You bring an ideaExplain the problem in your own words.
MSME INNOVATIVE SCHEME
Incubation Component · Host Institute
HACKATHON 6.0 IS IN PROGRESS
VEL TECH HIGH TECH MSME BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Give your idea the right place to take shape.
Have a useful idea but do not know what to do next? We help students, faculty members, innovators, startups and MSMEs understand the problem, build a working model and prepare for the market.
✓ No company required to begin
✓ Early-stage ideas are welcome
✓ Guidance in simple steps
ACTIVE
INCUBATION ENGINE
VTHT / MSME
IDEA
Idea01
Prototype02
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Launch04
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WHAT IS AN INCUBATOR?
A support centre for turning an idea into something real.
An incubator is not a complicated office meant only for established companies. It is a place where a person or team can receive guidance, technical help, workspace, mentoring and useful connections.
You may come with only a problem statement, a student project, a research idea or an early business concept. We help you understand the next practical step.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Help for every important stage.
You do not have to understand all these services before applying. Tell us your idea and the team will guide you.
Understand the Idea
Clearly identify the problem, the people affected and the proposed solution.
Expert Mentoring
Receive practical direction from faculty, industry experts and entrepreneurs.
Build a Prototype
Use technical knowledge and facilities to create a working model.
Test and Improve
Collect feedback, fix problems and make the solution more useful.
Patent and IP Guidance
Understand documentation, ownership, patents and intellectual property.
Business Planning
Work on customers, price, cost, income, marketing and future growth.
Industry Connections
Connect with mentors, companies, technical partners and service providers.
Launch Readiness
Prepare for demonstrations, pitching, funding opportunities and the market.
CURRENT PROGRAMME
HACKATHON 6.0
IN PROGRESS
Hackathon 6.0 is a practical innovation event. Teams choose or identify a real-world problem, discuss possible solutions, build a model and explain how their idea can make a difference.
REAL PROBLEMSIMPLE SOLUTIONWORKING MODELUSEFUL IMPACT
Submit an Incubation Interest
EVENT JOURNEY
01
IdentifyUnderstand a real need
02
IdeatePlan a practical answer
03
BuildDevelop and test the model
04
PresentExplain value and impact
Students, faculty and innovation teams
Contact the event team for the applicable category and participation rules.
A useful solution to a real problem
The idea should be clear, practical, possible to build and useful to people.
Promising ideas can move towards incubation
Suitable teams may receive guidance for further development after the event.
THE INCUBATION JOURNEY
Six clear steps. No unnecessary confusion.
An early idea is enough to start the first discussion.
01
Share the Idea
Tell us the problem, your solution and who may benefit.
02
Discuss It
The team helps you understand strengths, gaps and the next step.
03
Meet a Mentor
A suitable expert guides technical and business development.
04
Build and Test
Create a prototype, receive feedback and improve the solution.
05
Plan the Business
Understand cost, customer, price, market and funding readiness.
06
Launch and Grow
Prepare for demonstrations, partnerships and market entry.
IN-PRINCIPLE HOST INSTITUTE APPROVAL
INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION
In-principle approval as a Host Institute
The proposal submitted by VEL TECH HIGH TECH Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE was considered and in-principally approved for recognition as a Host Institute for implementing the Incubation Component under the MSME Innovative Scheme.
10th PMAC meeting • 24 March 2026 • New Delhi • Under the Chairmanship of AS & DC (MSME)
WHO MAY APPROACH US?
You do not need to be an established company.
Students
Project ideas, hackathon solutions and startup interests.
Faculty & Researchers
Research outcomes, patents and technology-based ideas.
Entrepreneurs
Early business ideas needing structure, guidance and connections.
MSMEs
Product improvement, testing, innovation and new opportunities.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Simple answers before you begin.
Still unsure? Submit the interest form. The first discussion is meant to guide you.
Do I need a registered company?
No. Students, faculty, researchers, individuals and early teams may approach the incubator with an idea.
Can I submit only a problem or early idea?
Yes. A finished product is not required. Explain the problem and the solution you are considering.
Will the incubator do all the work?
No. The innovator or team owns and develops the idea. The incubator provides guidance, facilities, mentoring and connections.
Can Hackathon 6.0 ideas continue after the event?
Promising and suitable ideas may be considered for further guidance through the incubation ecosystem.
What happens after I submit the form?
You receive a unique enquiry number. The incubation team can review your idea, record remarks and update its status through the admin panel.
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Tell us about your idea in ordinary words.
You do not need to write a technical proposal now. Give the main details, and the incubation team can guide you after review.
VEL TECH HIGH TECH Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
60, Avadi–Vel Tech Road, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600 062
www.velhightech.com
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