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NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards

Offered by Mphasis F1 Foundation

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Overview

A long-running annual award (17th edition in 2026) co-run by Mphasis F1 Foundation and NCPEDP, honoring individuals and organisations advancing accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities. The 2026 theme was 'Design Without Borders, Inclusion by Default.' There are four categories: Role Model Persons with Disabilities, Role Model Working Professionals, Role Model Companies & Organisations, and the Javed Abidi Public Policy Award. No cash prize is disclosed; the value is recognition, visibility, and a presentation ceremony. The 'Role Model Companies & Organisations' category is the one most relevant to startups and social enterprises doing accessibility work.

Eligibility

  • Individuals, companies, organisations, or policymakers doing exemplary accessibility and inclusion work for persons with disabilities

Funding Purpose

No cash prize found; recognition, visibility, and ceremony presentation only.

Application Process

Category-specific nomination via Google Form. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed July 6, 2026, with winners announced in August 2026; the award runs annually.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

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  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.