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ABOUT ADVAITA

"She Dared. She Built. Now, It's Time to Shine."

Welcome to the Advaita Awards, a celebration of the extraordinary women shaping India's future!

Imagine a world where your vision, your hustle, your late nights fuelled by passion are not just seen, but celebrated. A world where your story, your journey as a woman entrepreneur, inspires others to chase their dreams.That world is here.

The Advaita Awards are your chance to step into the spotlight. Are you a leader in your industry? Do you believe that your contribution, impact created, needs bigger recognition? Has your SMB become a force to be reckoned with? Is your innovative startup poised to change the game? We want to hear from you!

This isn't just another award ceremony. This is a platform to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded women, a space to share your story and inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. This is your chance to be recognized for the incredible woman you are.

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Our Mission

To support and honour women entrepreneurs who are finding innovative business solutions for the better future of India and are bringing these solutions to the largest audience possible.

To encourage innovative women entrepreneurs who are creating job for others and are inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs to give wings to their dreams.

To provide a platform to women entrepreneurs to learn from industry experts and peers in order to increase their knowledge of strategic planning, financial operations, human resources etc.

Our Vision

To be the catalyst for a thriving ecosystem where women entrepreneurs lead India's economic and social transformation. We envision a future where:

Women-led businesses are at the forefront of innovation, driving sustainable solutions for India's most pressing challenges. Every woman with an entrepreneurial spirit finds the support, recognition, and resources to turn her ideas into impactful enterprises.

Our platform evolves into a year-round hub of learning, networking, and growth opportunities, continuously empowering women to excel in business leadership.

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Advaita's Speak



Advaita awards broadened my vision of what is possible for my business and gave me the confidence to take big leaps needed for business growth. My business has received a lot of press coverage and increased brand awareness across India as a result of winning the Advaita award for most innovative entrepreneur. The awards ceremony also gave me a great opportunity to network and learn from other distinguished women entrepreneurs. I am not resting on my laurels though, I’d keep working to win many more!

Mita Kakkar
Founder, Mita's Cultural Paradise

I am beyond delighted to have received the Advaita award. Having been independently honoured for my efforts and services to the clients has boosted my confidence manifold and expanded my field of possibilities tremendously. I’m thankful to Advaita awards for recognising women entrepreneurs who work relentlessly to enhance the quality of life for all. I feel the awards have had a really positive impact on all of us and this could be the start of something really amazing!

Sahil Trivedi
Clinical psychologist, writer & Social worker

Winning Advaita Women Entrepreneur Award under the Food & Restaurant category is a huge victory for all of us at Shakambari. The award opened the door for new opportunities for us while highlighting to our existing clients that we deliver the food products of the highest quality. Free digital marketing services being provided to us by Redefine for being the winner have gone a long way in boosting our online presence and enhancing our client base. The business growth experienced after winning the award has made us bigger and better!

Bimladevi Agarwal
Proprietor, Shakambari Food Products

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Association Partners

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Sandipan Ray

Sandipan Ray, the visionary founder of SMBConnect, embarked on a transformative journey in Indian entrepreneurship. It began with a stark realization during a 14-city event series: women's participation about these gatherings was a mere 12-15%. This discovery ignited a passion in Ray to address the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. ... In response, he launched the Entrepreneur Award Series, a program designed to empower and honour women business owners across India. The initiative quickly gained momentum, shining a spotlight on women's achievements in diverse industries, from tech startups in Bangalore to traditional handicrafts in Jaipur. But Ray's vision didn't stop there. Recognizing the need for a more unified business ecosystem, he created Advaita, an ambitious initiative aimed at becoming the beating heart of India's business community.

Sandipan Ray

Sandipan Ray, the visionary founder of SMBConnect, embarked on a transformative journey in Indian entrepreneurship. It began with a stark realization during a 14-city event series: women's participation about these gatherings was a mere 12-15%. This discovery ignited a passion in Ray to address the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. In response, he launched the Entrepreneur Award Series, a program designed to empower and honour women business owners across India. The initiative quickly gained momentum, shining a spotlight on women's achievements in diverse industries, from tech startups in Bangalore to traditional handicrafts in Jaipur. But Ray's vision didn't stop there. Recognizing the need for a more unified business ecosystem, he created Advaita, an ambitious initiative aimed at becoming the beating heart of India's business community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nominations can be submitted through our official website. Fill out the nomination form with details about the nominee and their achievements.

STARTUP AWARDS | OVERALL AWARDS | DIVERSE AWARD CATEGORIES | SMB AWARDS
To Explore more: https://advaita.smbconnect.in/award-categories.html

A nominal fee of INR 3000 applies to every nomination to participate in the awards process.

It will be held in the major 5 cities in Pan India. Our Team is working of the locations and the dates that will be revealed soon.

The event primarily welcomes nominees, industry leaders, esteemed Chief Guests, and sponsors through personal invitations.
Showcase Your Innovation:
Not a nominee but eager to participate? For a nominal fee of INR 999, you can:
  • Exhibit your groundbreaking product or service
  • Attend the full conference
  • Network with visionary entrepreneurs and industry titans
Secure your spot now and immerse yourself in this unique opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the entrepreneurial elite.

Yes, profiles of past winners are available on our website under the "Hall of Fame" section.
Visit: https://advaita.smbconnect.in/hall-fame.html

To become an integral part of celebrating women's entrepreneurship and exclusive sponsorship and strategic partnership inquiries, please contact our dedicated Partnership Associate: Cheshtha Minocha
Email: cheshtha.minocha@smbconnect.in