North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026

🚀 DEADLINE EXTENDED! More Time to Turn Your Ideas into Impact! Great news for aspiring innovators and startups across the North-East! Applications for Stream 1 of NESFIC 2026 – North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge have been extended until 25 November 2026. 💡 Have an innovative idea with the potential to create real impact? This is your chance to showcase your innovation and take it to the next level! 🔥 Don't miss this extended opportunity. Apply NOW! 🔗 Apply here: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @aec__official #NESFIC2026 #DeadlineExtended #Innovation #StartupAssam #Entrepreneurship #NorthEastIndia #ApplyNow

NESFIC 2026 | OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION More Opportunities. No Grant Application Limits. The earlier clause limiting applicants to 2 Idea-Stage Grants and 1 MVP Grant per edition of NESFIC 2026 has been updated. What does this mean for applicants? Eligible applicants may now apply for multiple challenges under both the Idea-Stage and MVP categories, all applications will be evaluated independently, subject to the eligibility, evaluation and selection criteria of NESFIC 2026. Explore the challenges and apply: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @aec__official #NESFIC2026 #NESFIC #NorthEastSevaFirstInnovationChallenge #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia

The countdown ends today for Stream 2! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to be part of NESFIC 2026 – North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge. 📌 Stream 2 applications close TODAY, 10 November 2026. 📌 Stream 1 applications remain open until 25 November 2026. Turn your innovative ideas into impactful solutions and take the next step towards making a difference. Register now: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @aec__official #NESFIC2026 #NESFIC #NorthEastSevaFirstInnovationChallenge #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia

From Ideas to Innovation: Where Does a Startup Begin? The NESFIC Outreach Webinar Series brings together insights and practical perspectives to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem through three stages – Ideate, Build and Scale. Webinar 1 | IDEATE Theme: Innovation in Academic & Research Institutions Join us for an engaging session on bridging the gap between research and market-ready ventures, exploring how ideas born in laboratories, campuses and even hostel rooms can evolve into viable startups. Anchor Speaker: Prof. Senthilmurugan Subbiah, Professor-in-Charge, IITG-IIC 📅 12 November 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST Why do the best startups begin with a problem, not a product? Find out! Register now: luma.com/e8itajr2 @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @aec__official | @IITGuwahati #NESFIC2026 #NESFICOutreach #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeateBuildScale

Just 1 day to go! The final call for innovators is here! The application window for Stream 2 of NESFIC 2026 closes tomorrow, 10 November 2026. This is your last opportunity to take your innovative idea forward, showcase your solution and create meaningful impact across the Northeast. Don't wait until the last moment. Apply now! Apply here: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #NorthEastSevaFirstInnovationChallenge #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #NorthEastIndia #SevaFirst

The countdown is on! Just 2 days left to turn your innovative idea into an opportunity with NESFIC 2026. Applications for Stream 2 close on 10 November 2026. Don't miss your chance to showcase your ideas, create meaningful impact and be part of building a Viksit Bharat. Submit your application before the window closes! Apply now: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam ⁠ #NESFIC2026 #NorthEastSevaFirstInnovationChallenge #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #NorthEastIndia #SevaFirst

3 DAYS LEFT! Your innovation deserves the spotlight, and your solution could be the next big breakthrough! The countdown is on for Stream 2 of NESFIC 2026. Take this opportunity to showcase your ideas, address real-world challenges and turn your innovation into impact. 🚀 Don't let the opportunity pass you by! 📅 Last date to apply: 10 November 2026 🌐 Apply now: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #NorthEastInnovation #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Stream2

An interaction with the team at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, led by Dr. Raghavendra Pratap Singh, Director, IIRS, was held as part of the outreach and collaboration initiatives for NESFIC 2026. The discussion centred on IIRS extending technical mentorship, specialised training and expert guidance to help selected participants further develop and refine their proposed solutions. The possibility of engaging IIRS’s wider network of scientists, researchers and students to encourage greater awareness and participation in the challenge was also explored. The interaction highlighted the importance of bringing together scientific expertise, institutional knowledge and grassroots innovation to develop practical and implementable solutions to real-world challenges. A special thanks to Dr. Raghavendra Pratap Singh, Ms. Shefali Agarwal and the entire IIRS team for their valuable insights and willingness to support NESFIC 2026. We look forward to building this association further! @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @IIRS_ISRO #NESFIC2026 #IIRS #ISRO #AssamStartup #StartupInnovation #NorthEastIndia #StudentInnovation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationChallenge

A reliable picture of fishery resources can support better production estimates and planning. How would you map the way forward? Explore the challenge and apply for NESFIC 2026: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @GauhatiUniv | @AAU_agri | @CPGSAS_CAU | @ICAR_CIFRI | @nfdb_india |@isro |@sat_sure | @Drones_Tech_Lab | @AquaConnect | @WorldFishCenter | @EsriIndia | @directorastec #Geospatial #Fisheries #DataAnalytics #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #AshtalakshmiForViksitBharat

Can your solution help facilities monitor infection prevention and control compliance in labour rooms and maternity OTs? Grant support is available up to ₹10 lakh for Idea-Stage, ₹20 lakh for General Technology MVP and ₹40 lakh for Deep-Tech MVP, as applicable. Potential Government/Industry procurement is subject to evaluation and applicable requirements. Apply: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @IITGuwahati | @AIIMS_Guwahati | @gmchgauhati |@NHSRCINDIA| @NCDCMoHFW | @QualityCouncil | @datakalp | @Jhpiego | @nhm_assam #HealthTech #PatientSafety #PublicHealth #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #AshtalakshmiForViksitBharat #AssamStartup #Innovation

🚀 Inspiring Innovation Across North-East India! SIA-India, in collaboration with the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Government of Assam, successfully hosted an awareness webinar on the North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026 on 30 October 2026. The session featured Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, as the Chief Guest, highlighting the opportunities NESFIC 2026 offers to aspiring innovators, startups and entrepreneurs across the region. 💡 Have an innovative idea that can make a difference? Don't miss this opportunity! Register now for NESFIC 2026 and take the first step towards turning your idea into reality. 🔗 Register here: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @SIA_Ind #NESFIC2026 #SIAIndia #AISF #StartupAssam #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #NorthEastIndia

Attention, Innovators! 🚀 The submission deadline for Stream 1 with all the Problem Statement Innovation Challenges has been extended to 25 November 2026! Meanwhile, Stream 2 - Open Innovation Challenges submissions will continue to close on 10 November 2026, as originally scheduled. Explore the problem statements and submit your application: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #Innovation #NorthEastIndia

Can your solution help monitor plantation growth over time and support more reliable biomass and carbon assessment? Grant support is available up to ₹10 lakh for Idea-Stage, ₹20 lakh for General Technology MVP and ₹40 lakh for Deep-Tech MVP, as applicable. Potential Government/Industry procurement is subject to evaluation and applicable requirements. Apply: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @TezpurUniv | @GauhatiUniv | @IITGuwahati | @iiscbangalore | @IcfreIndia | @isro | @PixxelSpace | @sat_sure | @naturenomics | @aaranyak | @directorastec #Forestry #ClimateTech #CarbonAssessment #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #AshtalakshmiForViksitBharat #AssamStartup #Innovation

NESFIC 2026 at NIT Mizoram! The North East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026 reached NIT Mizoram through an orientation session held on 29th October 2026, engaging students and aspiring innovators in exploring opportunities to address real-world challenges through innovation and technology. The session introduced participants to the objectives of NESFIC 2026, its participation streams, departmental and industry problem statements, and the application and evaluation process. The interaction encouraged students to explore how their innovative ideas, technical knowledge, and academic projects could be transformed into practical solutions addressing key challenges and development priorities of the North East. NESFIC team would like to thank @NIT_Mizoram for hosting the session and providing a platform to engage with the next generation of innovators. Have an innovative idea that can solve a real-world challenge? Be part of NESFIC 2026 and turn your ideas into impactful solutions! Apply Now: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #NITMizoram #AssamStartup #StartupInnovation #NorthEastIndia #StudentInnovation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationChallenge

The deadline is approaching! 🚀 Applications for NESFIC 2026 – Stream 2 close on 10 November 2026. If you have an innovative idea with the potential to make a difference, this is your opportunity to take it forward. Submit your application before the deadline and be part of the journey towards a Viksit Bharat 2047. 🔗 Apply now: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #NorthEastIndia #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship

An introductory awareness session was conducted for students at Golaghat Engineering College by the Institutional Faculty Coordinator for NESFIC. The session marked the beginning of campus outreach and student mobilisation under the Campus Innovation Ambassador Programme, supported by AISF. More such awareness and engagement initiatives are planned in the coming days to encourage greater student participation and foster a culture of innovation across the campus. @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #AISF #GolaghatEngineeringCollege #StudentInnovation #CampusInnovationAmbassadors

Your innovation journey gets a little more time! The submission deadline for Stream 1 of the North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026 has been extended to 25 November 2026. Please note that the Stream 2 deadline remains unchanged at 10 November 2026. (Stream 1: Problem Statement Innovation Challenges | Stream 2: Open Innovation Challenges) Explore the problem statements and submit your application at: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #Innovation #NorthEastIndia #AshtalakshmiForViksitBharat

Can your solution help bring the information needed for road and bridge alignment planning into a clearer picture? Grant support is available up to ₹10 lakh for Idea-Stage, ₹20 lakh for General Technology MVP and ₹40 lakh for Deep-Tech MVP, as applicable. Potential Government/Industry procurement is subject to evaluation and applicable requirements. Apply: startup.assam.gov.in/nesfic2… @ranojpeguassam @NayanjyotiGos10 | @anurajbarhoi | @startup_assam @IITGuwahati |@NITSilOfficial |@AEC_1955 | @GauhatiUniv | @deq_iitr | @isro | @BBoard1982 |@india_soi |@CSIRCRRI |@Drones_Tech_Lab |@SkylarkDrones |@Aereo |@sdma_assam |@ASTEC_Officiel #Infrastructure #CivilEngineering #InfraTech #NESFIC2026 #StartupAssam #AshtalakshmiForViksitBharat #AssamStartup #Innovation