MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology
(Registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013))
The MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology (MITE-FIRST) is established under the aegis of the Rajalaxmi Education Trust Mangalore. MITE-FIRST is registered under the Company Act, 2013(18 of 2013). The Foundation has been leading transformation and a paradigm shift towards innovation through technologies by providing a comprehensive eco-system on building solutions that are sustainable and address societal issues. The efforts of the foundation have resulted in MITE turning to be a hub for innovation and young startups.
MITE FIRST focuses on agro-tech, social innovation, and software services, identifies innovative ideas from students, faculty, and alumni, and extends technical, financial, and legal aid. The foundation works in conjunction with the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Incubation Center and the Research Council to identify the emerging ideas, provide support and elevate them to startups that can disrupt businesses.
With MITE having an industry-standard Incubation Center, grants from the Government of Karnataka and MSME Government of India, the MITE foundation further fuels the innovation ecosystem on campus with funding for innovative ideas. The incubation Center currently houses three Alumni Startups, 20 idea incubates and provides an infrastructure that boosts innovation.
Vision
To support and foster innovators and organizations that are encompassing, multi-disciplinary, and has a societal ambit
Mission
To enable grassroots communities to develop technological solutions by providing essential infrastructure, technical and legal aid
To imbibe and empower innovators with the requisite problem-solving skills, inquisitiveness, experimentation, networking, and empowering leadership
MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology
(Registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013))
Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) – 2025
MITE-FIRST launches Ideathon Series-1 2025, which includes the Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP), a dedicated initiative designed to nurture and support budding women innovators. This program provides essential funding, enabling students to transform their ideas into reality and cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial culture.
 | The ‘Start’ for your startup is ‘Here’. For all it takes is a reassuring spark, the Next Big wave in Tech Revolution awaits you. The Future is Yours.Area to work on : Refer the Link Last Date To Register:March 31st 2025 |
MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology
(Registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013))
IDEATHON 5.0
MITE-FIRST launches Ideathon Series 5, dedicated to nurturing budding innovators by providing crucial funding and support for their groundbreaking ideas. This initiative empowers students to transform their innovations into reality, fostering a vibrant culture of creativity and entrepreneurship.
 | The ‘Start’ for your startup is ‘Here’. For all it takes is a reassuring spark, the Next Big wave in Tech Revolution awaits you. The Future is Yours.Area to work on : Refer the Link Upload only WORD Doc Format in the Registration LinkLast Date To Register:
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Ideathon Timeline
Ideathon 5.0 – Timeline
| Activity | Timeline |
| Launch of Ideathon 5 | May 4th 2024 |
| Idea Submission Start | May 6th 2024 |
| Deadline for Idea Submission | May 25th 2024 |
| Extended Deadline for Submission | June 9th 2024 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Ideas for Pitch Presentation | July 31st 2024 |
| Pitch Presentation Conclusion | Aug 10th 2024 |
| Announcement of Winning Ideas | Aug 20th 2024 |
| Release of Grant – Tranche 1 | Aug 31st 2024 |
| Phase 1 – Work completion | Nov 30th 2024 |
| Release of Grant – Tranche 2 | Dec 5th 2024 |
| Phase 2 – Work completion | Feb 28th 2025 |
| Release of Grant – Tranche 3 | Mar 5th 2025 |
| Phase 3 – Work completion | April 30th 2025 |
| Submission of Project Report | May 31st 2025 |
Ideathon - Round 2 Shortlisted Ideas
Ideas Shortlisted for Roud 2 – Pitch Presentation
| No | ID | USN | Full Name | Year | Program | Title of Idea |
| 1 | MITE-FIRST-I5-02 | 4MT23AE052 | Tejas Gowda T | I | B.E – AERO | Project SirenNet |
| 2 | MITE-FIRST-I5-03 | 4MT23CI032 | Naik Khushi Ganesh | I | B.E – CSE (AI&ML) | NAVIGO |
| 3 | MITE-FIRST-I5-04 | 4MT23IS039 | H Kiran Bhat | I | B.E – ISE | Rescue Tracker |
| 4 | MITE-FIRST-I5-21 | 4MT23CS028 | Anushka G Prabhu | I | B.E – CSE | Excursia |
| 5 | MITE-FIRST-I5-27 | 4MT23BA111 | Shreyas Shrikant Kharvi | I | B.E – MBA | Fintech Application |
| 6 | MITE-FIRST-I5-28 | 4MT23EC109 | Supriya s | I | B.E – ECE | smart parking |
| 7 | MITE-FIRST-I5-29 | 4MT23CS066 | Harshith ars | I | B.E – CSE | Selfcheckout App |
| 8 | MITE-FIRST-I5-30 | 4MT23IC010 | Athmi M | I | B.E – CSE (IoT) | NUTRISCAN:Pocket-sized food lab |
| 9 | MITE-FIRST-I5-32 | 4MT23AE046 | Sheshaprasad Bhat | I | B.E – AERO | Tech_kabaddi |
| 10 | MITE-FIRST-I5-34 | 4MT23CS046 | DEEKSHA | I | B.E – CSE | ChargeDrive: On-the-Go EV |
| 11 | MITE-FIRST-I5-37 | 4MT23CI046 | Shakila thasneem | I | B.E – CSE (AI&ML) | MED WAY |
| 12 | MITE-FIRST-I5-38 | 4MT23AI009 | Ansh Pawaskar | I | B.E – AI&ML | Treexie |
| 13 | MITE-FIRST-I5-39 | 4MT23EC118 | Varsha | I | B.E – ECE | Pill Medisafe |
| 14 | MITE-FIRST-I5-45 | 4MT23IS090 | Sheshadhri Sri Ram L N | I | B.E – ISE | Dirne Rover |
| 15 | MITE-FIRST-I5-46 | 4MT23AI042 | Rakshitha | I | B.E – AI&ML | Automatic cleaning system for water tank |
| 16 | MITE-FIRST-I5-49 | 4MT23IS098 | Sneha Poojary | I | B.E – ISE | Smart pill box |
| 17 | MITE-FIRST-I5-51 | 4MT23CI057 | Tamanna Nath | I | B.E – CSE (AI&ML) | Integrated Surveillance Camera System for Crime Detection |
| 18 | MITE-FIRST-I5-51 | 4MT23CS077 | Karthik M Puthran | I | B.E – CSE | Currency exchanging app for overseas travellers |
| 19 | MITE-FIRST-I5-55 | 4MT23CS109 | Naik Madhavi Ramchandra | I | B.E – CSE | AI in Agritech |
| 20 | MITE-FIRST-I5-60 | 4MT23AI048 | Sakshi | I | B.E – AI&ML | VitalWave – Portable Water Purification Bottle with Desalination Capability |
| 21 | MITE-FIRST-I5-65 | 4MT23AI012 | Ayushi Rastogi | I | B.E – AI&ML | Smart Sewage BOT |
| 22 | MITE-FIRST-I5-69 | 4MT23IC030 | NIKHITHA.K | I | B.E – CSE (IoT) | Shopping app with extra features |
| 23 | MITE-FIRST-I5-01 | 4MT22IC018 | Harshith Raj | II | B.E – CSE (IoT) | Organizing unorganized sector through App |
| 24 | MITE-FIRST-I5-08 | 4MT22EC082 | Rajath Shettigar | II | B.E – ECE | Flacto: Collaborative Rental Platform |
| 25 | MITE-FIRST-I5-10 | 4MT22IS031 | Prashanti Narayan Hebbar | II | B.E – ISE | EcoRide Bins: Smart Waste Management for a Cleaner Journey |
| 26 | MITE-FIRST-I5-11 | 4MT22EC116 | Uttam Acharya | II | B.E – ECE | MedConnec+ |
| 27 | MITE-FIRST-I5-14 | 4MT22AE032 | Yashwitha N | II | B.E – AERO | Advanced Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control Drones |
| 28 | MITE-FIRST-I5-17 | 4MT22IS018 | Heramba R Naik | II | B.E – ISE | VISIA |
| 29 | MITE-FIRST-I5-18 | 4MT22CS085 | Meghana Dayanand Gaonkar | II | B.E – CSE | Aqua-Flow Analytics Platform |
| 30 | MITE-FIRST-I5-19 | 4MT22IC012 | Deeksha L J | II | B.E – CSE (IoT) | SMARTSPOUT |
| 31 | MITE-FIRST-I5-22 | 4MT22IS056 | Sufiyan Khan | II | B.E – ISE | Wireless stethoscope |
| 32 | MITE-FIRST-I5-26 | 4MT22AI015 | Hrithik MP | II | B.E – AI&ML | AI Wheelchair |
| 33 | MITE-FIRST-I5-31 | 4MT22IS010 | Deeksha | II | B.E – ISE | Nadi-pariksha |
| 34 | MITE-FIRST-I5-58 | 4MT22CI030 | MASUDI SAI HARSHA | II | B.E – CSE (AI&ML) | FINZEN |
| 35 | MITE-FIRST-I5-63 | 4MT22EC086 | Rishal Suvarna | II | B.E – ECE | The Green Revolution:Transforming Paddy straw into Sustainable Paper Products |
All Ideas of Ideathon 5 are moved to NAIN Ideathon 2024 for further review, in view of additional Grants received by the Govt of Karnataka, wherein the shortlisted ideas will receive up to 5 Lakhs each for Prototype Development
MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology
(Registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013))
Ideathon 4.0
The ‘Start’ for your startup is ‘Here’.
For all it takes is a reassuring spark,
the Next Big wave in Tech Revolution awaits you.
The Future is Yours.
Deadline for Registration : December 23, 2023
Area to work on : Refer the Link
Download the Format ::Click Here
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MITE Foundation for Innovation Research and Startups through Technology
(Registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013))
Ideathon 3.0
The ‘Start’ for your startup is ‘Here’.
For all it takes is a reassuring spark,
the Next Big wave in Tech Revolution awaits you.
The Future is Yours.
Deadline for Registration : December 31st 2022
Register now – Click Here to Register
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