About the Program
Launched by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 is a national innovation initiative aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047.” The program aims to empower innovators, entrepreneurs, students, startups and MSMEs by transforming impactful ideas into scalable solutions for India’s future.
The initiative focuses on strengthening the MSME ecosystem through innovation-led entrepreneurship, technology adoption, sustainability and smart manufacturing solutions. Selected ideas shall receive funding support of up to INR 15 Lakhs along with incubation support through approved Host Institutes (HI) across the country.
Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH serves as a startup and innovation ecosystem enabler supporting entrepreneurs through incubation, mentorship, ecosystem access and startup guidance.
Program Support
Comprehensive financial, infrastructure, and ecosystem support for innovators
Funding & Financial Assistance
- ✓ Financial assistance of up to INR 15 Lakhs per approved idea
- ✓ Support provided for prototype development and idea commercialization
- ✓ Incubation support through empaneled Host Institutes (HI) across India
Eligibility & Categories
- ✓ Open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 60 years
- ✓ Students, innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs are eligible
- ✓ Student applicants must submit a valid Student ID for FY 2025–26
- ✓ Government-issued identity proof required for age verification
- ✓ Apply under one of three categories: MSME, Student, or Others
Themes for Innovation
- • Low-Carbon & Sustainable Technologies
- • Cyber Defense & Surveillance Technologies
- • Industry 4.0 & 5.0 for MSMEs
- • Coastal & Hilly Area Sustainability
- • Smart & Resilient Supply Chains
Support for Selected Ideas
- ✓ Funding support up to INR 15 Lakhs
- ✓ Incubation and mentoring assistance
- ✓ Prototype development support
- ✓ Access to startup ecosystem networks and expert guidance
- ✓ Opportunities to transform ideas into scalable ventures
Why Apply Through AIC-BIMTECH?
- Access to structured incubation and startup acceleration support
- Part of PRARAMBH, one of India's largest structured incubation cohorts
- Access to INR 10 Crore+ funding opportunities through government grants and investor networks
- End-to-end support for government incentive applications and startup growth
- Mentorship access from 150+ industry experts, founders and ecosystem leaders
- Exposure to a strong network of investors, corporates, government bodies and global ecosystem partners
- Access to soft infrastructure benefits including cloud credits, legal support, IPR assistance, business tools and technology resources
Application Process
Follow these simple steps to apply for MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 through AIC-BIMTECH
Select a Host Institution (HI)
Choose Your Category
Submit Your Idea
Evaluation & Support
Applications Closed
The registration for MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 has been officially closed. All applications have been received and are currently under evaluation by the Ministry of MSME.
For any queries, reach out to AIC-BIMTECH's startup support team or visit the official MSME portal at innovative.msme.gov.in.