Chennai, Nominations have been invited from startups and MSME enterprises for the 13th edition of CavinCare-MMA Chinni Krishnan Innovation Awards organized by CavinCare Pvt. Ltd., a fast-moving consumer goods major, and Madras Management Association.

The award has been instituted in the memory of late R Chinni Krishnan, known as the 'Father of the Conscious Revolution', who is also the father of C K Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director of CavinCare Pvt Ltd. The objective of this award is to recognize start-ups. and medium scale companies were honored for their extraordinary and significant contribution to the society, said a press release here on Tuesday.

Nominations close on July 8 and start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises with annual revenues up to Rs 50 crore are eligible to apply for the award, which will recognize the distinctiveness, impact and impact of innovative products and services.

The 'CavinCare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards' focuses on the uniqueness, scalability, sustainability and social benefits of innovations. The winners will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and comprehensive support in marketing, finance, design, packaging, human resources, the release said.

The award has honored more than 50 entrepreneurs across various categories since 2011.