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State Level Hackathon · 2026

ME-RIISE Foundation
@ Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

KRISHI
MANTHAN

From Soil to Solution

A 36-Hour Hackathon

In Association with All India Radio, Hassan

25 March

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26 March 2026

Prize Pool

₹80,000

Top 3 Teams

+ 7 Consolation Prizes

About the Event

Build solutions for the future of Agri-Tech

Are you ready to innovate and build solutions for the future of Agri-Tech? 🌱💡 Join KrishiManthan — a 36-hour state level hackathon where students collaborate, innovate, and solve real-world agricultural challenges.

Participants can choose from curated problem statements or propose their own innovative agri-tech ideas. The best idea will receive incubation support, mentorship from CXOs, industry experts, and farmers — plus a Live Krishi Drone Show!

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Date

March 25–26, 2026

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Venue

MCE, Hassan

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Team Size

2–4 Members

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Registration Fee

₹400 / Team

This is an open invitation to all student innovators across Karnataka. Whether you're a developer, designer, agri-enthusiast, or entrepreneur — KrishiManthan is your stage to shine. 🚀

What You Get

Why KrishiManthan?

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₹80,000 Prize Pool

Top 3 teams compete for the main prize pool, plus 7 consolation prizes up for grabs.

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Incubation Support

The best idea gets incubated at ME-RIISE Foundation — turning your solution into a real startup.

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Expert Mentorship

Get direct mentorship from CXOs, industry experts, and farmers with on-ground agri experience.

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Open Problem Statements

Pick from curated agri-tech challenges or propose your own innovative solution.

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Live Krishi Drone Show

Experience cutting-edge agricultural drone technology in action at the venue.

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All India Radio Partnership

Backed by All India Radio, Hassan — amplifying your solutions to a wider audience.

Prize Breakdown

Win Big. Build Bigger.

A total prize pool of ₹80,000 awaits the top teams, with additional recognition and rewards for all finalists.

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1st Place

Top Prize

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2nd Place

Runner Up

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3rd Place

2nd Runner Up

+ 7 Consolation Prizes

Rewarding creativity and effort beyond the podium

Special Perks

🚀 Incubation Support 🧑‍🏫 CXO Mentorship 🌾 Farmer Interaction 🚁 Drone Show 📜 Certificates for all 🌐 Networking

Team

The Organising Team

Dr. Geetha Kiran A

Convenor ·
            CEO,
 ME-RIISE FOUNDATION

Mr. Kiran N G

Mentor ·
            Founder,
 IgniteAI Labs

Dr. Mohana Lakshmi J

Coordinator
            · COO,
 ME-RIISE FOUNDATION

Student Coordinators

Aditya 9663381029

Pavan G Pai 8296713725

Gokul P Yadav 8660811953

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Ready to build the
future of farming?

Join KrishiManthan 2026 and turn your agri-tech ideas into real solutions. Limited seats. Unlimited possibilities.

⏳ Limited slots available — register soon!

📅 March 25–26, 2026

📍 MCE, Hassan

💳 ₹400/team

👥 2–4 Members