CavinKare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards 2021 - 23 Oct 2021

Online Registration and Application Process

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Application form may be filled and submitted online along with Identify Proof, Address Proof, PAN Card and other supporting documents through the link

https://mmachennai.wixsite.com/innovation2021 or give a MISSED CALL TO 97899 60398 and we will be happy to guide you.

Upon receipt of the application and supporting documents, a confirmation email / SMS will be sent to the applicant for compliance by The ChinniKrishnan Innovation Award Executive Committee (CKIAEC).

In case of any clarification please feel free to contact Gp Capt R Venkataraman, General Manager, MMA – 94447 00068 or Mr T Mohan, Management Executive - 90430 27447 or drop a mail to mma@mmachennai.org

The Last date for receiving nomination is 17th July 2021

Jury Evaluation A Jury Panel comprising of industry experts will come out with a SHORT LIST after evaluating the data furnished by the nominees. Nominees may be invited for an online interactive session with the Jury to seek additional information/clarification if any.

The nominees shortlisted by the preliminary Jury will be contacted and co-ordinated for recording a short video of the innovation prior to the Final Jury Meet.

The Awardees will be chosen during the final Jury meet consisting of leaders from industry and venture capitalists.

CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards 2021 10th Edition

* Any Decision taken by the CavinKare - MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Award Jury shall be final.

Award Ceremony The 10th edition of CavinKare – MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards will be presented on Saturday, 23rd October 2021 at 6.00pm.

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The Genesis

What are we looking for in awardees

Since its inception in the year 2011, the CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards have stood out in steadfast support of innovative ventures promoted by small-scale enterprises and business people.

The 10th edition in the series will honor entrepreneurs from all over India who embody the ’dreamer,’ ’innovator,’ and ’ideator’ qualities of the late Shri. R. ChinniKrishnan (father of C.K Ranganathan, Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd).

The Award honours innovative entrepreneurs based on the innovation’s uniqueness, its benefit to people, and ability to be scalable. The award commemorates the memory of Late R ChinniKrishnan, widely regarded as the Father of the Sachet Revolution.

Great Ideas come when you least expect them to come. They don’t happen when you want them to happen. However, we believe that you can set yourself and your environment up to be ready for your next big idea which will impact the world. Yes there is a structured approach to innovation howsoever oxymoronic it might sound.

The selection will depend on three primary criteria: Uniqueness – The product or service must be well-differentiated in terms of the value it offers to customers Benefit to people – It should benefit the end consumers in a real-time scenario Scalability – The product or service must be capable of being scalable within a reasonable time

The CKPL & MMA Edge The ChinniKrishnan inspiration When R. ChinniKrishnan pioneered sachet pack aging, his philosophy was simple: “Whatever the rich can enjoy, the common man should be able to afford.” Today, his innovations are visible in every corner shop. This award is our way of keeping his vision alive.

The mission of this award is to identify and showcase innovative enterprises, which have introduced breakthrough changes and can become role models for other Indians.

CavinKare Pvt Ltd (CKPL) and Madras Management Association (MMA) would like to reach out to every single innovator in this regard.

FIELDS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDED IN THE PAST INCLUDE: Non-toxic and bio-degradable products, Glass stone engineering, Sanitary napkin destroyer, Handloom weaving machine that improves productivity, Developing a low weight bio-fertilizer carrying membrane through Nanofiber technology, Pioneering laying roads with plastic waste through “Wet Process”, Technology using tablets made from a mixture of plastic and bitumen, Affordable and portable bio-medical device using optical and ultrasonic technology, World’s smallest energy auditing device, Wearable non-invasive leg support system which transforms the lifestyle of wheel chair-bound individuals affected by polio and other spinal injuries.

CKPL and MMA will function as mentors when required by the awardees and provide mentoring support on marketing, finance, designing, packaging, R&D, and HR besides the following: Direct access to the top talent available in the industry for a year Support for Patenting the product/services (wherever required & feasible) Support to Carry out trademark, packaging, and design registration Facilitate tie-up with banks & financial institutions * CKPL and MMA will have no financial stake.

Eligibility criteria for nomination The Nominee should be a citizen of India.

The registered office of the company, firm or individual should be in India.

Only small-scale enterprises with an annual turnover, not exceeding Rs.25 crore for the year 2019-20 will be eligible.

This is an application process based award. Aspirants must submit a nomination form online through https://mmachennai.wixsite.com/innovation2021 Nominees must provide a brief write-up in not more than 300 words – ”How your Business is innovative/different” in the application form.

The Genesis

What are we looking for in awardees

Since its inception in the year 2011, the CavinKare-MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards have stood out in steadfast support of innovative ventures promoted by small-scale enterprises and business people.

The 10th edition in the series will honor entrepreneurs from all over India who embody the ’dreamer,’ ’innovator,’ and ’ideator’ qualities of the late Shri. R. ChinniKrishnan (father of C.K Ranganathan, Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd).

The Award honours innovative entrepreneurs based on the innovation’s uniqueness, its benefit to people, and ability to be scalable. The award commemorates the memory of Late R ChinniKrishnan, widely regarded as the Father of the Sachet Revolution.

Great Ideas come when you least expect them to come. They don’t happen when you want them to happen. However, we believe that you can set yourself and your environment up to be ready for your next big idea which will impact the world. Yes there is a structured approach to innovation howsoever oxymoronic it might sound.

The selection will depend on three primary criteria: Uniqueness – The product or service must be well-differentiated in terms of the value it offers to customers Benefit to people – It should benefit the end consumers in a real-time scenario Scalability – The product or service must be capable of being scalable within a reasonable time

The CKPL & MMA Edge The ChinniKrishnan inspiration When R. ChinniKrishnan pioneered sachet pack aging, his philosophy was simple: “Whatever the rich can enjoy, the common man should be able to afford.” Today, his innovations are visible in every corner shop. This award is our way of keeping his vision alive.

The mission of this award is to identify and showcase innovative enterprises, which have introduced breakthrough changes and can become role models for other Indians.

CavinKare Pvt Ltd (CKPL) and Madras Management Association (MMA) would like to reach out to every single innovator in this regard.

FIELDS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDED IN THE PAST INCLUDE: Non-toxic and bio-degradable products, Glass stone engineering, Sanitary napkin destroyer, Handloom weaving machine that improves productivity, Developing a low weight bio-fertilizer carrying membrane through Nanofiber technology, Pioneering laying roads with plastic waste through “Wet Process”, Technology using tablets made from a mixture of plastic and bitumen, Affordable and portable bio-medical device using optical and ultrasonic technology, World’s smallest energy auditing device, Wearable non-invasive leg support system which transforms the lifestyle of wheel chair-bound individuals affected by polio and other spinal injuries.

CKPL and MMA will function as mentors when required by the awardees and provide mentoring support on marketing, finance, designing, packaging, R&D, and HR besides the following: Direct access to the top talent available in the industry for a year Support for Patenting the product/services (wherever required & feasible) Support to Carry out trademark, packaging, and design registration Facilitate tie-up with banks & financial institutions * CKPL and MMA will have no financial stake.

Eligibility criteria for nomination The Nominee should be a citizen of India.

The registered office of the company, firm or individual should be in India.

Only small-scale enterprises with an annual turnover, not exceeding Rs.25 crore for the year 2019-20 will be eligible.

This is an application process based award. Aspirants must submit a nomination form online through https://mmachennai.wixsite.com/innovation2021 Nominees must provide a brief write-up in not more than 300 words – ”How your Business is innovative/different” in the application form.

Online Registration and Application Process Application form may be filled and submitted online along with Identify Proof, Address Proof, PAN Card and other supporting documents through the link

https://mmachennai.wixsite.com/innovation2021 or give a MISSED CALL TO 97899 60398 and we will be happy to guide you.

Upon receipt of the application and supporting documents, a confirmation email / SMS will be sent to the applicant for compliance by The ChinniKrishnan Innovation Award Executive Committee (CKIAEC).

In case of any clarification please feel free to contact Gp Capt R Venkataraman, General Manager, MMA – 94447 00068 or Mr T Mohan, Management Executive - 90430 27447 or drop a mail to mma@mmachennai.org

The Last date for receiving nomination is 31st July 2021

Jury Evaluation A Jury Panel comprising of industry experts will come out with a SHORT LIST after evaluating the data furnished by the nominees. Nominees may be invited for an online interactive session with the Jury to seek additional information/clarification if any.

The nominees shortlisted by the preliminary Jury will be contacted and co-ordinated for recording a short video of the innovation prior to the Final Jury Meet.

The Awardees will be chosen during the final Jury meet consisting of leaders from industry and venture capitalists. * Any Decision taken by the CavinKare - MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Award Jury shall be final.

Award Ceremony The 10th edition of CavinKare – MMA ChinniKrishnan Innovation Awards will be presented on Saturday, 23rd October 2021 at 6.00pm.

Cash Award of ` One lakh will be presented to each Innovator selected for the Award. In addition, recognition at the National Level, Support and Guidance from India’s Leading Industrialists will be facilitated.

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Support us in our quest to find India’s most significant innovator and stay assured to be fascinated every step of the way.