Hackathon (Hardware and Software) - Nirmith'26

Nirmith 2026 – Hackathon Nirmith 2026 Hackathon is a national-level, execution-focused competition hosted by the IoTronics Club at NMIT Bangalore, where participants build and demonstrate real-world solutions within a limited time. The hackathon emphasizes practical implementation, requiring teams to develop working prototypes and present them to a panel of judges. The hackathon is conducted under two dedicated tracks: Hardware and Software.Participants must choose one track based on their approach The Screening round (Round 1) is FREE for all, ONLY selected teams (for Round 2) have to pay the registration amount of ₹400 per team. Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (1st to 4th year) across India Students from all branches and disciplines are eligible Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed Team size: 3–4 members per team Participants must register for only one track: Hardware Track Software Track Round 1: Online Screening (FREE for all teams) Teams will submit a PPT explaining their project they are going to build at hackathon. Problem statement Proposed solution Implementation approach Evaluation based on: Clarity Feasibility Innovation Shortlisting: Selected teams will advance to the offline round Round 2: On-Campus Hackathon (Shortlisted Participant Only) Duration: 14 hours What we provide:         Food & Refreshments: To keep your energy high, meals and snacks will be provided throughout      the event. Fun & Networking: Beyond the coding, expect engaging mini-activities and a chance to connect with fellow innovators. Infrastructure: Workspace, Wi-Fi, and power supply. Teams will: Build their solution Develop a working prototype Prepare final presentation Track Guidelines (important): Hardware Track: Teams must bring: All hardware components (sensors, microcontrollers, modules, etc.) Required tools and accessories Laptops for programming and integration ️Note: No hardware components will be provided by the organizers Only basic infrastructure (power supply, workspace,wifi) will be available Software Track: Teams must bring: Laptops for development Organizers will provide: Internet (Wi-Fi access) Workspace and basic infrastructure Hardware Track Themes: Healthcare & Assistive Technology Environment & Sustainability Smart Mobility & Transportation IoT for Smart Cities Open Hardware Innovation Software Track Themes: AI/ML Application Sustainability & Resource Optimization Healthcare & Wellness Fintech and Web3 Open Innovation Software Evaluation Criteria: Innovation and originality Technical implementation Functionality of the prototype Practical applicability Presentation and clarity Prize Pool: Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000 Hardware Track: (₹50,000 total) Winner - ₹25,000 Runner Up - ₹15,000 Second Runner Up - ₹10,000 SoftwareTrack: (₹50,000 total) Winner - ₹25,000 Runner Up - ₹15,000 Second Runner Up - ₹10,000 Rules: Teams must participate in only one track All development must happen during the hackathon duration Pre-built or previously developed projects are not allowed Teams must present a working prototype Plagiarism or copying will lead to disqualification Judges’ decision will be final and binding Additional Guidelines Participants must bring: Laptops (mandatory for both tracks) Hardware components (only for hardware track) Solutions must demonstrate: Working prototype Clear real-world application Final Note: Nirmith Hackathon is designed to test not just ideas, but execution under constraints. Participants are expected to build solutions that are functional, practical, and impactful within the given time.