Mitsubishi Electric India has officially launched the 6th edition of its flagship engineering and technical competition — the Mitsubishi Electric Cup (ME Cup). This is announced as a national-level competition that challenges engineering and technical students to apply industrial automation technologies to solve real-world problems.
The sixth edition, which was revived after the COVID-19 pandemic and is being held in partnership with MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, is open to diploma, undergraduate, and graduate students.
It invites leading technical minds from all over the nation to design, construct, and demonstrate intelligent automation systems using CNC components or Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation (FA) products.
On July 18, 2025, the sixth edition of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup was introduced nationwide, and online registration was available at – Mitsubishi Electric Cup – National Level Automation Competition for Students.
This year’s event, which has as its theme “Automating the World through Digital Innovation,” reaffirms its dedication to developing engineering talent that is prepared for the future. According to Mitsubishi Electric‘s corporate statement, we are assisting societies and industries worldwide in implementing automation for the greater good of humanity.
The top 35 shortlisted teams will build working models in areas like intelligent manufacturing, energy efficiency, and smart automation. Mitsubishi Electric India will support them with technical training and FA components on a returnable basis. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1,00,000, the runner-up team INR 75,000, and the third-place team INR 50,000. All participants will receive certificates of participation. In addition, this competition Winner of Competition will get an Opportunity to Enrol in MECA Global Competition, Japan – Sept’ 2026.
Proposal submissions are open till September 1, 2025, and the shortlisted teams will be announced on September 26, 2025. Selected teams will receive FA components, CNC Components and technical training to develop their automation models.
The final competition will take place at MIT-WPU, Pune from February 19 to 21, 2026, featuring orientation sessions, prototype exhibitions, jury evaluations, and a prize distribution ceremony.
Through the Mitsubishi Electric Cup, Mitsubishi Electric India continues its mission to empower future innovators and shape the landscape of digital manufacturing in India.
Leadership Comments
“This competition is about igniting innovation in the next generation of engineers,” said Dr. S Sriram, Division Head – Factory Automation Systems and Director, Mitsubishi Electric India. “India is rapidly moving towards smart manufacturing and digitalization, and the industry need engineers who can create intelligent, sustainable, and efficient systems. ME Cup helps students bridge classroom knowledge with practical applications.”
Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Asso. Dean External Relations, MIT-WPU shared, “MIT-WPU is proud to host the 6th edition of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup. It’s one of the few competitions where students are encouraged to think like engineers, build like innovators, and present like professionals. We’re proud to offer a platform that mirrors the real-world challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s industries.”
