ENA State 2022-03-17 06:44:22 <p><strong>Srinagar, Mar 17 (KNN)</strong> National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagars Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (IIED) Centre has invited applications for MSMEs Idea Hackathon-2022 and has announced a funding support of up to Rs 15 lakhs to develop a prototype.</p> <p>The aim of the scheme is to support unexplored potentials and creativity of individuals of Kashmir, said Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal. </p> <p>Through this initiative adoption of advanced technology necessary for manufacturing will be promoted along with enhancement of knowledge-based innovative MSMEs, he said.</p> <p>The last date to submit the application form for the hackathon is 24th March, 2022.</p> <p>Students, Innovators and MSMEs from all over J&amp;K and incubatees are being encouraged to apply for the hackathon by the institute.</p> <p>NIT Srinagar had earlier supported two ideas under incubation scheme and five ideas under design expertise scheme.</p> <p>This marks the second phase of Idea Hackathon-2022 by MSME Ministry under a modified scheme called Champion Scheme wherein any individual or MSME can apply for grants under incubation, design and IPR schemes. <em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></p> 28648 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/nit-srinagar-calls-upon-msmes-for-idea-hackathon-2022-innovators-to-get-financial-aid-of-rs-15-lakh 2022-03-17 06:44:22 knnindia.co.in