Intelligent Product Development Hackathon

Opportunity Description: Intelligent Product Development Hackathon – IIIT Delhi 2026 A 36-hour on-campus deep-tech hackathon focused on real-world, industry-grade product engineering Emphasis on modular development, system integration, and deployable intelligent systems Organised By: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT Delhi) Event Details: Hackathon Duration: 36 hours Start Date & Time: 24 January 2026, 9:00 AM Results Announcement: 48 hours post start Deployment, Testing & Pitching Window: 12 hours (within the 48-hour cycle) Mode: On-campus (IIIT Delhi) Problem Statements / Project Themes: Smart Pollution Sensor System Smart Campus & Hostel Automation HealthTech – Smart Elderly Care Assistant AgriTech – Automated Crop Management & Agriculture Edge Device Domain Tracks: Electronics & Embedded System Design Mechanical / CAD Design IoT & Embedded Software UI/UX & Human–Computer Interaction AI / ML on Edge (TinyML, on-device inference) Finance & Business Planning (BOM, pricing, scalability, go-to-market) Team Structure: Domain-wise independent team formation Clear domain ownership is mandatory Interface-based system integration required during final phase Evaluation Criteria: Technical depth (domain-wise) Quality of system integration Innovation and real-world relevance Robustness and scalability Clarity of presentation and demonstration Eligibility: 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students Recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation) Open to Engineering, Technology, Design, and Management backgrounds Why Participate: Experience industry-grade product development Work across hardware, software, AI, and business domains Build strong, portfolio-worthy projects Learn modular system design and integration Network with peers, mentors, and faculty Important Note: Hackathon prioritizes engineering rigour and deployability Superficial mockups without technical depth will not score well