International Hackathon on Electrical and Power Engineering Innovations

<h4 data-start="181" data-end="260">International Hackathon on Electrical and Power Engineering Innovations</h4> <p data-start="261" data-end="404"><strong data-start="261" data-end="270">Date:</strong> March 14–16, 2026<br data-start="288" data-end="291" /><strong data-start="291" data-end="300">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="307" data-end="310" /><strong data-start="310" data-end="323">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="369" data-end="372" /><strong data-start="372" data-end="389">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="406" data-end="409" /> <h5 data-start="411" data-end="440">🔹 1. About the Hackathon</h5> <p data-start="441" data-end="943">The <strong data-start="445" data-end="520">International Hackathon on Electrical and Power Engineering Innovations</strong> aims to bring together engineering minds, researchers, and innovators to address global challenges in the field of energy generation, transmission, and utilization. With the world moving rapidly toward smart grids, sustainable energy systems, and digitalized power infrastructure, this hackathon serves as a platform for participants to create real-world solutions using cutting-edge technologies and innovative designs.</p> <p data-start="945" data-end="1152">Participants will collaborate over three days to develop projects that enhance power efficiency, promote renewable integration, and improve energy resilience through automation, IoT, and AI-based approaches.</p> <hr data-start="1154" data-end="1157" /> <h5 data-start="1159" data-end="1198">🔹 2. Problem Statements / Tracks</h5> <h4 data-start="1200" data-end="1253"><strong data-start="1205" data-end="1253">1. Smart Grid Automation and Fault Detection</strong></h4> <p data-start="1254" data-end="1429">Design a real-time monitoring and fault detection system using IoT and AI that can identify, isolate, and restore faults in smart grids to minimize downtime and energy loss.</p> <h4 data-start="1431" data-end="1490"><strong data-start="1436" data-end="1490">2. Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Stability</strong></h4> <p data-start="1491" data-end="1689">Develop a solution to optimize the integration of renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro) into existing grids while maintaining grid stability and power quality under fluctuating supply conditions.</p> <h4 data-start="1691" data-end="1730"><strong data-start="1696" data-end="1730">3. Energy Storage Optimization</strong></h4> <p data-start="1731" data-end="1891">Create an intelligent control system for battery energy storage or hybrid systems to ensure optimal charge-discharge cycles, longer life, and cost efficiency.</p> <h4 data-start="1893" data-end="1950"><strong data-start="1898" data-end="1950">4. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure</strong></h4> <p data-start="1951" data-end="2094">Propose a model for scalable, energy-efficient EV charging stations that leverage renewable sources and enable demand-side energy management.</p> <h4 data-start="2096" data-end="2137"><strong data-start="2101" data-end="2137">5. AI-Powered Energy Forecasting</strong></h4> <p data-start="2138" data-end="2293">Build a predictive analytics tool using AI/ML to forecast energy consumption and generation patterns for better grid management and operational planning.</p> <h4 data-start="2295" data-end="2352"><strong data-start="2300" data-end="2352">6. Power Loss Reduction in Transmission Networks</strong></h4> <p data-start="2353" data-end="2483">Design a cost-effective solution to reduce technical and non-technical power losses in long-distance power transmission systems.</p> <h4 data-start="2485" data-end="2530"><strong data-start="2490" data-end="2530">7. Sustainable Rural Electrification</strong></h4> <p data-start="2531" data-end="2677">Develop innovative microgrid or mini-hydro systems to provide affordable and continuous power to remote rural areas with limited infrastructure.</p> <h4 data-start="2679" data-end="2729"><strong data-start="2684" data-end="2729">8. Industrial Power Efficiency Monitoring</strong></h4> <p data-start="2730" data-end="2869">Create a sensor-based smart system that helps industries monitor, analyze, and optimize power usage for different processes in real time.</p> <h4 data-start="2871" data-end="2918"><strong data-start="2876" data-end="2918">9. Energy Cybersecurity and Resilience</strong></h4> <p data-start="2919" data-end="3061">Design a cybersecurity solution to protect critical power infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure data integrity and system resilience.</p> <h4 data-start="3063" data-end="3105"><strong data-start="3068" data-end="3105">10. Individual Student Innovation</strong></h4> <p data-start="3106" data-end="3307">An open innovation challenge — participants may propose <strong data-start="3162" data-end="3196">any original idea or prototype</strong> related to <strong data-start="3208" data-end="3256">electrical and power engineering innovations</strong> that addresses a local or global energy challenge.</p> <hr data-start="3309" data-end="3312" /> <h5 data-start="3314" data-end="3350">🔹 3. Event Schedule (Three-Day)</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="3352" data-end="4155"> <thead data-start="3352" data-end="3390"> <tr data-start="3352" data-end="3390"> <th data-start="3352" data-end="3362" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3354" data-end="3361">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="3362" data-end="3375" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3364" data-end="3374">Agenda</strong></th> <th data-start="3375" data-end="3390" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="3377" data-end="3388">Details</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="3433" data-end="4155"> <tr data-start="3433" data-end="3594"> <td data-start="3433" data-end="3462" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3435" data-end="3461">Day 1 – March 14, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="3462" data-end="3503" data-col-size="sm">Inaugural Ceremony & Problem Unveiling</td> <td data-start="3503" data-end="3594" data-col-size="md">Welcome speech, hackathon briefing, team introductions, and announcement of challenges.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="3595" data-end="3685"> <td data-start="3595" data-end="3598" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="3598" data-end="3628" data-col-size="sm">Idea Submission & Mentoring</td> <td data-start="3628" data-end="3685" data-col-size="md">Teams submit initial ideas; mentors provide feedback.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="3686" data-end="3819"> <td data-start="3686" data-end="3715" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3688" data-end="3714">Day 2 – March 15, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="3715" data-end="3749" data-col-size="sm">Development & Technical Support</td> <td data-start="3749" data-end="3819" data-col-size="md">Coding, prototyping, and refinement sessions with mentor guidance.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="3820" data-end="3908"> <td data-start="3820" data-end="3823" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="3823" data-end="3846" data-col-size="sm">Mid-Evaluation Round</td> <td data-start="3846" data-end="3908" data-col-size="md">Progress presentations and shortlisting of semi-finalists.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="3909" data-end="4048"> <td data-start="3909" data-end="3938" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="3911" data-end="3937">Day 3 – March 16, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="3938" data-end="3972" data-col-size="sm">Final Presentation & Evaluation</td> <td data-start="3972" data-end="4048" data-col-size="md">Final pitch to jury panel, demonstration of prototypes, and Q&A session.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4049" data-end="4155"> <td data-start="4049" data-end="4052" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4052" data-end="4087" data-col-size="sm">Valedictory & Prize Announcement</td> <td data-start="4087" data-end="4155" data-col-size="md">Winners declared, certificate distribution, and closing remarks.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4157" data-end="4160" /> <h5 data-start="4162" data-end="4207">🔹 4. Eligibility & Participation Rules</h5> <ul data-start="4209" data-end="4667"> <li data-start="4209" data-end="4239"> <p data-start="4211" data-end="4239"><strong data-start="4211" data-end="4225">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="4240" data-end="4364"> <p data-start="4242" data-end="4364"><strong data-start="4242" data-end="4258">Eligibility:</strong> Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students from any university or institute (globally).</p> </li> <li data-start="4365" data-end="4405"> <p data-start="4367" data-end="4405"><strong data-start="4367" data-end="4390">Participation Mode:</strong> 100% online.</p> </li> <li data-start="4406" data-end="4667"> <p data-start="4408" data-end="4430"><strong data-start="4408" data-end="4428">Code of Conduct:</strong></p> <ul data-start="4433" data-end="4667"> <li data-start="4433" data-end="4470"> <p data-start="4435" data-end="4470">All submissions must be original.</p> </li> <li data-start="4473" data-end="4529"> <p data-start="4475" data-end="4529">Respect diversity and ensure collaborative teamwork.</p> </li> <li data-start="4532" data-end="4603"> <p data-start="4534" data-end="4603">Plagiarism or code theft will result in immediate disqualification.</p> </li> <li data-start="4606" data-end="4667"> <p data-start="4608" data-end="4667">Maintain professional communication throughout the event.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="4669" data-end="4672" /> <h5 data-start="4674" data-end="4705">🔹 5. Evaluation Criteria</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4707" data-end="5302"> <thead data-start="4707" data-end="4742"> <tr data-start="4707" data-end="4742"> <th data-start="4707" data-end="4723" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4709" data-end="4722">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="4723" data-end="4742" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4725" data-end="4740">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4780" data-end="5302"> <tr data-start="4780" data-end="4880"> <td data-start="4780" data-end="4810" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4782" data-end="4809">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-start="4810" data-end="4880" data-col-size="md">Novelty of concept and innovative approach to solving the problem.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4881" data-end="4998"> <td data-start="4881" data-end="4925" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4883" data-end="4924">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4925" data-end="4998">Real-world relevance, scalability, and potential for positive change.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4999" data-end="5111"> <td data-start="4999" data-end="5030" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5001" data-end="5029">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5030" data-end="5111">Depth of technical execution, design efficiency, and robustness of prototype.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5112" data-end="5207"> <td data-start="5112" data-end="5144" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5114" data-end="5143">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5144" data-end="5207">Economic and technical viability for real-world deployment.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5208" data-end="5302"> <td data-start="5208" data-end="5235" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5210" data-end="5234">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-start="5235" data-end="5302" data-col-size="md">Clarity, structure, and persuasiveness of the final pitch/demo.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="5304" data-end="5307" /> <h5 data-start="5309" data-end="5341">🔹 6. Prizes & Recognition</h5> <p data-start="5343" data-end="5477">🏆 <strong data-start="5346" data-end="5365">Top 10 Winners:</strong><br data-start="5365" data-end="5368" />Each will receive <strong data-start="5386" data-end="5415">USD 1000 Worth of Voucher</strong> under the <strong data-start="5426" data-end="5454">“Idea to Startup Scheme”</strong> by <strong data-start="5458" data-end="5474">SUKISH GROUP</strong>.</p> <p data-start="5479" data-end="5637">🥇 <strong data-start="5482" data-end="5498">Top 3 Ideas:</strong><br data-start="5498" data-end="5501" />Will be shared with <strong data-start="5521" data-end="5569">leading companies and research organizations</strong> for potential <strong data-start="5584" data-end="5623">seed funding and incubation support</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="5638" data-end="5772"> <li data-start="5638" data-end="5656"> <p data-start="5640" data-end="5656">Siemens Energy</p> </li> <li data-start="5657" data-end="5670"> <p data-start="5659" data-end="5670">ABB Group</p> </li> <li data-start="5671" data-end="5696"> <p data-start="5673" data-end="5696">General Electric (GE)</p> </li> <li data-start="5697" data-end="5719"> <p data-start="5699" data-end="5719">Schneider Electric</p> </li> <li data-start="5720" data-end="5772"> <p data-start="5722" data-end="5772">National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="5774" data-end="5808">🎖️ <strong data-start="5778" data-end="5806">Additional Recognitions:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5809" data-end="6122"> <li data-start="5809" data-end="5862"> <p data-start="5811" data-end="5862">Certificates of Participation to all participants</p> </li> <li data-start="5863" data-end="5945"> <p data-start="5865" data-end="5945">Special “Innovation Awards” during the <strong data-start="5904" data-end="5943">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5946" data-end="6038"> <p data-start="5948" data-end="6038">Opportunity to <strong data-start="5963" data-end="5992">showcase winning projects</strong> at related <strong data-start="6004" data-end="6036">MU International Conferences</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6039" data-end="6122"> <p data-start="6041" data-end="6122">All selected ideas will be <strong data-start="6068" data-end="6122">published as abstracts in MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6124" data-end="6127" /> <h5 data-start="6129" data-end="6161">🔹 7. Registration Section</h5> <p data-start="6163" data-end="6208">💡 <strong data-start="6166" data-end="6192">Registration Deadline:</strong> March 7, 2026</p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="6210" data-end="6552"> <thead data-start="6210" data-end="6260"> <tr data-start="6210" data-end="6260"> <th data-start="6210" data-end="6225" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6212" data-end="6224">Category</strong></th> <th data-start="6225" data-end="6235" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6227" data-end="6234">Fee</strong></th> <th data-start="6235" data-end="6260" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6237" data-end="6258">Registration Link</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="6315" data-end="6552"> <tr data-start="6315" data-end="6414"> <td data-start="6315" data-end="6351" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6317" data-end="6350">Indian Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6351" data-end="6358">₹499</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6358" data-end="6414"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6360" data-end="6412">Register Here (India)</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="6415" data-end="6552"> <td data-start="6415" data-end="6458" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6417" data-end="6457">International Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6458" data-end="6467">USD 50</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6467" data-end="6552"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6469" data-end="6550">Register Here (International)</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="6554" data-end="6557" /> <h5 data-start="6559" data-end="6590">🔹 8. Contact Information</h5> <p data-start="6592" data-end="6714">📧 <strong data-start="6595" data-end="6605">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="6606" data-end="6629">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="6629" data-end="6632" />🌐 <strong data-start="6635" data-end="6647">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6648" data-end="6712">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>