ElectroNova 2026 – 24-Hour Hands-on Hardware Hackathon
Organized by: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Institution: E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Event Dates: 23–24 October 2026
Mode: Hybrid – Online Screening and Offline Grand Finale
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Registration Fee: ₹200 per participant, payable at the venue
Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026
About the Event
ElectroNova 2026 is a 24-hour hands-on hardware hackathon organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College. The event challenges students to transform innovative ideas into functional hardware prototypes through circuit design, embedded programming, testing, and real-time debugging.
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all engineering branches and colleges, ElectroNova provides a platform to explore emerging technologies, collaborate with peers, solve real-world problems, and demonstrate practical engineering skills.
Bring your ideas. Build your solution. Make it work!
Hackathon Tracks
Participants can choose one of the following six tracks:
- IoT & IIoT – Smart devices, connected sensors, industrial monitoring, and automation.
- 5G/6G & Wireless Communication – Wireless networks, communication systems, and next-generation connectivity.
- Embedded Systems & Robotics – Microcontroller-based systems, robotics, sensing, and automation.
- Digital Systems & VLSI – Digital design, FPGA implementation, RTL, and verification.
- Biomedical & Wearable Devices – Healthcare monitoring, assistive technologies, and wearable electronics.
- Open Innovation – Hardware solutions addressing real-world challenges from everyday life, campuses, or industries.
Selection Process
- Phase 1 – Idea Abstract Submission: Submit a PDF outlining the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, and design concept. The top 40 teams will be shortlisted.
- Phase 2 – Online Pitch & Technical Review: Shortlisted teams present their initial build, architecture, and prototype workflow. The top 20 teams advance.
- Phase 3 – On-Campus Grand Finale: Finalists build, test, and demonstrate their working prototypes during the 24-hour hackathon.
Prizes and Recognition
- Winner: ₹10,000
- Runner-up: ₹7,500
- Internship interview opportunity with industry partners for the winning team.
- Certificates for all participants.
- An opportunity to showcase technical skills and gain hands-on hardware development experience.
Eligibility and Team Rules
- Open to UG and PG students with a valid college ID.
- Each team must have 2–4 members.
- Inter-college and inter-branch teams are permitted.
- Each team can participate in one track.
- Pre-built models and plagiarized concepts are not permitted. Development and assembly must follow the event rules.
Important Dates
- Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2026
- Shortlist announcement: 17 October 2026
- Online pitch and technical review: 19 October 2026
- Grand Finale: 23–24 October 2026
Venue
E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu – 611002.
Registration
Register your team through the official registration form:
https://electronova.vercel.app/
For further details, visit the official website or contact the event coordinators.
ElectroNova 2026 – 24 Hours at the Bench. Build It. Test It. Prove It.
Students, research scholars, and faculty members from relevant engineering, science, management, and technology disciplines.
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