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Application Invited for MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0: Seek Mentorship and Compete for Funding of up to Rs 15 Lakh for Agricultural and Related Inventions

Innovators aged 18-60 are encouraged to submit applications for potential funding worth up to Rs. 15 lakh in the MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0. The focus is on agricultural and related inventions. For guidance and support, consider linking with Telangana and a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM. The deadline for...

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Agri and Allied Innovation Competition 5.0: Submit Your Application for Expert Guidance and Secure Funding up to Rs 15 Lakh at the MSME Idea Hackathon

The MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0, launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, is inviting innovators, students, startups, working professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 60 years to participate in a unique opportunity to secure financial support, receive expert mentorship, and become part of India's next wave of agri-entrepreneurship.

This initiative, first published on 08 Jul 2025, aims to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in India's agriculture and allied sectors. The hackathon offers funding support of up to ₹15 lakh for selected ideas across multiple themes.

To ensure targeted support and expert mentorship, applicants are advised to select "Telangana" as the state and choose "Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture (a-IDEA), ICAR-NAARM" as their Host Institute. a-IDEA, an agri-business incubator at ICAR-NAARM, has a proven track record of nurturing successful startups in agri-tech, food tech, and allied domains.

Applications can be submitted through the official MSME portal at

Participants must submit ideas that are innovative, scalable, and have the potential to transform into impactful solutions for the agriculture and allied sectors. The key themes include low-carbon footprint solutions, smart and resilient supply chains, business upliftment and sustainability in coastal and hilly areas, adoption of Industry 4.0 & 5.0 technologies, and stealth, surveillance, and cyber defense technologies.

The deadline for submission of proposals is before 14th July 2025, at 23:59 IST. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the last date to be a part of this exciting opportunity that aligns with initiatives like Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.

[1] Low-Carbon Footprint Solutions/Technologies [2] Smart and Resilient Supply Chains [3] Business Upliftment and Sustainability in Coastal and Hilly Areas [4] Adoption of Industry 4.0 & 5.0 Technologies in MSME Ecosystem [5] Stealth, Surveillance, and Cyber Defense Technologies

  1. This unique opportunity invites innovators to submit ideas for low-carbon footprint solutions or technologies that could potentially transform the agriculture and allied sectors, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
  2. As part of the competition themes, working professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to propose ideas for the adoption of Industry 4.0 & 5.0 technologies in the MSME ecosystem, with a focus on creating smart and resilient supply chains, business upliftment, and sustainability in coastal and hilly areas. Additionally, ideas for stealth, surveillance, and cyber defense technologies are invited to ensure the protection and growth of India's agri-business sector.

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