In alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat @2047” and the belief that “India’s youth and innovators are the architects of a self-reliant and globally competitive nation,” the Ministry of MSME has launched MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0.

This edition marks a significant milestone in the journey of fostering inclusive innovation, as it opens its doors to a broad spectrum of participants, welcoming all Indian citizens above 18 years of age.

The MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 is a celebration of India’s diverse talent pool, which is designed to harness the collective ingenuity of our people to address pressing national challenges and unlock new opportunities for the future. With themes ranging from renewable energy, energy efficiency, automotive technology, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, robotics and automation, and other frontier technologies, this initiative reflects our commitment to building a future-ready MSME ecosystem.

Selected ideas will be provided funding support upto a maximum of **₹**15 lakhs per approved idea, through the approved Host Institutes spread across the country

Who Can Join MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 ?

• Any innovator of Indian origin- having e-mail and mobile number.
• You can apply under three categories – MSME, Student and Others.
• Under MSME category, register for MSME Idea Hackathon using Udyam Registration number. (To register for Udyam Registration, Click here)
• Under Student category, a Student Identity Card valid for FY 26-27 must be submitted.

Benefits

• Financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per approved idea shall be provided to Host Institute for developing and nurturing of the idea.

Themes for Ideas

1. Renewable Energy
2. Energy Efficiency
3. Automotive Technology
4. Industry 4.0 and 5.0
5. Robotics and Automation
6. Other Frontier Technologies

More details can be found here.