Overclock

OVERCLOCK 2027 | 24-Hour National-Level Hardware Hackathon

BUILD. INNOVATE. ENGINEER THE FUTURE.

OVERCLOCK 2027 is a 24-hour national-level hardware hackathon organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology (FCRIT), Vashi, Navi Mumbai, in association with IEEE FCRIT Student Branch (STB 61121), EESA and ISLE FCRIT.

The hackathon challenges undergraduate students to identify real-world engineering problems and develop practical, innovative hardware solutions. From energy and industrial automation to healthcare and defence, turn your ideas into working physical prototypes.

Important Dates

• 06 November 2026: Registrations Open
• 10 November 2026: Round 1 Problem Statements Released
• 15 December 2026: Round 1 Submission Deadline (11:59 PM IST)
• 22 December 2026: Shortlist Announcement (Top 30 Teams + 5 Waitlisted)
• 22 January 2027: Finale Problem Statements Released
• 29–30 January 2027: 24-Hour On-Campus Hackathon at FCRIT, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Hackathon Structure

Round 1 – Online Proposal Screening

100% Free – No Registration Fee

• Register your team and select a problem statement.
• Submit your proposed solution using the official PPT template.
• Explain your problem understanding, proposed approach, hardware architecture, components and technical feasibility.
• No physical prototype is required during this round.
• All teams can participate in Round 1 without any payment.

Round 2 – 24-Hour On-Campus Finale

₹1,500 + 18% GST = ₹1,770 PER TEAM

• The top 30 teams will qualify, with 5 additional teams on the waitlist.
• Only shortlisted teams will be required to pay the Round 2 participation fee.
• Finalists will receive fresh problem statements one week before the event.
• Teams will design, assemble, program and demonstrate a functional hardware prototype within 24 hours.
• All final assembly, soldering, wiring and firmware development must take place during the event. Completed prototypes and pre-assembled final circuits are not permitted.

Payment Information: Round 2 participation fees will be collected separately through the official FCRIT institutional payment portal after shortlisting and confirmation. No payment is required through Unstop for Round 1 registration or submission.

Hackathon Domains

Participants can explore challenges across six domains:

• General Innovation & Open Track – Practical real-world problems, infrastructure solutions, accessibility, public safety and innovative hardware applications.
• Energy, Power & Sustainability – Renewable energy, smart grids, EV technology, power management and energy efficiency.
• Smart Home & Consumer Electronics – Smart appliances, household safety, IoT and consumer-focused hardware.
• Industrial Automation & Monitoring – Industrial sensors, predictive maintenance, fault detection and automation.
• Defence & National Security – Field equipment, surveillance, remote monitoring, communication and personnel safety.
• Healthcare & Assistive Technology – Patient monitoring, rehabilitation, medical equipment and assistive devices.

What Finalists Can Expect

• Dedicated 24-hour prototyping workstations.
• Access to selected college laboratory equipment and workshop facilities, subject to availability and safety protocols.
• Technical guidance and mentorship.
• Meals and refreshments during the event.
• Event kit and participant goodies.
• Overnight rest arrangements.
• National-level finalist certificates.

Cash Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹25,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹15,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹10,000
• Consolation & Category Prizes: ₹25,000

Additional category awards will recognize outstanding solutions across the hackathon domains, excluding teams already receiving the top three overall prizes.