About the Hackathon: Edge AI Hackathon 2026 is a national-level hardware innovation challenge organized by the IEEE EDS Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Council on Electronics Design & Automation PMEC. The hackathon aims to encourage students to design and implement real-time Edge AI and Embedded Systems solutions using FPGA, Raspberry Pi, Renesas, ESP32, and Arduino platforms. Participants will solve real-world engineering challenges while showcasing innovation, technical excellence, and hardware implementation skills. Prize Pool: ₹45,000 Eligibility: Open to B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students. Team size: 3–5 members. Team members must belong to the same institute. Inter-department and inter-specialization teams are allowed. Competition Structure: Round 0: Online Abstract Submission Round 1: Online Software Simulation Round 2: On-site Hardware Implementation, Live Demonstration, and Final Presentation Tracks: FPGA Raspberry Pi / Renesas Kit ESP32 / Arduino Problem Domains: Communication Systems Biomedical Engineering Image and Signal Processing Processor Design Defence and Security Indian Knowledge Systems Registration Details: Registration fee: ₹1,200 per participant (₹1,000 for IEEE Members). Free hostel accommodation will be provided for participants. Development boards will be provided by the organizers. Teams must bring their own sensors and peripherals, if required. Rules: Projects must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification. Each team must select one official problem statement. Abstract submission is mandatory. The decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding.