Edge AI Hackathon 2026
By Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
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A national-level hardware innovation challenge for B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students — ₹45,000 prize pool across FPGA, Raspberry Pi/Renesas, and ESP32/Arduino tracks.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹45,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Edge AI Hackathon 2026 is a national-level hardware innovation challenge organized by the IEEE EDS Student Branch Chapter and 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.
Who Should Apply Open to B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students from any Indian institute. Teams of 3–5 members from the same institute are eligible. Inter-department and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Tracks / Themes The competition is structured around three hardware tracks:
- FPGA — Design and implement solutions using FPGA platforms.
- Raspberry Pi / Renesas Kit — Build applications using Raspberry Pi or Renesas development boards.
- ESP32 / Arduino — Develop embedded systems using ESP32 or Arduino.
Problem domains include Communication Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Image and Signal Processing, Processor Design, Defence and Security, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is a multi-round competition:
- Round 0: Online abstract submission.
- Round 1: Online software simulation.
- Round 2: On-site hardware implementation, live demonstration, and final presentation at Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, Odisha.
Development boards will be provided by the organizers. Teams must bring their own sensors and peripherals if required. Projects must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification. Each team must select one official problem statement. The decision of the judges and organizing committee is final.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹45,000 distributed across the three tracks:
- FPGA track: ₹20,000
- Raspberry Pi / Renesas Kit track: ₹15,000
- ESP32 / Arduino track: ₹10,000
All winners receive certificates.
Eligibility Open to B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students. Team size: 3–5 members. All team members must belong to the same institute. Inter-department and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
About the Organiser Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, is a premier engineering institution in Odisha. The IEEE EDS Student Branch Chapter and IEEE Council on Electronics Design & Automation PMEC are active student chapters that regularly organize technical events, workshops, and competitions to foster innovation in electronics and embedded systems.
How to Apply Registration deadline is August 15, 2026. Registration fee: ₹1,200 per participant (₹1,000 for IEEE members). Free hostel accommodation will be provided for participants. Apply via the official Unstop page linked above.
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Organizers
Organizer
Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹45,000
What You Get
Winning teams receive cash prizes split by track: ₹20,000 for the FPGA track, ₹15,000 for the Raspberry Pi / Renesas Kit track, and ₹10,000 for the ESP32 / Arduino track. All winners also receive certificates. The organisers provide development boards for the hardware rounds, so teams don't need to source those, though they must bring their own sensors and peripherals if required. Participants get free hostel accommodation during the on-site round. Registration costs ₹1,200 per participant (₹1,000 for IEEE members).
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
