Vidyutspanda - Hardware Hackathon

VIDYUTSPANDA’26 is a 36-hour hardware innovation challenge organised by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, in association with Electroblitz Club and IEEE DSU Student Branch. Participants build working hardware prototypes that solve real-world problems, guided by industry mentors and academic experts.

• Event dates: 19-20 November 2026

• Venue: Dayananda Sagar University, Harohalli, Bengaluru

• Team size: exactly 3 members

• Registration fee: ₹300 per team

• Registration deadline: 10 November 2026

Eligibility

• Open to students from all colleges and disciplines.

• Each team must have exactly 3 members.

• Each team must include at least one B.Tech student. Teams made up entirely of M.Tech students are not permitted.

• Inter-college and interdisciplinary teams are allowed.

• Team composition cannot be changed after registration.

Domains

• Mechavers: Robotics, Drones & Autonomous Systems

• Silicore: FPGA, VLSI & Reconfigurable Computing

• Wavenex: Wireless Communication, RF & Signal Processing

• Neuronix: Edge AI, Embedded Intelligence & Deep Tech

• Nexusgrid: Industrial Automation & Critical Infrastructure

• Circuitshield: Hardware Security & Cyber-Physical Defence

A hardware prototype is mandatory in every domain.

Competition Format

Round 1: PPT Screening Submit a PPT outlining your problem statement, proposed solution, innovation and technical feasibility on the official template.

Round 2: 36-Hour Prototype Challenge Shortlisted teams build, test and demonstrate a functional hardware prototype on the DSU campus.

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 Criteria

• Innovation: originality and creativity of the idea

• Technical Feasibility: practical implementation and scalability

• Real-World Relevance and Presentation: alignment with the problem and clarity of communication

Awards and Perks

• Winner

• Runner-up

• Second Runner-up

• Best Innovation

• Best Hardware Integration

• Most Cost-Effective Solution

• Participation certificates for all participants

• Goodies and an industry-expert meetup

What We Provide

Food and refreshments, internet and power supply at the venue, and transport for shortlisted teams between Silk Institute Metro Station and DSU…

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