Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026: Recognising visionaries and businesses powering a greener India

Following the success of its 2025 edition, the Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards returns in 2026, bigger and more impactful than ever, celebrating not just enterprises but also individuals. In the present time, when climate urgency is no longer a distant concern but an everyday reality, the need to recognise and amplify sustainable innovation has never been greater. With the purpose of empowering those who can envision it right, the Ecopreneur Awards 2026 takes the lead as India’s first and only platform dedicated to celebrating businesses and individuals that dare to put the planet first. With a clear editorial vision and a forward-looking approach, the Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards aim to spotlight enterprises that seamlessly blend environmental responsibility with business excellence.
Celebrating individuals and organisations
Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026 celebrates not just organisations and businesses, but also individual changemakers working to protect nature and Earth with their vision and efforts. The motive is to empower young India to think, innovate and bring about change in the most sustainable manner. If you as an individual or your enterprise are making that effort in bringing a larger change, it's time to nominate yourself, as the entries for nominations are open and the early bird offer ends on 30th April 2026.
Where purpose meets planet
The Ecopreneur Awards stand at the intersection of innovation and impact. According to the minds behind the award, this is not about recognition, it is about looking at the redefined narrative of modern entrepreneurship, where the purpose is to protect the planet. In an era where profitability often overshadows sustainability, this award highlights unique changemakers who demonstrate that purpose and profit can coexist. From early-stage startups to established industry leaders, the awards celebrate and honour organisations embedding sustainability into the very core of their business models. Interestingly, in the 21st century, these enterprises are not merely adapting to change but are actively driving it, setting new benchmarks for responsible business.


Honouring innovations across sectors
These awards have a wide-ranging scope, not limited to a single sector. The Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards celebrate revolutionary and scalable ideas, including groundbreaking clean technological solutions, innovations in electric mobility, new sustainable agricultural operations, and fresh approaches to green pharmaceutical products. Also included are companies utilising business models based on the circular economy—taking waste and turning it back into useful material, creating new patterns of producing goods/items/services, and finding alternatives for how consumers use products/items/services. The diverse range envisioned for the 2026 edition not only reflects the multifaceted nature of sustainability but also highlights the vast potential for innovation across industries shaping within national borders. The Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards reinforce the idea that every sector has a role to play in shaping a greener tomorrow and we are here to support and cherish your motive as part of the larger good.

Spotlighting the real impact
At the core of the Ecopreneur Awards, the focus is on going beyond surface-level achievements. When choosing winners, the focus is firmly on measurable environmental impact and long-term sustainability, not just the brand's narrative. From reducing carbon footprints and conserving natural resources to creating environmentally conscious alternatives, the platform aims to honour initiatives that deliver tangible results, not just promises. By recognising such business entities, the platform rewards excellence and inspires younger minds to look beyond conventional business models and dare to dream and protect the motherland. Your moment to lead the change

So, if you are a business or an individual committed to making a difference, the Ecopreneur Awards 2026 is like your homecoming—not just for an accolade but to be part of a larger movement. A movement where TOI is making efforts to shape India’s sustainable economy in the most creative and profitable manner while positioning it as a global leader in green innovation. As the Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026 announces nominations for individuals and enterprises across 25 categories celebrating every dimension of sustainable business, take the lead and share this with those creating eco-conscious products, rethinking supply chains, or building solutions, and get set to step into the spotlight. After all, the future belongs to those who innovate with intent, and the Ecopreneur Awards 2026 is here to celebrate exactly that leadership spirit.

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