Opportunity brief
About
KERNEL PRIME'26 is a 24-hour offline hackathon organized by the Departments of ECE & EE (VLSI Design & Technology), S.A. Engineering College, Chennai. Build innovative solutions, solve real-world challenges, and compete for exciting prizes.
Event Details
- Date: October 8–9, 2026
- Mode: Offline
- Team Size: 2–4 Members
- Tracks: Hardware & Software
- Prize Pool: ₹50,000
Eligibility
- Open to engineering students from external colleges.
- Teams must have 2–4 members from the same institution.
- Inter-department teams are allowed.
- S.A. Engineering College students are not eligible.
Selection Process
- Register online (Free)
- Submit an Open Innovation PPT (Max. 6 slides)
- Shortlisting based on proposal
- Selected teams pay ₹1,000 per team
- Participate in the 24-hour offline hackathon
Hardware Track
- Hardware problem statements released 1 day before the event.
- Teams must bring their own components and tools.
Software Track
- Problem statements shared with shortlisted teams.
- Develop and present a working solution during the hackathon.
PPT Submission
Submit a maximum 6-slide PPT covering:
- Problem Statement
- Proposed Solution
- Innovation
- Technical Approach
- Feasibility
- Implementation Plan
Rules
- One team, one track.
- Projects must match the selected track.
- Plagiarism or misconduct will lead to disqualification.
- Judges' decision will be final.
Think. Build. Innovate. Be the Core.