ITC India 2026 Presents
HACKATHON
Innovate. Create. Transform the Future of Semiconductor Testing
Date
July 19-21, 2026
Location
Bengaluru, India
Duration
48 Hours
About the Hackathon
Join us for an electrifying 48-hour innovation marathon where brilliant minds converge to solve real-world challenges in semiconductor testing, design verification, and hardware validation. This hackathon is your opportunity to work alongside industry experts, leverage cutting-edge tools, and create solutions that could shape the future of the semiconductor industry.
Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, this is your chance to showcase your skills, learn from the best, and network with leaders in the test and verification domain.
Hackathon Themes
AI/ML in Testing
Develop intelligent solutions using machine learning for test pattern generation, fault diagnosis, and test optimization.
Hardware Security
Create innovative approaches to detect and prevent hardware trojans, side-channel attacks, and security vulnerabilities.
Low-Power Design
Build tools and methodologies for power-aware testing, energy-efficient test strategies, and power consumption analysis.
DFT Innovation
Design novel Design-for-Test architectures, built-in self-test mechanisms, and automated test insertion techniques.
Test Data Analytics
Develop visualization tools, predictive analytics, and big data solutions for test data management and analysis.
Open Innovation
Propose your own unique solution to any challenge in semiconductor testing, validation, or verification.
Who Can Participate?
Students: Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline with an interest in electronics, computer science, or semiconductors.
Professionals: Industry professionals, researchers, and engineers working in semiconductor, VLSI, or related fields.
Enthusiasts: Anyone passionate about hardware innovation and problem-solving.
Teams: Form teams of 2-4 members. Solo participation is also welcome!
Open to All: No prior hackathon experience required. Beginners are encouraged to participate!
What You Get
Expert Mentorship: Guidance from industry leaders and academic experts throughout the event.
Tools & Resources: Access to premium EDA tools, cloud computing resources, and development boards.
Networking: Connect with peers, professionals, and potential employers from leading semiconductor companies.
Food & Refreshments: Meals, snacks, and beverages provided throughout the event.
Swag & Goodies: Event merchandise, t-shirts, and sponsor swag for all participants.
Certificates: Participation certificates for all attendees and special recognition for winners.
Event Schedule
Day 1 - July 19, 2026
Day 2 - July 20, 2026
Day 3 - July 21, 2026
Rules & Guidelines
- ▸All team members must be registered participants of ITC India 2026.
- ▸Teams can consist of 1-4 members. Cross-institution teams are allowed.
- ▸All code and designs must be original work created during the hackathon period.
- ▸Use of existing libraries, frameworks, and APIs is permitted, but must be documented.
- ▸Projects will be judged on innovation, technical complexity, practicality, and presentation.
- ▸All submissions must include source code, documentation, and a demo/presentation.
- ▸Participants must follow the IEEE Code of Ethics and maintain professional conduct.
- ▸Organizers reserve the right to disqualify teams violating rules or exhibiting misconduct.
- ▸The initial project proposal submission is limited to 2-pages and must be submitted by the due date. Feedback will be provided to all the teams by the ART committee to help complete the proposed research.
- ▸Submission to be made through EasyChair.
Important Dates
Registration Opens
March 1, 2026
Early Bird Deadline
May 15, 2026
Registration Closes
July 10, 2026
Hackathon Dates
July 19-21, 2026
Contact Us
Email:hackathon@itctestweekindia.org
Website:www.itctestweekindia.org