Opportunity brief

Flagship Hybrid Hackathon of VISVA-TECH '26

️ Organized by: Department of Electrical Engineering, Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI), Vidisha
️ Dates: September 12th – 13th, 2026
Mode: Hybrid (Online Screening + On-Campus Daytime Lab Sprint + Virtual Overnight Hacking)
Venue: Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI), Vidisha, MP
Registration: 100% FREE
Prize Pool: ₹50,000+ (Cash Prizes + Trophies + Internship Referrals + Cloud Credits + Developer Perks)
About Engineers 2047

Welcome to Engineers 2047, the flagship national hybrid hackathon organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering as part of VISVA-TECH '26 at SATI Vidisha to commemorate National Engineers' Day (Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya's Birth Anniversary).

Under the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, this 2-round hybrid sprint brings together over 250+ top student developers, AI innovators, hardware builders, electrical/electronics innovators, and problem solvers across India to design, prototype, and build scalable solutions for real-world challenges.

Whether you specialize in Electrical & Hardware Systems, Web/App Development, AI/ML models, IoT & Embedded Systems, GreenTech, or FinTech, Engineers 2047 offers the ultimate stage to showcase your technical execution before industry experts, founders, and academic leaders!

Theme: Open Innovation (Solving for 2047 & Beyond)

Engineers 2047 follows an Open Innovation framework—there are no rigid problem statements! Teams are encouraged to identify a genuine real-world problem and build an impactful prototype.

Focus Tracks for Inspiration:

Smart Grid, IoT & Electrical Systems: Renewable integration, EV tech, smart meters, industrial automation, battery management.
GreenTech & Sustainability: Clean energy, waste management, carbon reduction, climate action, smart agriculture.
AI, ML & Intelligent Automation: Generative AI tools, computer vision, data-driven automation, smart tools.
️ Smart Campus & Urban Infrastructure: IoT systems, robotics, automated resource allocation, smart traffic & hardware builds.
Healthcare & Assistive Tech: Early diagnosis platforms, telemedicine, physical aids, mental health solutions.
️ FinTech, Web3 & Cybersecurity: Digital safety, decentralized solutions, financial inclusion platforms.
Open Innovation: Any tech-driven solution tackling pressing societal, industrial, or educational problems.

Competition Stages & Format

Round 1: Online PPT & Idea Screening (Elimination Round on Unstop)

- Mode: Fully Online via Unstop

Requirement: Submit a 5–7 slide Pitch Deck / Executive Summary (PPT or PDF) outlining:

The real-world problem statement
Proposed technical architecture & tech stack / hardware blueprint
Novelty, feasibility & impact

Shortlisting: Top teams will be invited to the Round 2 Hybrid Hackathon at SATI Vidisha.

Round 2: The Hybrid Hackathon Sprint (Sept 12–13, 2026)

️ Daytime (On-Campus at SATI Vidisha):

- Teams hack live in central computer labs with access to high-speed campus Wi-Fi, power workstations, hardware testing areas, and faculty/industry mentors from the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Nighttime (Virtual Sprint):

- Hacking transitions online overnight via Discord/Teams so participants can continue development seamlessly from hostels/accommodations with remote milestone checkpoints.

️ Event Timeline

Phase / Activity

Date & Time

Mode / Details

Registration & Idea Submission Deadline

September 7, 2026

Online on Unstop

Round 1 Shortlist Announcement

September 8, 2026

Unstop Portal & Email

Round 2 Hackathon Launch & Briefing

Sept 12, 09:30 AM

Auditorium, SATI Vidisha

On-Campus Lab Hacking Sprint

Sept 12, 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM

Central Computer & Electrical Labs

Overnight Virtual Coding Sprint

Sept 12, 05:01 PM – Overnight

Discord / Microsoft Teams

Lab Re-opening & Final Polish

Sept 13, 08:30 AM

SATI Vidisha Labs

CODE FREEZE & Final Project Submission

Sept 13, 12:30 PM

Unstop Portal / GitHub

Live Demonstrations & Jury Judging

Sept 13, 02:00 PM – 04:30 PM

Lab Stations

Valedictory & Winner Announcements

Sept 13, 05:00 PM

Main Auditorium

Registration & Hospitality Details

️ Registration Fee: 100% FREE for all participants on Unstop.
On-Campus Food & Hospitality Pass (Optional / On-Venue):
To ensure seamless catering during the 2-day sprint, an optional ₹250 per person Food Packet Pass (covering 2 full meals across both hacking days) is collected directly at the venue upon campus.
Free guest Wi-Fi and designated lab workstations provided for all finalists.

Prizes & Rewards (Total Pool Value: ₹50,000+)

1st Place (Grand Winner): ₹7,000 Cash Prize + Winner Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Direct Internship Interview Referrals
2nd Place (Runner-Up): ₹5,000 Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Internship Referrals
3rd Place: ₹3,000 Cash Prize + Certificate of Excellence + Internship Referrals

Special Perks for Finalists:

Direct internship referrals with partner tech firms
Developer cloud credits & premium software access passes
Branded swag kits (stickers, badges, laptop sleeves)
Certificates: Verified Certificates of Excellence for winners & Digital Participation Certificates for all shortlisted teams.

Eligibility & Guidelines

Team Size: 2 to 4 members per team.
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate engineering/technology students across Electrical, CS, IT, AI-DS, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and allied streams.
Inter-College Teams: Members from different colleges or branches are allowed to form a team.
Originality: All code, design, and hardware prototypes built during Round 2 must be written/developed during the hackathon timeline. Pre-existing projects will be disqualified.

Contact Information & Organizing Committee

️ Organized by: Department of Electrical Engineering, Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI), Vidisha
Student Convener: Vedansh Goyal (Lead Convener, VISVA-TECH '26)
Phone: +91 62653 20187
️ Email: vedansh27ai074@satiengg.in
Venue: Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI), Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh - 464001
Official Platform Partner: Unstop