4. Integrated Government Citizen Experience

o Presentation paper on creating digital integration of multiple Government
services under one umbrella. Unified Services platform for Government
services in a sector/ state government/ national program.

o Creating one platform for multiple Government Services for citizens to support
Common Service Centers (CSCs) for Citizens.

o Share information on any skilling programs supported successfully in the

areas of digital literacy, technology adoption for common services and
supporting financial inclusion to support the larger Government agenda of
Digital India.

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5. Most innovative application(for government)
o Describe any solution provisioning to develop an application to create
intelligent solutions or digital enterprise or a digital state.

o Describe any solution that has created synergies between shared services
and Government’s common application platforms.

o Reach and coverage of targeted segment, activity, area that improves

productivity and is quantifiable and measurable.

6. Most innovative use of Emerging Digital Technologies in various fields

o Define the project, problem and how it was overcome by the use of these
Technologies. Use of these above mentioned technology should be clearly
evident

o Please mention Results (quantifiable/ measurable)

o Best use of these applications in various areas by your company

o Please explain your project methodology.

7. CSR Contribution to Digital India.

o Detailed paper on the CSR activities conducted by the corporate with targeted
social outcomes and achievements of the program.

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 o Digital inclusion activities and results to be presented.

o Approach paper on key project where ecosystem was created in the CSR
activity and how it helped to uplift the targeted society.

o How the activity improved financial inclusion and improved job opportunities
for all strata of society.

o Number of CSR Projects for Digital India undertaken in last one year

o Total amount spent on CSR activities for Digital India, in last one year

8. Tech Startup of the Year 2019

o Are you a Start-up as per Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India definition
Yes NO

o Are you Registered in India (need copy of incorporation certificate)

Yes NO

o Please explain your solution and how it can help the organizations

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 o Please indicate your/ solutions competitive advantage. Special
consideration for originality.

9. Best Accelerator Program

10. Tech Leader of the year 2019 (Corporate)

o Please mention the contribution in ensuring positive technology impact on
national productivity and adding new services to the industry & citizens.
o Please also mention your record in supporting and ensuring technology
adoption and digitalization through building both solutions and distribution
ecosystem.

o Year on Year growth of the organization in new technology areas.

o Awards and recognitions received by the leader and team from the
industry, Associations, Government, Partners during the year.

o Overall quantifiable or perceived impact created by you with your

contribution.

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 o Number of Customers served with this technology

o Turnover in financial year 2018-19. Company will indicate his total

turnover by selling these solutions only.

11. Best Young Achievers award of the year: (One each to Male & Female
achiever)

o Your Age
Less Than 30 More than 30 years and one
day

Questions Set 2
(Please fill all)
12. Write-up on why you deserve the award in 500 words:
(Please see category details before filling)

13. Why this person/company should be chosen over others in 500 words

14. Any other thing that which is not covered above but proves your
candidature in 100 words

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 15. Has your company/ directors/ promoters ever been convicted or have ongoing
cases by law enforcement agencies against.

DETAILS OF THE CONTACT PERSON:

(Please provide the following details for which the Awards Management may contact for
any clarification or request for additional information):
Name of Designated Official:
Designation:
Mobile:
Direct Line:
Email id

I, <name of the person>____________________________________ hereby declare

that I have complete authority to act on behalf of the <company name>
___________________________________________ with regards to this nomination
and their participation in this Awards.

On behalf of <company name> ___________ _______, I agree to be bound by

the terms and conditions of nomination for Awards. I declare that all information
provided in this nomination form is true and correctly represented. I am aware that
should any of the information provided be inaccurate or misrepresented, then this
nomination will be disqualified.

Authorized signatory
Name & Signature
Date:
Place
Stamp of the Company

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