MSME Idea Hackathon, with AIIA as host institute
A programme by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) (All India Institute of Ayurveda)
A national call from the Ministry of MSME in which an innovator names AIIA as their host institute and is then supported through it.
At a glance
| Best for | Innovators aged 18 to 35 anywhere in India with an early idea in Ayush or health. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Format | Online |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
About MSME Idea Hackathon, with AIIA as host institute
AIIA-iCAINE is a recognised host institute under the Ministry of MSME's Innovative Scheme, and All India Institute of Ayurveda appears on the ministry's own published list of host institutes. This is the steadiest way into AIIA for a founder with no prior link to it.
The rounds run nationally. Round 4.0 was open in 2024, round 5.0 has since been decided, and round 6.0 has closed its submission window with ideas under evaluation. No date has been published for a further round.
What you get
- Selected ideas are supported to build a proof of concept or prototype
- Grant support flows through the host institute the applicant chose, so at AIIA that means iCAINE's people, laboratories and clinical access
Who can apply
- Innovators aged 18 to 35, from anywhere in India
- No requirement to be an AIIA student, scholar or employee
- No incorporation requirement was stated
How selection works: Ideas are evaluated by the Ministry of MSME, not by AIIA, and the evaluation process is published with each round's instructions.
How to apply: Register on the ministry's incubation portal, submit your idea, and select All India Institute of Ayurveda as your host institute. Questions go to icaine-ayurveda@aiia.gov.in.
Where to apply
Other AIIA programmes
- AIIA-iCAINE business incubationAIIA's in-house incubation centre for Ayurveda and Ayush ventures, offering space, laboratory and clinical access, licensing help and mentoring.
- Ayurveda Start-up Grand ChallengeA Ministry of Ayush challenge for early-stage Ayurveda ventures, with AIIA as the nominated nodal agency. Closed since January 2024.