MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
Ministry of MSME innovation challenge supporting breakthrough technology ideas with funding, incubation, and mentorship.
About the Program
MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 is an initiative under the Ministry of MSME's Innovative Scheme to promote innovative ideas and the adoption of frontier technologies in MSMEs. The program supports innovators from concept validation through commercialization by providing funding, incubation, mentorship, and business development support. The initiative encourages breakthrough ideas that address real-world challenges while contributing to India's innovation ecosystem and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Eligibility requirements
- * Students
- * Innovators
- * Startups
- * MSMEs
- * Researchers
- * Aspiring entrepreneurs
- * Innovative ideas aligned with the program's frontier technology themes
- * Ideas should be suitable for proof-of-concept development and commercialization
Offerings / Benefits
- * Funding support up to INR 15 Lakhs per approved idea
- * Expert mentorship
- * Incubation support
- * Prototype development assistance
- * Business development guidance
- * Commercialization support
- * National-level recognition
- * Access to Host Institutes and Business Incubators
- * Opportunity to contribute to Viksit Bharat @2047
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Applications are submitted through an approved Host Institute or Business Incubator.
- Ideas undergo technical and innovation evaluation.
- Selected ideas receive approval under the MSME Innovative Scheme.
- Approved innovators receive milestone-based funding, incubation support, and mentoring for prototype development and commercialization.
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