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NIIT University hosts MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
Date: August 12–14 2026
Time: 3:30 pm onwards
Venue: NU Campus
NIIT University, as a recognized Host Institute under MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation), successfully hosted MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 from 12 to 14 August 2026 at its Neemrana campus, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, faculty members, students, MSMEs and aspiring business ventures to showcase innovative ideas and technology-driven solutions.
The three-day hackathon provided a platform for participants to present their ideas before an esteemed panel of judges comprising industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and experienced professionals. The evaluation provided participants with an opportunity to receive valuable feedback and insights on the technological feasibility, innovation potential, market relevance and scalability of their ideas.
A total of 28 innovative ideas were presented before the esteemed panel of judges. Following careful evaluation and deliberation, 15 ideas have been shortlisted for the next stage of the hackathon. The panel of judges consisted of:
- Prof Balakrishna Rao
- Prof Gurendra Nath Bhardwaj
- Prof Gyanesh Kumar Sinha
- Prof Shakti Kundu
- Prof Divya Lohani
- Prof Raj Kumar Gautam
- Dr Meera Datta
- Dr Jayraj Singh
The 15 shortlisted ideas will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) for further evaluation and selection by the Domain Expert Selection Committee.
About the MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
The hackathon focused on six key technology themes:
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Automotive Technology
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0
- Robotics and Automation
- Other Frontier Technologies
Through MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0, participants had the opportunity to take their innovative ideas beyond ideation and explore pathways towards prototyping, incubation, intellectual property protection, mentorship and commercialisation. Read more at MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
Supporting Innovation Beyond the Hackathon
A key feature of the initiative is the opportunity for promising ideas to receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹15 lakh, subject to the applicable scheme guidelines and selection process. Selected innovators can also benefit from 12–18 months of incubation support by incubating their initiative at Business Incubator – HI at NIIT University.
The support ecosystem provides innovators with access to:
- Incubation and mentoring support
- Technical guidance from industry and domain experts
- Prototype development facilities and laboratories
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) support
- Investor and industry connects
- National visibility through exhibitions and MSME events
The event also provided an opportunity for participants from diverse backgrounds to interact with peers, experts and potential collaborators, thereby encouraging cross-disciplinary innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Strengthening NIIT University’s Innovation Ecosystem
The successful conduct of MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 reinforces NIIT University’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving. Through Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE) and its broader innovation ecosystem, the University continues to provide students, faculty members and external innovators with platforms and support to transform promising ideas into prototypes, ventures and impactful solutions.