International Hackathon on Digital Electronics and Communication Devices

<h4 data-start="180" data-end="286"><strong data-start="186" data-end="284">International Hackathon on Digital Electronics and Communication Devices (May 30–June 1, 2026)</strong></h4> <p data-start="287" data-end="367"><strong data-start="287" data-end="296">Mode:</strong> Online | <strong data-start="306" data-end="319">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="369" data-end="372" /> <h5 data-start="374" data-end="404"><strong data-start="378" data-end="404">1] About the Hackathon</strong></h5> <p data-start="405" data-end="960">The <strong data-start="409" data-end="490">International Hackathon on Digital Electronics and Communication Devices 2026</strong>, organized by <strong data-start="505" data-end="521">Mastering Up</strong>, is a three-day global innovation challenge aimed at accelerating advancements in <strong data-start="604" data-end="690">modern electronics, embedded systems, IoT, and wireless communication technologies</strong>.<br data-start="691" data-end="694" />This event provides a collaborative platform for <strong data-start="743" data-end="795">students, engineers, researchers, and innovators</strong> to design smart, energy-efficient, and scalable electronic and communication solutions that address real-world industrial, consumer, and environmental challenges.</p> <p data-start="962" data-end="1217">Participants will brainstorm, design, prototype, and pitch innovative ideas that leverage <strong data-start="1052" data-end="1157">digital logic, semiconductor technology, signal processing, 5G/6G networks, and communication systems</strong> to shape the next era of connected and intelligent devices.</p> <hr data-start="1219" data-end="1222" /> <h5 data-start="1224" data-end="1262"><strong data-start="1228" data-end="1262">2] Problem Statements / Tracks</strong></h5> <h4 data-start="1264" data-end="1317"><strong data-start="1269" data-end="1317">Track 1: Low-Power IoT Communication Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="1318" data-end="1547">Design a low-power wireless communication module for IoT applications, optimizing range, latency, and energy efficiency.<br data-start="1438" data-end="1441" />💡 <em data-start="1444" data-end="1464">Expected Solution:</em> Prototype of a low-energy IoT transceiver with efficient data transfer mechanisms.</p> <h4 data-start="1549" data-end="1599"><strong data-start="1554" data-end="1599">Track 2: FPGA-Based Smart Control Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="1600" data-end="1798">Develop a control system using FPGA for real-time industrial automation or robotics.<br data-start="1684" data-end="1687" />💡 <em data-start="1690" data-end="1710">Expected Solution:</em> FPGA-implemented circuit design demonstrating adaptive control and precision operation.</p> <h4 data-start="1800" data-end="1858"><strong data-start="1805" data-end="1858">Track 3: Communication Noise Reduction Algorithms</strong></h4> <p data-start="1859" data-end="2067">Propose a digital signal processing solution to minimize noise in high-frequency communication channels.<br data-start="1963" data-end="1966" />💡 <em data-start="1969" data-end="1989">Expected Solution:</em> Software or hardware-based DSP algorithm simulation and performance analysis.</p> <h4 data-start="2069" data-end="2113"><strong data-start="2074" data-end="2113">Track 4: 5G/6G Network Optimization</strong></h4> <p data-start="2114" data-end="2337">Build an algorithm or simulation model to improve data throughput and reduce latency in 5G/6G networks.<br data-start="2217" data-end="2220" />💡 <em data-start="2223" data-end="2243">Expected Solution:</em> Prototype demonstrating network traffic optimization using mathematical or AI-based modeling.</p> <h4 data-start="2339" data-end="2378"><strong data-start="2344" data-end="2378">Track 5: Smart Sensor Networks</strong></h4> <p data-start="2379" data-end="2598">Design a distributed wireless sensor network capable of real-time data collection and fault detection.<br data-start="2481" data-end="2484" />💡 <em data-start="2487" data-end="2507">Expected Solution:</em> Circuit and software model of a multi-sensor system with efficient communication protocol.</p> <h4 data-start="2600" data-end="2665"><strong data-start="2605" data-end="2665">Track 6: VLSI Circuit Design for Sustainable Electronics</strong></h4> <p data-start="2666" data-end="2880">Create a low-cost, energy-efficient VLSI architecture for wearable or medical applications.<br data-start="2757" data-end="2760" />💡 <em data-start="2763" data-end="2783">Expected Solution:</em> VLSI simulation or layout design showcasing optimized performance and reduced power consumption.</p> <h4 data-start="2882" data-end="2928"><strong data-start="2887" data-end="2928">Track 7: Secure Communication Devices</strong></h4> <p data-start="2929" data-end="3141">Develop encryption-embedded communication hardware that ensures data privacy in wireless transmission.<br data-start="3031" data-end="3034" />💡 <em data-start="3037" data-end="3057">Expected Solution:</em> Prototype or simulation integrating secure data encryption protocols into hardware.</p> <h4 data-start="3143" data-end="3198"><strong data-start="3148" data-end="3198">Track 8: Digital Signal Modulation Innovations</strong></h4> <p data-start="3199" data-end="3436">Propose a new or improved digital modulation scheme for faster and reliable communication in varying conditions.<br data-start="3311" data-end="3314" />💡 <em data-start="3317" data-end="3337">Expected Solution:</em> MATLAB or hardware-based demonstration of a modulation technique with superior SNR and BER values.</p> <h4 data-start="3438" data-end="3508"><strong data-start="3443" data-end="3508">Track 9: AI-Assisted Fault Detection in Communication Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="3509" data-end="3691">Develop an AI-based system that predicts and diagnoses hardware or signal faults in real-time.<br data-start="3603" data-end="3606" />💡 <em data-start="3609" data-end="3629">Expected Solution:</em> AI model integrated with sensor inputs or signal diagnostics.</p> <h4 data-start="3693" data-end="3741"><strong data-start="3698" data-end="3741">Track 10: Individual Student Innovation</strong></h4> <p data-start="3742" data-end="4014">Participants can submit an original idea related to <strong data-start="3794" data-end="3842">digital electronics or communication devices</strong>, demonstrating creativity and independent innovation.<br data-start="3896" data-end="3899" />💡 <em data-start="3902" data-end="3922">Expected Solution:</em> Prototype, simulation, or concept presentation addressing an identified real-world problem.</p> <hr data-start="4016" data-end="4019" /> <h5 data-start="4021" data-end="4058"><strong data-start="4025" data-end="4058">3] Event Schedule (Three-Day)</strong></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="4060" data-end="4437"> <thead data-start="4060" data-end="4088"> <tr data-start="4060" data-end="4088"> <th data-start="4060" data-end="4070" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4062" data-end="4069">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4070" data-end="4088" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4072" data-end="4086">Activities</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4119" data-end="4437"> <tr data-start="4119" data-end="4238"> <td data-start="4119" data-end="4146" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4121" data-end="4145">Day 1 (May 30, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4146" data-end="4238">Inaugural Ceremony, Team Registrations, Hackathon Briefing, Problem Statement Allocation</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4239" data-end="4333"> <td data-start="4239" data-end="4266" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4241" data-end="4265">Day 2 (May 31, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4266" data-end="4333">Design & Development Phase, Mentorship Sessions, Mid-Evaluation</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4334" data-end="4437"> <td data-start="4334" data-end="4361" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4336" data-end="4360">Day 3 (June 1, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4361" data-end="4437">Final Submission, Project Presentations, Jury Evaluation, Award Ceremony</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4439" data-end="4442" /> <h5 data-start="4444" data-end="4488"><strong data-start="4448" data-end="4488">4] Eligibility & Participation Rules</strong></h5> <ul data-start="4490" data-end="4909"> <li data-start="4490" data-end="4520"> <p data-start="4492" data-end="4520"><strong data-start="4492" data-end="4506">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 Members</p> </li> <li data-start="4521" data-end="4666"> <p data-start="4523" data-end="4666">Open to <strong data-start="4531" data-end="4575">students, professionals, and researchers</strong> across disciplines (Electronics, Communication, Computer Science, Instrumentation, etc.)</p> </li> <li data-start="4667" data-end="4783"> <p data-start="4669" data-end="4783">Participants must adhere to a <strong data-start="4699" data-end="4731">professional code of conduct</strong> ensuring respect, originality, and collaboration.</p> </li> <li data-start="4784" data-end="4848"> <p data-start="4786" data-end="4848">Plagiarized or pre-developed solutions will be disqualified.</p> </li> <li data-start="4849" data-end="4909"> <p data-start="4851" data-end="4909">Teams must submit all work within the defined timelines.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="4911" data-end="4914" /> <h5 data-start="4916" data-end="4946"><strong data-start="4920" data-end="4946">5] Evaluation Criteria</strong></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="4948" data-end="5409"> <thead data-start="4948" data-end="4983"> <tr data-start="4948" data-end="4983"> <th data-start="4948" data-end="4964" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4950" data-end="4963">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="4964" data-end="4983" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4966" data-end="4981">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5021" data-end="5409"> <tr data-start="5021" data-end="5093"> <td data-start="5021" data-end="5051" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5023" data-end="5050">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5051" data-end="5093">Originality and uniqueness of the idea</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5094" data-end="5175"> <td data-start="5094" data-end="5138" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5096" data-end="5137">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5138" data-end="5175">Relevance and real-world benefits</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5176" data-end="5251"> <td data-start="5176" data-end="5207" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5178" data-end="5206">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-start="5207" data-end="5251" data-col-size="md">Depth, accuracy, and working feasibility</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5252" data-end="5332"> <td data-start="5252" data-end="5284" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5254" data-end="5283">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5284" data-end="5332">Potential to expand and sustain the solution</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5333" data-end="5409"> <td data-start="5333" data-end="5360" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5335" data-end="5359">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5360" data-end="5409">Clarity, structure, and demonstration quality</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="5411" data-end="5414" /> <h5 data-start="5416" data-end="5447"><strong data-start="5420" data-end="5447">6] Prizes & Recognition</strong></h5> <p data-start="5449" data-end="5560">🏆 <strong data-start="5452" data-end="5471">Top 10 Winners:</strong><br data-start="5471" data-end="5474" />Receive <strong data-start="5482" data-end="5508">USD 1000 Worth Voucher</strong> from <strong data-start="5514" data-end="5558">“Idea to Startup Scheme” of SUKISH GROUP</strong></p> <p data-start="5562" data-end="5669">🥇 <strong data-start="5565" data-end="5581">Top 3 Teams:</strong><br data-start="5581" data-end="5584" />Projects shared with <strong data-start="5605" data-end="5655">leading organizations for seed funding support</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="5670" data-end="5838"> <li data-start="5670" data-end="5695"> <p data-start="5672" data-end="5695"><strong data-start="5672" data-end="5693">Intel Corporation</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5696" data-end="5721"> <p data-start="5698" data-end="5721"><strong data-start="5698" data-end="5719">Texas Instruments</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5722" data-end="5756"> <p data-start="5724" data-end="5756"><strong data-start="5724" data-end="5754">Samsung Research Institute</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5757" data-end="5786"> <p data-start="5759" data-end="5786"><strong data-start="5759" data-end="5784">Qualcomm Technologies</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5787" data-end="5838"> <p data-start="5789" data-end="5838"><strong data-start="5789" data-end="5838">Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="5840" data-end="5874">🎖️ <strong data-start="5844" data-end="5872">Additional Recognitions:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5875" data-end="6179"> <li data-start="5875" data-end="5928"> <p data-start="5877" data-end="5928">Certificates of Participation to all participants</p> </li> <li data-start="5929" data-end="6018"> <p data-start="5931" data-end="6018"><strong data-start="5931" data-end="5971">Special Category – Innovation Awards</strong> during <em data-start="5979" data-end="6016">MU International Awards 2026 Series</em></p> </li> <li data-start="6019" data-end="6099"> <p data-start="6021" data-end="6099">Opportunity to showcase projects at related <strong data-start="6065" data-end="6097">MU International Conferences</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6100" data-end="6179"> <p data-start="6102" data-end="6179">Selected ideas will be published as abstracts in <strong data-start="6151" data-end="6179">MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6181" data-end="6184" /> <h5 data-start="6186" data-end="6217"><strong data-start="6190" data-end="6217">7] Registration Section</strong></h5> <p data-start="6219" data-end="6245">💡 <strong data-start="6222" data-end="6243">Registration Fee:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6246" data-end="6490"> <li data-start="6246" data-end="6350"> <p data-start="6248" data-end="6350"><strong data-start="6248" data-end="6282">Indian Team (up to 4 members):</strong> ₹499<br data-start="6287" data-end="6290" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6295" data-end="6348">Register Here (Indian)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="6351" data-end="6490"> <p data-start="6353" data-end="6490"><strong data-start="6353" data-end="6394">International Team (up to 4 members):</strong> USD 50<br data-start="6401" data-end="6404" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6409" data-end="6490">Register Here (International)</a></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6492" data-end="6540">🕒 <strong data-start="6495" data-end="6525">Deadline for Registration:</strong> May 23, 2026</p> <hr data-start="6542" data-end="6545" /> <h5 data-start="6547" data-end="6577"><strong data-start="6551" data-end="6577">8] Contact Information</strong></h5> <p data-start="6579" data-end="6701">📧 <strong data-start="6582" data-end="6592">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="6593" data-end="6616">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="6616" data-end="6619" />🌐 <strong data-start="6622" data-end="6634">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6635" data-end="6699">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>