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About this hackathon
About the Hackathon:
Edge AI Hackathon 2026 is a national-level hardware innovation challenge organized by the IEEE EDS Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Council on Electronics Design & Automation PMEC. The hackathon aims to encourage students to design and implement real-time Edge AI and Embedded Systems solutions using FPGA, Raspberry Pi, Renesas, ESP32, and Arduino platforms.
Participants will solve real-world engineering challenges while showcasing innovation, technical excellence, and hardware implementation skills.
Prize Pool: ₹45,000
Eligibility:
Open to B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students.
Team size: 3–5 members.
Team members must belong to the same institute.
Inter-department and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Competition Structure:
Round 0: Online Abstract Submission
Round 1: Online Software Simulation
Round 2: On-site Hardware Implementation, Live Demonstration, and Final Presentation
Tracks:
FPGA
Raspberry Pi / Renesas Kit
ESP32 / Arduino
Problem Domains:
Communication Systems
Biomedical Engineering
Image and Signal Processing
Processor Design
Defence and Security
Indian Knowledge Systems
Registration Details:
Free hostel accommodation will be provided for participants.
Development boards will be provided by the organizers.
Teams must bring their own sensors and peripherals, if required.
Rules:
Projects must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Each team must select one official problem statement.
Abstract submission is mandatory.
The decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding.