Kernel Prime'26 - 24 Hour Hackathon

AboutKERNEL PRIME'26 is a 24-hour offline hackathon organized by the Departments of ECE & EE (VLSI Design & Technology), S.A. Engineering College, Chennai. Build innovative solutions, solve real-world challenges, and compete for exciting prizes.Event DetailsDate: October 8–9, 2026Mode: OfflineTeam Size: 2–4 MembersTracks: Hardware & SoftwarePrize Pool: ₹50,000EligibilityOpen to engineering students from external colleges.Teams must have 2–4 members from the same institution.Inter-department teams are allowed.S.A. Engineering College students are not eligible.Selection ProcessRegister online (Free)Submit an Open Innovation PPT (Max. 6 slides)Shortlisting based on proposalSelected teams pay ₹1,000 per teamParticipate in the 24-hour offline hackathonHardware TrackHardware problem statements released 1 day before the event.Teams must bring their own components and tools.Software TrackProblem statements shared with shortlisted teams.Develop and present a working solution during the hackathon.PPT SubmissionSubmit a maximum 6-slide PPT covering:Problem StatementProposed SolutionInnovationTechnical ApproachFeasibilityImplementation PlanRulesOne team, one track.Projects must match the selected track.Plagiarism or misconduct will lead to disqualification.Judges' decision will be final.Think. Build. Innovate. Be the Core.