SemiCon Hackathon - Explore, Innovate & Build with Semiconductors | IIT Bombay

SARCathon 2026 | Presented by SARC, IIT BombayBuild the Technology of Tomorrow.The semiconductor industry is powering the next generation of AI, communication, computing, and intelligent hardware. Now, it's your turn to build for it.SemiCON Hackathon 2026 is a Pan-IIT technical competition that challenges students to solve problems at the intersection of Semiconductor Technology, Communication, and AI Hardware.Identify the challenge. Engineer the solution. Take your idea further with expert mentorship.What is SemiCON?Participants will work on challenging problem statements across two key areas:CommunicationExplore technical challenges shaping the future of communication and connected systems.AI HardwareBuild innovative solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and semiconductor hardware.Participants will first submit their proposed solutions individually. Shortlisted participants will then receive mentoring support to refine and develop their ideas further.Competition StructureRound 1 | Screening RoundChoose a specified sub-theme and submit your proposed technical solution to the given problem statement.The strongest submissions will be shortlisted based on the quality of their approach, technical understanding, and innovation.Round 2 | Hackathon & Problem SolvingShortlisted participants will further develop their solutions with expert mentoring support.Final solutions will be evaluated by faculty and industry experts on technical approach, innovation, solution quality, and practical applicability.Why Participate?Compete with talented students from IITs across IndiaWork on challenging semiconductor problemsExplore Communication and AI HardwareReceive mentoring to strengthen your solutionGet your work evaluated by faculty and industry expertsApply classroom knowledge to practical technical challengesDevelop deeper semiconductor and hardware expertiseShowcase your technical problem-solving abilitiesRepresent your institute on a Pan-IIT platformWho Should Participate?SemiCON is ideal for students passionate about:Electronics & Electrical EngineeringSemiconductor TechnologyCommunication SystemsAI HardwareVLSI & Chip DesignEmbedded SystemsHardware DevelopmentComputer ArchitectureWhether you're an aspiring semiconductor engineer, hardware developer, electronics enthusiast, or AI hardware builder, SemiCON is your opportunity to solve problems that matter.Participation FormatRegistration: IndividualMode: OnlineTeam formation: As per the competition guidelinesImportant DatesRegistrations Open: 25 August 2026Registration Deadline: 3 September 2026Round 1: 1–7 September 2026Round 2: September–October 2026Join the official WhatsApp group for important announcements, competition updates, and further details:https://chat.whatsapp.com/EY20XQ86htR8LmPfASNalo?mode=gi_tReady to Build What Comes Next?Think beyond the chip. Solve beyond the classroom.Take on a real semiconductor challenge, learn from experts, and build a solution for the technologies shaping tomorrow.Register for SemiCON Hackathon 2026 and put your technical thinking to the test.For QueriesNaitik AgarwalSARC CTM+91 89055 54103Neeraj WankhedeSARC CTM+91 86002 92947