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This recognition marks a major milestone in the institution\u2019s journey toward fostering a strong ecosystem for research, innovation, and startup incubation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAIN 2.0 is implemented by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) under the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science &amp; Technology, Government of Karnataka. For this initiative, MITK will work jointly with the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad), which serves as the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU). The program provides guidance, industry connections, and implementation support for students\u2019 creative projects, helping innovative ideas emerge directly from the college. 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