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July 30
Registration Starts
EVOKE 2026
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VENTURE26
The 16-hour national hardware hackathon.
Sustain. Shield. Accelerate.
👥 2–4 Members🔩 Hardware Prototype🏆 Cash + Grants
Registration opens July 30
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DEVFOLIOAPPLICATIONS
16 HRSHARDWARE SPRINT
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Venture26 Timeline
Track every important date before the event.
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August 15
Registration Ends
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Sep 2
Shortlisted Teams Announcement
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Sep 10
Hackathon Begins
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Sep 11
Hackathon Ends
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Venture26 Challenge Tracks
Choose one challenge track and build a working hardware solution.
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Agro-Sustenance & Smart Yield
Precision agriculture, farming automation & robotics, smart food storage, livestock monitoring, and soil health networks.
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Eco-Shield & Disaster Intelligence
Flood monitoring, early warning systems, landslide risk assessment, wildfire detection, and rescue technologies.
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Kinetic Grid & Clean Mobility
Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV safety, smart charging, V2G technology, and intelligent traffic networks.
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Industrial Integrity & Workforce Armor
Structural health monitoring, predictive machine maintenance, worker safety systems, and automated inspection.
05 / COMPLIANCE
Hackathon Rules & Mandate
Team Size
Form a squad of 2 to 4 undergraduate/graduate students.
16-Hour Sprint
All hardware fabrication, embedded systems assembly, and coding must occur during the hackathon.
Hardware Prototype
A working physical prototype is mandatory for final evaluation. Development boards, sensors, and microcontrollers are permitted.
Registration
Official registration and team submissions will be conducted via the official portal.
Judging Criteria
Innovation, Technical Complexity, Functionality, Scalability, and Presentation.
LOADOUT
What to Bring
Laptop & ChargerDev BoardsSensorsSoldering KitComponent KitMultimeterEnthusiasm 🔥
EVALUATION
Judging Rubric
Innovation25%
Technical Depth25%
Functionality20%
Scalability15%
Presentation15%
🏆 REVEALING SOON
Sustain. Shield. Accelerate.Exciting rewards await!HACKATHON PLATFORM PARTNER
06 / KNOWLEDGE BASE
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is EVOKE 2026?+
EVOKE 2026 is the flagship innovation event by MACE IoT Club, featuring a Project Expo and a 16-hour Hackathon, along with workshops, technical talks, competitions, and other pre-events.
02What are the main events?+
Project Expo and a 16-Hour Hackathon.
03Who can participate?+
Students, developers, innovators, makers, and tech enthusiasts from colleges across India.
04Is EVOKE open only to MACE students?+
No. EVOKE welcomes participants from institutions across the country.
05How do I register for the Hackathon?+
Hackathon registrations are conducted exclusively through Devfolio.
06How do I register for the Project Expo?+
Project Expo registrations are conducted through Unstop.
07Can I participate in both the Expo and the Hackathon?+
Yes, as long as you complete the registration process for each event separately and meet their eligibility requirements.
08Are the workshops and pre-events open to everyone?+
Yes. Most pre-events are open to all interested participants, subject to seat availability.
09Will participants receive certificates?+
Yes. Eligible participants in workshops, competitions, the Project Expo, and the Hackathon will receive certificates.
10Where will EVOKE 2026 be held?+
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), Kothamangalam, Kerala.
11How can I stay updated?+
Follow EVOKE’s official social media pages and join the community for the latest announcements and registration updates.
12Whom can I contact if I have questions?+
You can reach out to the EVOKE organizing team through the official contact details provided on the website and social media channels.
07 / CONTACT UPLINK
Get In Touch
FINAL CALL / VENTURE26
READY TO
BUILD IT REAL?
Form your 2–4 member squad, pick your challenge theme, and apply with Devfolio to compete for exciting rewards and hardware grants.
Registration opens July 30
Join the EVOKE WhatsApp community ↗