Sponsorship opportunities
Stand on the podium with India's leaders.
India's leading and trusted research company and corporate awards organiser offers a platform for immense business and networking opportunities and brand positioning in the B2B sector through its national awards.
Visible before, during and after the night.
Before the awards
- Co-branding along with the awards name
- Branding on a national business channel (75 promos, 1,500 astons)
- Corporate ad before the awards promotion film on YouTube & Facebook
- Banner on the website with a link to the sponsor's website
During the awards
- Corporate brochure in the delegate kit
- Logo on the backdrop during the awards distribution
- Logo on the delegate kit
- Acknowledgement during the opening ceremony
- Gifting of company souvenirs to all guests (provided by sponsor)
- 1 full-page advertisement + 1-page company profile in the awards souvenir
- Logo branding at the registration counter
- Company logo on the award trophy
- Present a memento to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour
- CEO / Chairman proposes the vote of thanks
- CEO / Chairman seated with the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour at the opening
- Exclusive reserved table (6 seats)
- Exhibition stall at the event
- Corporate film screening during the ceremony (max 60 sec)
- Complimentary invitations to the ceremony
- Standing banners at strategic locations (provided by sponsor)
- Logo branding on the post-award CD
After the awards
- 30-second ad on a national business channel during the telecast
- Promote your brand to industry leaders
- Develop collaborative partnerships & business leads
- Understand business opportunities in India
- Network with top influential people
- Maximum exposure in the community
- Logo featured on the awards marketing campaign
- Promotion to media & press outlets
- Build relationships with nominees & industry champions
- Meet potential customers & entertain clients
- Meet prospects face-to-face
- Position among market-leading suppliers
- Active buyers come to you — shorter sales cycle
- Launch new products & services
- Build & raise brand awareness
- Network with the industry
Every benefit, every level.
| Benefit | Title₹10 lakh | Diamond₹6 lakh | Gold₹4 lakh | Silver₹2 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the awards | ||||
| Co-branding along with the awards name | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Branding on a national business channel (75 promos, 1,500 astons) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corporate ad before the awards promotion film on YouTube & Facebook | 20 sec | 20 sec | 20 sec | 20 sec |
| Banner on the website with a link to the sponsor's website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| During the awards | ||||
| Corporate brochure in the delegate kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the backdrop during the awards distribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the delegate kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acknowledgement during the opening ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gifting of company souvenirs to all guests (provided by sponsor) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 full-page advertisement + 1-page company profile in the awards souvenir | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo branding at the registration counter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company logo on the award trophy | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Present a memento to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| CEO / Chairman proposes the vote of thanks | ✓ | — | — | — |
| CEO / Chairman seated with the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour at the opening | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Exclusive reserved table (6 seats) | 1 table | 1 table | 1 table | 1 table |
| Exhibition stall at the event | 3×3 m | 3×3 m | 3×3 m | 3×3 m |
| Corporate film screening during the ceremony (max 60 sec) | 3 times | 2 times | 2 times | 1 time |
| Complimentary invitations to the ceremony | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Standing banners at strategic locations (provided by sponsor) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Logo branding on the post-award CD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| After the awards | ||||
| 30-second ad on a national business channel during the telecast | 3 times | 2 times | 2 times | 1 time |
| Cost of sponsorship | ₹10 lakh | ₹6 lakh | ₹4 lakh | ₹2 lakh |
All prices exclude taxes. Sponsorship is a partnership opportunity and has no role in award selection.
Sponsorship in brief.
Topnotch Foundation offers four sponsorship levels for its national leadership award ceremonies, from ₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh, with brand visibility before, during and after the event.
- Sponsorship levels
- Title Sponsor, Diamond Sponsor, Gold Sponsor and Silver Sponsor
- Price
- Title ₹10 lakh · Diamond ₹6 lakh · Gold ₹4 lakh · Silver ₹2 lakh (taxes extra)
- Next event
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards 2026 — 17 December 2026, Hotel Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi
- Before the awards
- Branding on a national business channel (75 promos, 1,500 astons), a 20-second ad on YouTube & Facebook, and a website banner
- During the awards
- Logo on the backdrop, delegate kit and registration counter, a reserved table, a 3×3 m exhibition stall, film screenings and complimentary invitations
- After the awards
- A 30-second ad on a national business channel during the telecast (1 to 3 times by level)
- Title-only benefits
- Co-branding with the awards name, logo on the award trophy, CEO vote of thanks and seating with the Chief Guest
- Award selection
- Sponsorship has no role in award selection — awardees are chosen through research
How much does it cost to sponsor a Topnotch Foundation award ceremony?
There are four sponsorship levels: Title Sponsor at ₹10 lakh, Diamond Sponsor at ₹6 lakh, Gold Sponsor at ₹4 lakh and Silver Sponsor at ₹2 lakh. All prices exclude taxes.
What does every sponsor get?
Every level includes branding on a national business channel (75 promos and 1,500 astons), a 20-second ad before the awards promotion film on YouTube and Facebook, a website banner, a brochure and logo in the delegate kit, logo branding on the backdrop and registration counter, an acknowledgement at the opening, a full-page ad and company profile in the souvenir, a reserved table for six and a 3×3 m exhibition stall.
What extra benefits does the Title Sponsor get?
Only the Title Sponsor gets co-branding with the awards name, its logo on the award trophy, the CEO or Chairman proposing the vote of thanks and seated with the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, three film screenings, eight invitations, four standing banners and three 30-second telecast ads.
What is the difference between Diamond, Gold and Silver sponsorship?
Diamond sponsors also present a memento to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, and get two film screenings, six invitations, three banners and two telecast ads. Gold gets two screenings, four invitations, two banners and two telecast ads. Silver gets one screening, two invitations, two banners and one telecast ad.
Which event can I sponsor now?
The next ceremony is the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards 2026 on 17 December 2026 at Hotel Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Does sponsorship affect who wins an award?
No. Sponsorship is a branding and networking partnership only. Awardees are selected through Topnotch Foundation's research and evaluation process, and sponsorship has no role in award selection.
How do I become a sponsor?
Fill in the sponsorship enquiry form on this page or call +91-7678491100. The partnerships team will share availability for each level and the next steps.
Let's put your brand on stage.
Tell us which level interests you — our partnerships team will call you with availability and details for Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards 2026.
+91-7678491100[email protected]