Opportunity brief
SENSORA 2.0, organized by The Instrument Society of India (ISOI), is a high-intensity 36-hour hackathon where innovators, developers, and problem-solvers come together to transform bold ideas into functional solutions.
Designed as a platform for innovation, rapid prototyping, and real-world problem-solving, SENSORA 2.0 challenges participants to build under pressure, collaborate effectively, and develop technology-driven solutions with meaningful impact.
With a focus on Intelligent Hardware & IoT, Artificial Intelligence & Data-Driven Innovation, Healthcare Technologies, and Embedded Systems, participants will take their ideas from concept to prototype while receiving guidance from mentors, industry professionals, and domain experts.
Hackathon Format
- Round 1 – Registration & Team Formation
- 18 September | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Participants check in, finalize their teams, and complete the necessary setup before the hackathon begins.
- Round 2 – Hackathon: Build Phase
- 18 September, 11:00 AM – 19 September, 6:00 AM
- The core 19-hour build phase begins. Teams work continuously to develop their solutions from the ground up.
- Participants will also have access to:
- Expert Speaker Session: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Mentor Interaction: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Dedicated breaks for meals and refreshments
- Guidance and check-ins from the organizing team throughout the build phase
- Round 3 – Elimination Round
- 19 September | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Judges evaluate the submitted projects based on key technical and innovation parameters. Teams must achieve a minimum of 70% project completion to qualify.
- The Top 15 teams will advance to the final round.
- Round 4 – Final Review
- 19 September | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- The shortlisted teams present their completed solutions before the judging panel. Projects are evaluated in depth on innovation, technical feasibility, problem–solution fit, scalability, market potential, and overall execution.
- Round 5 – Results & Closing
- 19 September | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- The winners are announced, followed by the vote of thanks and participant dispersal.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be evaluated on:
- Innovation & Uniqueness
- Technical Feasibility
- Problem–Solution Fit
- Market Potential
- Scalability
- Coding & Development
- Rapid Prototyping
- Presentation Skills
- Domain Expertise
- Teamwork & Performance Under Pressure
Focus Areas
Participants can explore innovative solutions across areas such as:
- Intelligent Hardware & IoT
Develop smart, connected systems that address real-world challenges.
- Artificial Intelligence & Data-Driven Innovation
Leverage AI, machine learning, and data to create intelligent and impactful solutions.
- Healthcare Technologies
Build technology-driven solutions that improve healthcare delivery, monitoring, accessibility, or outcomes.
- Embedded Systems
Design and develop efficient hardware-software solutions for practical applications.
Who Can Participate?
SENSORA 2.0 welcomes college students, school students, freshers, and working professionals who are passionate about technology, innovation, and problem-solving.
Team Size: 2–4 members
Whether you are a developer, hardware enthusiast, AI innovator, healthcare-tech enthusiast, or simply someone with a strong idea, SENSORA 2.0 gives you the opportunity to build, compete, and showcase what you can create under pressure.
Why Participate?
- Build a functional solution within an intense hackathon environment.
- Get insights and guidance from industry experts and mentors.
- Work on real-world problems across emerging technology domains.
- Test your technical and creative abilities under time constraints.
- Present your solution before an expert judging panel.
- Compete with innovative teams and showcase your capabilities.
Think fast. Build faster. Innovate boldly.
Step into the arena at SENSORA 2.0 and turn your idea into a solution that stands out.