MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 (North Eastern Region)
A programme by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship)
IIE's role as Host Institute and technical evaluator for a Ministry of MSME idea challenge in the North Eastern Region, screening proposals from young innovators.
At a glance
| Best for | Young innovators aged 18 to 35 in the North Eastern Region |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| 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 4.0 (North Eastern Region)
MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 is a challenge for young innovators, run under the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme. In the North Eastern Region, IIE served as Host Institute and technical evaluator: it received idea proposals across sectors, screened them, and forwarded shortlisted ones to the Ministry of MSME for national-level evaluation. The initiative is for innovators aged 18 to 35 and works toward market-ready prototypes. IIE's published round of this work covers the financial year 2025-26.
What you get
- Screening of your idea proposal by IIE as technical evaluator in the North Eastern Region
- Shortlisted ideas forwarded to the Ministry of MSME for national-level evaluation
- Innovators selected at the national level can access financial support under the Ministry's scheme
Who can apply
- Young innovators aged 18 to 35
How to apply: Applications run through the Ministry of MSME's own route for the hackathon, not through IIE.
Where to apply
Other IIE programmes
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)A ten-day entrepreneurship training course run in dated batches on the IIE campus in Guwahati, listed as residential.
- Mentoring & Handholding ServiceStructured and customised mentoring for entrepreneurs at different stages of the business lifecycle, open well beyond a campus community.
- Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)IIE's role as National Resource Organisation for the rural enterprise programme for self-help group households, under the Ministry of Rural Development.