Opportunity brief
About the Competition
- Vihaan X is one of North India's largest student-run hackathons, organized by IEEE DTU.
- The Hardware Track challenges participants to turn innovative ideas into tangible, working prototypes that solve real-world problems.
- Teams collaborate under time pressure, designing and building functional hardware solutions within an intensive 24-hour sprint.
- The track is built around creativity, technical experimentation, and genuine hands-on engineering — not just theory.
- It's a platform where builders think fast, iterate faster, and walk away with something real.
Hardware Track Domains
- IoT – Connected devices and intelligent systems
- AgriTech – Technology for modern agriculture and farming
- Smart City & Civic Tech – Urban infrastructure and governance solutions
- Sustainability – Climate-conscious and eco-friendly innovations
- Open Innovation – Build anything innovative beyond the defined tracks; bring your own unique idea to life
Team Size
- Maximum of 4 participants per team.
Rounds:
- Day 1: Building and developing projects, from core features to a working prototype
- Day 2 (around 10 AM): Project evaluation and judging
- Final Round: Shortlisted teams present to industry experts
- Winners are announced after final presentations improvise it
Learning Opportunities
- Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals throughout the event
- Hands-on exposure to circuit design, prototyping, and hardware development
- Real-world engineering practice built on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
Rewards
- Exciting cash prizes and exclusive rewards for winning teams
- Recognition for the most innovative and impactful hardware solutions
The Opportunity
- Vihaan X creates an electrifying environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation collide.
- Participants don't just build prototypes — they build practical, real-world experience in hardware development.
- Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned builder, this is 24 hours to prove what you can create.