Vidyutspanda - Hardware Hackathon

Overview VIDYUTSPANDA is a 36-hour hardware innovation challenge organized by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, in association with the ElectroBlitz Club. Participants will develop innovative hardware prototypes to solve real-world problems. Event Dates: 19–20 November 2026 Venue: Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru Team Size: 3 members per team Registration Fee: ₹300 per team Registration Deadline: 10 November 2026 Eligibility: Inter-college and inter-interdisciplinary teams are allowed. Each team must consist of exactly three students. Domains: Mechavers Silicore Wavenex Neuronix Nexusgrid Circutshield Competition Format: Round 1 – PPT Screening: Submit a PPT outlining your problem statement, proposed solution, innovation, and technical feasibility. Round 2 – 36-Hour Prototype Challenge: Shortlisted teams build, test, and demonstrate a functional hardware prototype. Each team must work on one problem statement. Final submissions must include the prototype, circuit diagram, code repository link, and a one-page report. The final demonstration consists of 5 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes of Q&A. Evaluation: Innovation Technical feasibility Real-world relevance and presentation Awards: Winner Runner-up Second Runner-up Best Innovation Best Hardware Integration Most Cost-Effective Solution Rules: Teams must have exactly three members. Original work is mandatory; plagiarism and previously developed code are prohibited. Participants must bring their own laptops, components, and development kits. Pre-built modules are prohibited except standard sensors and microcontrollers. All submissions must meet the prescribed deadlines. Participants must follow safety guidelines and organizer instructions. Judges' and organizing committee's decisions are final. Join INVENTIQON 2026 to innovate, collaborate, and transform ideas into working hardware solutions!