Opportunity brief
RIDE Hack '26 Call for Startup Ideas & Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Have an innovative idea that you want to transform into a real startup? RIDE Hack'26 invites aspiring entrepreneurs, student innovators, researchers, developers, and early-stage startup teams to present their ideas and explore the opportunity to build and incubate their ventures under RIDE – Research, Innovation, Development & Entrepreneurship.
About RIDE:
RIDE is the incubation center at JIIT, Noida, focused on nurturing innovative ideas, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping transform promising concepts into impactful and scalable startups.
Who Can Apply?
- Students with an innovative startup idea
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a venture
- Innovators and researchers looking to commercialize their ideas
- Early-stage startups seeking incubation and mentorship
- Individuals or teams with technology-driven solutions to real-world problems
What We Are Looking For
- Innovative and original startup ideas
- Technology-enabled solutions to real-world problems
- Scalable and sustainable business ideas
- Strong potential for social or economic impact
What You Can Get:
- Funding Pool of ₹1 CRORE
- Opportunity for incubation under RIDE
- Mentorship and guidance from experts
- Support in developing your idea into a startup
- Access to the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Opportunities for networking with industry experts, investors and startup leaders
- Guidance on business model, product development and market validation
- Potential funding/investment opportunities for selected ventures
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: 14 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 05 October 2026
- Shortlisting: 15 October 2026
- Final Presentation/Pitch: 01 November 2026
Venue: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Wish Town Campus, Sector 128, Noida, UP, India
For More Details Visit https://www.innovationjiit.in/