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Malnad College of Engineering
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Malnad College of Engineering

Malnad College of Engineering

Hassan, Karnataka, India

Technology business incubator at Malnad College of Engineering in Hassan, Karnataka, managed by ME-RIISE Foundation, now taking applications for its second cohort.

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MCE at a glance

Full nameMalnad College of Engineering
AddressNo 21, Salagame Rd, Rangoli Halla, Hassan, Karnataka - 573202
Programmes1 standing programme
Stages supportedIdea, Prototype, MVP, Growth
Official websitewww.mcehassan.ac.in
Emailcvv@mcehassan.ac.in

Programs by Malnad College of Engineering

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Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

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by Malnad College of Engineering

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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon
by Malnad College of Engineering

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Malnad College of Engineering, separate from the funding calls above.

TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2

Incubation

Incubation for innovators and early startups at the Malnad College of Engineering incubator, with applications open until 31 October, 2026.

Best for: Innovators, early-stage and registered startups, student and faculty entrepreneurs, researchers and aspiring founders with a technology-driven idea

  • Idea, Prototype, MVP, Growth
  • In person
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Technology Business Incubator at Malnad College of Engineering, managed by ME-RIISE Foundation, is taking applications for Cohort 2 of its incubation programme.

What you get

  • Technical and business mentoring
  • Product and prototype development support
  • Access to laboratories and infrastructure
  • Investor readiness and investor connect
  • Pilot deployment and market access support
  • A dedicated incubation and co-working space

Who can apply

  • Students, faculty members and researchers
  • Early-stage and registered startups
  • Individual innovators and entrepreneurial teams

How to apply: Complete the online application form linked from the Cohort 2 call, prepare a pitch deck using the template named in the call, and upload supporting documents. Applications close on 31 October, 2026.

Official programme page

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Dedicated incubation and co-working space

Access to laboratory and prototyping facilities

Access via Malnad College of Engineering

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisoryIP & patentsMarket access

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)

Listed at entry 526 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Malnad College of Engineering" (HASSAN, KARNATAKA), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.

About Malnad College of Engineering

Malnad College of Engineering, an autonomous institute affiliated to VTU in Hassan, Karnataka, runs a Technology Business Incubator called TBI-MCE. The incubator is managed by ME-RIISE Foundation, a Section 8 company promoted by the college, and is now inviting applications for Cohort 2.

How the programme works

Selected teams get technical and business mentoring, product and prototype development support, access to laboratories and infrastructure, software and technology support, investor readiness and investor connect, pilot deployment and market access, and a dedicated incubation and co-working space on the Hassan campus. The call says support is available from idea and proof-of-concept stages through to early growth.

Who can apply

The call is open to students, faculty members, researchers, early-stage startups, registered startups, individual innovators and entrepreneurial teams. The application form names agritech, healthcare, renewable energy and smart systems as focus sectors, and says the programme is not limited to them. Shortlisted applicants are invited to present and be evaluated.

Scale

ME-RIISE says it has orchestrated more than 100 events and initiatives and has benefited over 3000 students. These are the foundation's own figures.

Who runs it

ME-RIISE Foundation was set up by the college as a Section 8 company in September, 2022. It has 5 directors and 2 advisors.

Get in touch

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Frequently asked questions about Malnad College of Engineering

What is the full form of MCE?

MCE stands for Malnad College of Engineering.

What is Malnad College of Engineering?

Malnad College of Engineering is an incubator based in Hassan, Karnataka.

What does Malnad College of Engineering do?

Malnad College of Engineering, an autonomous institute affiliated to VTU in Hassan, Karnataka, runs a Technology Business Incubator called TBI-MCE. The incubator is managed by ME-RIISE Foundation, a Section 8 company promoted by the college, and is now inviting applications for Cohort 2.

Where is Malnad College of Engineering located?

Malnad College of Engineering is located at No 21, Salagame Rd, Rangoli Halla, Hassan, Karnataka - 573202.

What programs does Malnad College of Engineering run?

Malnad College of Engineering runs TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2.

Which MCE programme should I apply to?

It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2. Prototype stage: TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2. MVP stage: TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2. Growth stage: TBI-MCE Incubation Programme, Cohort 2. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.

What facilities does Malnad College of Engineering offer?

Malnad College of Engineering offers Dedicated incubation and co-working space. Incubatees also get access to Access to laboratory and prototyping facilities through its host institution.

Is Malnad College of Engineering government recognised?

Malnad College of Engineering holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).