Build breakthrough solutions using AI-enabled EDA workflows and
development boards.
Grand Finale at IESA Vision Summit 2026 (Bengaluru) — pitch to IESA
leadership + top industry experts.
Build breakthrough solutions using AI-enabled EDA workflows and development boards.
Grand Finale at IESA Vision Summit 2026 (Bengaluru) — pitch to IESA < leadership + top industry experts.
The IESA DeepTech Hackathon is a national platform for building practical, industry-ready solutions in two of the most critical technology domains shaping India’s electronics future: semiconductor design and embedded systems.
This hackathon is designed to do more than just collect ideas. It is structured to help teams move from a problem statement to a clear solution architecture, working prototype/demo, and a compelling pitch, supported by domain mentorship and a transparent evaluation framework.
Participants will explore how AI can enhance core chip design workflows, improving performance, reducing design cycles, and enabling smarter decision-making in areas such as RTL development, verification, design-space exploration, and physical design.
Participants will build functional embedded applications on development boards, focusing on real-world use cases such as smart sensing networks, secure gateways, RTOS-based control systems, edge AI prototypes, robotics, and industrial IoT.
The most promising teams will be shortlisted to pitch at the IESA Vision Summit 2026. Finalists will get the opportunity to present to IESA leadership, semiconductor and electronics industry experts, and ecosystem partners offering high visibility, strong credibility, and real opportunities to take solutions forward.
India’s electronics and semiconductor ecosystem is entering a high-growth phase, and the skills demand is shifting fast from “only coding” to deep-tech building across silicon + embedded systems. Chip design complexity is rising, and companies worldwide are increasingly adopting AI/ML inside EDA workflows to improve productivity in areas like verification, PPA optimization, and design-space exploration. At the same time, real products are being built and deployed at the edge (devices, gateways, industrial IoT), where low-latency, secure, reliable embedded applications matter. This hackathon directly aligns with these trends by creating a national platform for talent to build industry-relevant prototypes in two future-critical tracks AI-enabled chip design and embedded development on boards and culminates in a high-value opportunity: finalists pitch at IESA Vision Summit 2026, Bengaluru, in front of IESA leadership and senior industry experts, turning hackathon work into real ecosystem visibility and next-step opportunities.
Builds talent for AI + EDA and embedded/edge two of the fastest-growing deep-tech skill areas.
Moves teams beyond ideas to working demos + measurable outcomes (benchmarks, results, documentation).
Moves teams beyond ideas to working demos + measurable outcomes (benchmarks, results, documentation).
Offers a unique advantage Vision Summit stage access for finalists to pitch and network with the ecosystem.
We officially kick off the IESA Hackathon! The portal goes live with tracks, themes, and key guidelines. Start exploring problem statements and prepare your team.
Register your team and submit your idea. Choose your track and problem statement, and share your initial solution approach. Early submissions help you plan better.
Join interactive webinars to understand tracks, concepts, expectations, and how to make strong submissions. Get clarity on templates, judging criteria, and presentation tips.
Last date to register and submit your idea. Ensure your submission is complete and follows the format. Late entries will not be accepted.
Submitted ideas will be reviewed by expert evaluators. Shortlisting will be based on innovation, feasibility, clarity, and impact.
Shortlisted teams will be announced via email and the portal. You’ll receive next-step instructions and details for the semi-final pitch process.
Teams will present online in the semi-finale rounds. Based on pitches and demos, finalists will be selected for the Vision Summit stage.
Shortlisted teams receive expert mentoring to refine solution design, prototype/demo, and pitch deck.
Finalists will present live at IESA Vision Summit 2026 in Bengaluru to IESA leadership and senior industry experts. Winners will be announced at the summit.
Celebrate brilliance and innovation with exceptional prizes and prestigious recognition!
Total Prize Pool: ₹2,00,000
Finalists get the opportunity to attend the summit and pitch on a high-visibility stage in front of IESA leadership and senior industry experts.
Exclusive hardware / development kits, tool credits, and goodies from sponsoring partners (subject to sponsor availability).
Certificates, digital badges, and feature highlights across IESA + i4C channels for top teams.
Direct networking with industry leaders, semiconductor & embedded experts, startups, and ecosystem partners at the summit.
Top teams get visibility for internships, hiring opportunities, and project collaborations with participating companies and partners.
Head – Research & Innovation
Neilsoft | Secretary, i4C
A technology leader with 22+ years of expertise in software development, specializing in embedded systems and web applications.
Lead Subject Matter Expert
L&T EduTech
A passionate educator with 30+ years’ experience in engineering education, specializing in curriculum design, pedagogy, evaluation, and technologies.
Founder & CEO
10cTechClub
Startup entrepreneur and educator with 25+ years experience, founder of 10xTechClub delivering experiential learning.
Head - Embedded Systems
Aeron Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Bharat Kokate, Head of Embedded Systems and scrum Master, brings 17+ years’ expertise, mentoring innovation through hackathons.
IESA is India’s leading industry body for ESDM, semiconductors, and intelligent electronics, connecting industry, startups, academia, and policymakers to strengthen India’s innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.
IESA Vision Summit 2026 is IESA’s flagship industry gathering focused on advancing India’s semiconductor and electronics (ESDM) ecosystem bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, startups, academia, and technology experts for strategic discussions, partnerships, and showcases. The 2026 theme is “Design to Manufacturing — Synergy of Product, Production and Skill”, emphasizing India’s transition toward a Product Nation, Production Nation, and Skills Nation.
Delegates
Exhibitors
Keynotes
Panel Discussions
Sessions
Students can register their Teams directly. One student from the team who is the Team leader must register & choose the designation as Team leader as mentioned on the portal and the team members.
Students, Btech, BE, PhD, research fellow, professionals with 2 years of experience.
2–4 members (recommended).
Development is online; Grand Finale at IESA Vision Summit 2026, Bengaluru.
Deck + demo/prototype + documentation + repo/video (as applicable).
For embedded track, teams may use their own dev boards and hardware.
Innovation, feasibility, technical depth, impact, demo quality.
Max 10-12 teams will make it to the grand finale.
All updates related to the hackathon will be given on the website itself and email will be sent for ease of communication. We would recommend regularly following the i4C website, to avoid inadvertently missing any emails. Please add support@i4c.into avoid emails from us going into your Spam / Junk folder.
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