Asia's Largest Platform for Makers

Somaiya Vidyavihar

An initiative of

SVU

Somaiya Trust

Organized by

riidl
About us

About Us

Maker Mela serves as the stimulating reflection of innovation at large, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of makers (Startup founders, Innovators, Designers etc) from diverse fields. It provides a platform for makers to exhibit their innovation, collaborate with fellow creators, partner with relevant stakeholders and engage with a curious audience eager to explore the frontiers of DIY culture, grassroot innovation and entrepreneurial movement.

  • 10+ Investors
  • 400+ Makers
  • 100,000+ Visitors

Benefits

Best Makers win cash prizes & vouchers worth INR 1 lakh

Pitching Session for shortlisted makers and connect to investors

Access to government grants upto INR 10 lakhs per innovator

Incubation support (Help in legal, financial and any other incubation services)

Access to seed fund upto INR 1 crore

Access to partner credits worth INR 95L+

Access to labs (Fablab/Biolab/SMAC lab/XR lab)

Online media outreach

Know More about Maker Mela

Maker Mela Aftermovie (in-person edition)

Maker Mela Aftermovie (virtual edition)

Inspiring Makers - Samir Somaiya

Testimony by Prof. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Labs

Testimony by Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Guinness World Record Attempt

Talk by Ashish Hemrajani, BookMyShow

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Contact Us

makermela@somaiya.edu