NAIN Ideathon
A programme by Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering)
Yearly student idea competition under the New Age Innovation Network scheme, with seed funding for selected student projects.
At a glance
| Best for | Students with a technology idea who can build a prototype |
|---|---|
| Duration | Projects must be completed within 6 months |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About NAIN Ideathon
The NAIN Ideathon is run by the incubation centre with the New Age Innovation Network scheme of the Government of Karnataka. Student teams identify local problems and build technology-based solutions and working prototypes.
What you get: seed funding for selected projects, mentoring to shape a business model, and the centre's technical and legal help.
Who can apply: the project leader must be a full-time student of the college. Teams have three to five members, and alumni and local entrepreneurs can join but cannot lead.
How selection works: the institute calls for submissions, selected projects go to the host-institute level, and a jury evaluates them.
How to apply: watch the institute's notice boards and circulars for the internal call, or write to nain@mite.ac.in. The 2026 round closed on 11 April 2026.
Where to apply
Other MITE programmes
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