Vidyutspanda - Hardware Hackathon

OverviewVIDYUTSPANDA 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 2026Venue: Dayananda Sagar University, BengaluruTeam Size: 3 members per teamRegistration Fee: ₹300 per teamRegistration Deadline: 10 November 2026Eligibility:Inter-college and inter-interdisciplinary teams are allowed.Each team must consist of exactly three students.Domains:MechaversSilicoreWavenexNeuronixNexusgridCircutshieldCompetition 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:InnovationTechnical feasibilityReal-world relevance and presentationAwards:WinnerRunner-upSecond Runner-upBest InnovationBest Hardware IntegrationMost Cost-Effective SolutionRules: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!