ideas.msme.gov.in - MSME Ideas Innovation Research Portal Registration Online | Innovate India

MSME Ideas Innovation Research Portal Registration Online at ideas.msme.gov.in: Central government launched the MSME Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovations & Research portal at ideas.msme.gov.in to support innovation in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. This Innovate India portal lets users upload and rate ideas, while venture capitalists can connect with the users. Registration is open with or without Udyog Aadhaar Number (UAN).

The MSME Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation and Research portal was launched via video-conference by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India. All the registered users can share ideas, innovation and research at the MSME Ideas Portal. All such ideas would be reviewed by the officer concerned and published for public view.

Over the years, this innovation support has grown into the MSME Innovative Scheme, which now runs through the official portal at innovative.msme.gov.in. Under this scheme, the Ministry of MSME regularly holds the MSME Idea Hackathon to find and support new ideas that can help the MSME sector.

MSME Ideas, Innovation Portal Online Registration Form

Below is the complete process to fill the online registration form at the MSME Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovations & Research portal:-

STEP 1: Firstly visit the official MSME Innovation portal at innovative.msme.gov.in or the MSME Ministry website at msme.gov.in.

STEP 2: At the homepage, click at the "User Register" link present in the main menu:-

STEP 3: Afterwards, the User Online Registration Form at the MSME Ideas, Innovation Portal will appear as shown below:-

STEP 4: Here applicants can make registration using the Udyog Aadhar number or without Udyog Aadhaar no. (UAN)

STEP 5: Finally, applicants will have to make MSME Ideas Portal Login using the link - my.msme.gov.in/inc

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 2026

For 2026, the Ministry of MSME has opened the MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 under the MSME Innovative Scheme. This hackathon invites new ideas in frontier technologies that can help the MSME sector. The main themes are renewable energy, energy efficiency, automotive technology, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, robotics and automation, and other frontier technologies.

Indian citizens aged 18 years and above can apply, including students, startups, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, individual innovators, researchers and professionals. Selected ideas receive funding support of up to ₹15 lakh along with incubation support through approved Host Institutes. The application window for MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 was open from 27 June 2026 to 14 July 2026.

Advantages of MSME Innovation, Ideas Portal

Here the advantages of MSME Innovation, Ideas portal launched by the central govt. in the progress of India:-

• It is very important for MSMEs to adapt the culture of innovation looking at the world's challenges.
• Along with Make in India, Innovate in India is also very important.
• Innovation is something that provides solution to the country's challenges.
• If we don't innovate, we will stagnate.
• In the changing times, economic progress of any country depends on its innovation quotient.
• Innovation has the power to overcome all challenges the world faces.
• Central govt. focuses on various schemes that will have to be taken to locally produce all goods that are imported from China.

The global sentiment against China in the wake of COVID-19 crisis is a "blessing in disguise" for India. It presents an excellent opportunity for the country to boost its exports and attract more foreign direct investment.

Highlights of MSME Innovative Scheme

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	MSME Innovative Scheme
Launched By	Ministry of MSME, Government of India
Beneficiaries	Indian citizens aged 18 and above, startups, MSMEs, innovators
Benefit Amount	Up to Rs 15 lakh per idea
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	innovative.msme.gov.in

Official Guidelines and Notification

For the full details of the MSME Innovative Scheme, including the incubation, design and intellectual property right components, the official guidelines are available at Final Guidelines for MSME Innovative Scheme. The MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 instructions for participation are also shared on the official MSME portal.

FAQ's

What is the MSME Ideas Innovation Research Portal?

It is a portal launched by the Ministry of MSME where users can share ideas, innovation and research related to the MSME sector. It has now grown into the MSME Innovative Scheme.

Can I register without Udyog Aadhaar Number?

Yes, registration is allowed with or without the Udyog Aadhaar Number (UAN) on the MSME Ideas portal.

What is the funding under MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0?

Approved ideas can receive funding of up to Rs. 15 lakh along with incubation support for prototype development.