Registration openSangrur · Sports · intermediate · robotics, hardware, competition
A hardware competition where teams design and build remote-controlled robots for head-to-head battles. Targeted at engineering students to test skills in robotics, mechanical design, and strategic control within a regulated arena.
Registration openKharagpur · Education · intermediate · robotics, hardware, engineering
A free off-road robotics competition for college students in Kharagpur where teams build and remotely operate RC rovers to navigate rugged terrain and complete resource challenges. Participants test engineering skills in hardware design, control systems, and strategic navigation.
Registration openSangrur · Sports · intermediate · robotics, hardware, engineering
Teams design and build wireless, battery-powered RC boats to navigate an obstacle course and race for speed in a swimming pool. Open to diploma and undergraduate engineering students from any college.
Registration openSangrur · Sports · intermediate · drone-piloting, robotics, competition
A manual drone piloting competition where teams navigate obstacle courses, drop payloads, and hover without GPS. Open to students of all institutes for TechFEST'26 in Sangrur.
Registration openLaungowal · Education · intermediate · hardware, verilog, vhdl
An individual offline competition for students to design digital circuits using Verilog or VHDL. Participants solve 10 problems involving logic gates, FSMs, and memory interfaces within one hour without internet access.
Registration openSangrur · Education · intermediate · prototype, hardware, innovation
A hardware and innovation competition where student teams design and present functional prototypes solving real-world problems in industry, products, or smart appliances. Participants must deliver a working model, detailed report, and live pitch to judges.
Registration openSangrur · Tech · intermediate · iot, prototyping, hardware
Teams design and build functional hardware prototypes or IoT systems to solve real-world problems like agriculture, health, or home automation. Participants may integrate AI/ML features and must present a working model along with a detailed technical report.
Kolkata · Tech · beginner · hackathon, collaboration, innovation
HackSpire'26 is a 26-hour student-led hackathon in Kolkata where teams build software and hardware solutions for real-world problems. Organized by the FIEM ACM Student Chapter, it offers mentorship, networking, and prizes for participants of all skill levels.
Registration openLaungowal · Education · intermediate · soldering, electronics, hardware
A hardware competition testing electronic troubleshooting and soldering skills through a theory quiz and a timed practical soldering challenge. Open to students from all institutes competing for cash prizes and certificates.
Ithaca · Education · beginner · hackathon, software-development, hardware
BigRed//Hacks 2026 is a free weekend hackathon at Cornell University where students build software or hardware projects. Open to all majors and experience levels, it includes beginner tracks, team matching, and provided meals and lodging.
Registration openMumbai · Education · intermediate · hardware, sustainability, iot
A hardware competition challenging students to design biodegradable electronic circuits and sensors for sustainability. Teams develop prototypes addressing e-waste issues across sectors like healthcare or agriculture, culminating in an on-site presentation at Techfest IIT Bombay.
Registration openOnline · Tech · hackathon, ai, iot
A free online hackathon where participants use AI and IoT to build solutions for India's garbage problem. Open to students and professionals working solo or in teams to address waste management through software or hardware prototypes.