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Kongu Engineering College

Erode, Tamil Nadu, IndiaEst. 1983

Erode's top private engineering college with an AIM-backed incubator focused on textile and manufacturing tech.

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AVANZARE V19.0 – 24-Hour National Level Hackathon

CompetitionEquity-free
Up to ₹50,000

A 24-hour national-level hackathon at Kongu Engineering College for Indian UG/PG students — ₹50,000 prize pool plus internship opportunity.

  • Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised Indian colleges and universities
  • Teams of 2–4 members
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Open now14 Jul

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

GrantEquity-freeIdea
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
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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

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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
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About Kongu Engineering College

Kongu Engineering College (KEC)

Kongu Engineering College, established in 1983 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest and most reputed private engineering colleges in the Kongu Nadu belt of Tamil Nadu. Affiliated with Anna University, KEC has built a strong research and innovation culture with particular strength in manufacturing and textile technology.

Startup & Innovation Programs

  • Kongu Engineering College Innovation & Incubation Centre: A recognized startup incubator supporting student and alumni ventures with co-working space, seed grants, mentoring, and investor connects
  • Textile & Manufacturing Focus: Unique domain expertise in textile engineering, coimbatore's garment manufacturing, and pump industry innovation — creating a niche startup ecosystem
  • Industry Connections: Deep ties with the Erode-Tiruppur-Coimbatore textile and manufacturing corridor — one of India's largest industrial clusters
  • AIM Support: Participation in Atal Innovation Mission programs for additional government grant access

Who Should Apply

Startups in textile technology, manufacturing innovation, water management, pump technology, and supply chain solutions for the Kongu Nadu industrial belt. One of the few incubators with genuine domain expertise in textile manufacturing.

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