ME-RIISE Foundation

ME-RIISE FOUNDATION

(A Section 8 Company)

Elevating Ideas, Incubating Success.

MALNAD ENCLAVE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION, INCUBATION, STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Malnad College of Engineering,Hassan

MoE Innovation Cell, Government of India
AICTE
Institution's Innovation Council
K-Tech, Government of Karnataka
Government of Karnataka
Startup Karnataka
New Age Incubation Network
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

Board of Directors | ME-RIISE Foundation

Mr. Krishnaswamy Subbarao

Mr. Krishnaswamy Subbarao

Advisor

ME-RIISE Foundation

Mr. Kiran H A

Mr. Kiran H A

Advisor

ME-RIISE Foundation


Pragyatha 2026
ADSPIZE
ADSPIZE
ADSPIZE

Strategy • Creativity • Impact

A marketing and branding challenge that turns bold ideas into standout campaigns.

UEXPLORE
UEXPLORE
UEXPLORE

Explore • Learn • Build

A fast-paced UI/UX hackathon for teams to prototype user-first digital experiences.

CODEFORGE '26
CODEFORGE
CODEFORGE '26

Code • Innovate • Create

A 24-hour software development challenge where participants build practical solutions under pressure.

HARDWARE-X
HARDWARE-X
HARDWARE-X

Design • Build • Solve

An innovation sprint for hardware enthusiasts to design and test working prototypes.

ENTORPHOSIS
ENTORPHOSIS
ENTORPHOSIS

Ideate • Pitch • Grow

An entrepreneurial challenge that takes ideas from concept to compelling pitch through staged rounds.

INVEST SMART 2026
INVEST SMART
INVEST SMART 2026

Analyse • Invest • Prosper

A stock market workshop that sharpens financial decision-making and investment thinking.

BRIDGE-X
BRIDGE-X
BRIDGE-X

Connect • Collaborate • Build

A structural engineering challenge focused on design, efficiency and stability.

CATAPULT
CATAPULT
CATAPULT

Launch • Scale • Lead

A launcher-building challenge that blends engineering, strategy and problem-solving.



Shark Tank 4.0
Shark Tank 4.0, organized by the ME-RIISE Foundation at Malnad College of Engineering, was a prestigious event that offered a vibrant stage for student entrepreneurs to present their visionary startup concepts to industry experts. Held on 13th December 2025, the program successfully fostered a culture of innovation by providing invaluable feedback, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities.


Objects


  • Application of technology to promote arts, commerce, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment.
  • Providing the young graduates adequate management and technical training that will enable them to be creative and innovative in promoting business opportunities.
  • To create job and employment opportunities for the region of our nation.
  • To incubate the spirit of perseverance in the youths.
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    Initiatives taken by ME-RIISE FOUNDATION

    ME-RIISE Foundation fosters innovation and entrepreneurship through skill development programs, startup incubation, and mentorship initiatives. It supports research and development projects, enabling students and professionals to bring their ideas to life. The foundation collaborates with industries and academic institutions to bridge the gap between education and real-world challenges. Through workshops, hackathons, and funding opportunities, ME-RIISE empowers individuals to excel in their entrepreneurial journey. Its mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem for innovation and growth.