APIS holds MSME digital hackathon
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Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS), the nodal agency for implementing the State Innovation & Startup Policy, has announced the results of the MSME Digital Hackathon 2025.
The announcement follows the completion of the evaluation process and publication of the official notification by APIS. Launched in October 2025 by the AP MSME Development Corporation in collaboration with APIS, the hackathon aimed to identify cutting-edge digital and AI-driven solutions designed to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in the State. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s ongoing mission to foster entrepreneurship, improve accessibility to government services, enhance digital compliance, and boost export competitiveness through scalable innovation-led platforms.
The hackathon received an overwhelming response with 350 applications submitted from startups and innovators across India. Preparation Tool, AI-Powered Chatbot for the MSME ONE Portal, and SaaS-Based Cross-Border Export Console. The winners were jointly finalized by AP MSME Development Corporation and APIS based on innovation, feasibility, impact potential, and scalability. The winners of the 2025 edition are: Sudhakar Pantula, Prospecta Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. — winner under the category AI-Based Chatbot for the MSME One Portal, Akhil Reddy, Citta Marketing Agency — winner in two categories under the Startup segment for his innovative solutions: AI-Based DPR Preparation Tool and SaaS-Based Cross-Border Export Console
