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The Preliminary Round of MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 was successfully conducted virtually on August 11, 2025, hosted by I.T.S Ghaziabad under the aegis of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The event aimed to identify and promote innovative ideas with potential for commercialization and societal impact was coordinated by Prof. Samiksha Budakoti.




A total of 11 participants attended the session, presenting their innovative concepts across diverse domains. The participants demonstrated creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial thinking while addressing real-world challenges.
The evaluation process was carried out by a panel of four experts, comprising three internal experts, Dr. Uma Gulati, Dr. Puneet Kumar and Dr. Rajeev Johari from I.T.S Ghaziabad and one external expert, Dr. Ashu Jain, Director, Entrepreneurship Development Cell at Dept. of Commerce, St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur. The experts assessed the ideas based on parameters such as innovation, feasibility, market potential, scalability, and social relevance.
The session provided a valuable platform for aspiring innovators to receive constructive feedback and expert guidance to further refine their ideas. Selected participants from this round will progress to the subsequent stages of the Hackathon for potential support in prototype development and funding.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks to the experts and participants, acknowledging their contribution to the success of the preliminary screening process.