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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 under MAGIC

27 June 2025 - 31 July 2025

MAGIC MAGIC Office, CMIA, Bajaj Bhavan, P-2, MIDC, Railway Station Rd, MIDC Industrial Area, Chh. Sambhajinagar

The Ministry of MSME has launched "MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0" on 27.06.2025 by Hon'ble President of India. Ideas are being invited under MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 aged between 18-60 years from all over India under MSME Innovative Scheme. MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 is live at https://my.msme.gov.in/inc/ & the portal will be open till 31.07.2025.

Objective:

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 aims to promote inclusive innovation by offering a platform for citizens to ideate, design, and develop solutions addressing critical national challenges. The objective is to transform high-potential ideas into scalable MSME-driven ventures that align with the pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Viksit Bharat @2047. This initiative will enable innovators to access mentorship, funding, incubation support, and a nationwide recognition platform.

Theme: Smart and Sustainable MSMEs
Low-carbon footprint solutions/technologies
Stealth, Surveillance, and Cyber Defense Technologies
Innovation in Adoption of Industry 4.0 & 5.0 in MSME ecosystem
Innovation for business upliftment and sustainability in coastal and hilly areas
Smart and Resilient Supply Chains
Who can apply?

Participants should be: MSMEs, Students, Entrepreneurs, Technocrats, Working Professionals, Academic Researchers, Defense Veterans, and Retired Experts.
Target Group: 18 to 60 Years
Deadline: 31st July, 2025

Benefits:
Grant support up to ₹15 Lakhs
Mentorship & Incubation support
National recognition & visibility

While submitting your idea,

Select HI/BI State as “Maharashtra”.
Select HI/BI as “Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC)”.

Apply Here: https://bit.ly/MAGIC_MSME

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NIRMAN - India Design of Innovation - CMI GIMS Launches Its Flagship MedTech Cohort

01 July 2025 - 31 July 2025

Centre for Medical Innovation, Government Institute of Medical Sciences (CMI, GIMS) GIMS, Near Gautam Buddha University, Delhi NCR, Kasna Village, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310

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Nirman: Design of Innovation is the flagship MedTech cohort launched by the Centre for Medical Innovation (CMI) at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. This transformative program is inviting the top 20 MedTech startups from across India for an intensive 2-week hospital immersion, offering direct access to clinical environments and frontline healthcare challenges. The goal is simple yet powerful: 20 Startups. 1 Mission. From Ward to World.

Selected startups will be immersed in a rich, real-world clinical setting where they can validate their innovations, refine solutions, and co-develop with healthcare professionals. What sets Nirman apart is its comprehensive support ecosystem, which includes:

GIMS Startup Clinic for personalized guidance
Product Development Assistance to accelerate prototyping and iteration
Mentorship from Industry Experts for strategic growth
IPR Clinic to safeguard innovation
Clinical Trial OPD access to validate solutions in real-time
Demo Day and Pitch Support to prepare for funding and market entry
State-of-the-art coworking spaces to collaborate and innovate effectively

With a focus on hands-on exposure, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and impact-driven innovation, Nirman empowers MedTech startups to evolve from concept to clinical relevance, ultimately creating scalable solutions that address India's critical healthcare needs.

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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

01 July 2025 - 31 July 2025

CDFD Technology Incubator Hyderabad

https://my.msme.gov.in/inc/Hackathon_Reg.aspx

We are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for the MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0, an initiative by the Ministry of MSME to support innovation-led ideas with funding support of up to ₹15 lakhs.

Eligibility: 18 to 60 years (as on 27.06.2025)
Last date to apply: 31 July 2025

If you are working in any of the following domains, we invite you to apply through CDFD Technology Incubator:
Industrial Biotechnology
Molecular Diagnostics
Therapeutics
Biomedical Devices
Agriculture Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Life Science R&D solutions

 You are encouraged to submit your proposal under one of the following primary themes:
Low Carbon Footprint Solutions and Technologies
Stealth, Surveillance and Defense Technologies
Innovation In Adoption of Industry 4.0 And 5.0
Smart And Resilient Supply Chains
Innovation For Business Upliftment and Sustainability in Coastal and Hilly Areas

 How to apply via CDFD Technology Incubator:

Visit the registration portal: https://my.msme.gov.in/inc/Hackathon_Reg.aspx
Verify and register yourself
In the application form:
 • Select State as Telangana
 • Select Host Institution (HI) as Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
For more details, check out the attached flyer or reach out to us at incubator@cdfd.org.in / +91 9556883224.

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Dream Startup Challenge 2025

04 July 2025 - 10 August 2025

Bhopal

AIC-RNTU Foundation Bhopal

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AIC-RNTU Foundation, established in 2018 and supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, is one of Central India’s leading startup incubators. We are dedicated to nurturing early-stage ventures by providing comprehensive support across funding, mentoring, infrastructure, and industry connections. With a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, AIC-RNTU has become a key player in building a vibrant startup ecosystem.

The foundation implements several flagship government programs, including the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), DST NIDHI SEED Support, GENESIS by MeitY, and iDEX by the Ministry of Defence, MSME, Minitstry of Education & AICTE. We have also driven impactful CSR collaborations with HDFC Bank under the Parivartan SmartUp Grant and with the NASSCOM Foundation through the Ciena Space Program. In addition, AIC-RNTU works closely with the Madhya Pradesh Startup Center to boost regional innovation and entrepreneurship.

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