Vihaan X: Hardware Track

About the Competition

• Vihaan X is one of North India's largest student-run hackathons, organized by IEEE DTU.

• The Hardware Track challenges participants to turn innovative ideas into tangible, working prototypes that solve real-world problems.

• Teams collaborate under time pressure, designing and building functional hardware solutions within an intensive 24-hour sprint.

• The track is built around creativity, technical experimentation, and genuine hands-on engineering — not just theory.

• It's a platform where builders think fast, iterate faster, and walk away with something real.

Hardware Track Domains

• IoT – Connected devices and intelligent systems

• AgriTech – Technology for modern agriculture and farming

• Smart City & Civic Tech – Urban infrastructure and governance solutions

• Sustainability – Climate-conscious and eco-friendly innovations

• Open Innovation – Build anything innovative beyond the defined tracks; bring your own unique idea to life

Team Size

• Maximum of 4 participants per team.

Rounds:

• Day 1: Building and developing projects, from core features to a working prototype

• Day 2 (around 10 AM): Project evaluation and judging

• Final Round: Shortlisted teams present to industry experts

• Winners are announced after final presentations improvise it

Learning Opportunities

• Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals throughout the event

• Hands-on exposure to circuit design, prototyping, and hardware development

• Real-world engineering practice built on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving

Rewards

• Exciting cash prizes and exclusive rewards for winning teams

• Recognition for the most innovative and impactful hardware solutions

The Opportunity

• Vihaan X creates an electrifying environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation collide.

• Participants don't just build prototypes — they build practical, real-world experience in hardware development.

• Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned builder, this is 24 hours to prove what you can create.

Venue: Delhi Technological University

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