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JIS College of Engineering
Kalyani, West Bengal, IndiaEst. 2000
West Bengal engineering college with innovation labs and startup incubation programs in the Kalyani tech corridor.
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Programs by JIS College of Engineering
2 open now · 1 past
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Open now14 Jul
MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
Up to ₹15 Lakhs
National MSME innovation hackathon on frontier tech — renewable energy, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, automotive & more. Up to ₹15 lakh + incubation per approved idea. Open to Indian citizens 18+; apply 27 Jun–14 Jul 2026.
- Open to all Indian citizens aged 18 and above with a valid email and mobile number
Open now
HackNex Season 2
CompetitionEquity-free
Up to ₹50,000
A 24-hour national-level hackathon at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, focusing on AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, and more, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.
- Open to developers, designers, innovators, gamers, and tech enthusiasts from across India
Past programs
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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0
Up to ₹15 Lakhs
- * **Individual Applicant:** Any Indian citizen aged between 18 to 60 years
- * For students, a Student Identity Card valid for FY 2025-26 must be submitted
- * For proof of age, a Government issued Identity Card (preferably Aadhaar) must be submitted
About JIS College of Engineering
JIS College of Engineering (JISCE)
JIS College of Engineering, established in 2000 in Kalyani, West Bengal, is a private engineering college affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). Part of the JIS Group — one of Eastern India's largest educational chains — JISCE has developed entrepreneurship and innovation programs for its students.
Startup & Innovation Programs
- JIS Innovation & Incubation Centre: Provides early-stage incubation support including workspace, mentoring, and connections to West Bengal's startup ecosystem
- E-Cell: Student entrepreneurship cell with competitions, hackathons, and startup boot camps
- Kalyani Ecosystem: Located in Kalyani's developing industrial and academic zone near Kolkata, providing access to West Bengal's pharmaceutical and engineering industries
- State Scheme Access: Connections to West Bengal government startup initiatives and industry department programs
Who Should Apply
Student entrepreneurs from Eastern India in software, pharmaceutical tech, agritech, and manufacturing solutions targeting Eastern Indian markets.
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