Hacktivate
Hacktivate challenges teams to combine sensors, hardware and predictive software into a working system. Think failure detection, demand forecasting, anomalies or early warnings.
Event Information
- When
- 14 October 2026, 11:00 AM → 15 October, 11:00 AM (IST)
- Format
- 24 hours · Overnight · Teams of 2–4
- Theme
- Predictive Systems
- Venue
- Ramaiah Technology Campus, 470-P, Peenya 4th Phase, Bengaluru 560058. Exact location follows registration.
- Host
- IEEE Student Chapter · Pravrutti 2026, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
- Components
- PCB Cupid · On-site sourcing
Schedule
| Milestone | Date and time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Hacktivate begins | Wednesday, 14 October · 11:00 AM |
| Overnight build continues | 14–15 October |
| Hacktivate ends | Thursday, 15 October · 11:00 AM |
The official schedule places this 24-hour event within the 14–16 October Pravrutti fest. Individual build-stage timings are not published; the sequence below describes the experience, not a timed agenda.
From First Signal to Final Demo
SENSE → BUILD → PREDICT → DEMO
- Define: Ideate, design circuits and simulate.
- Build: Procure components, assemble hardware and integrate sensors.
- Predict: Add predictive logic.
- Demonstrate: Power on your system live for judges.
Mentors support the overnight build. Meals, refreshments and a supervised rest area are provided.
Prizes & Partner Perks
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| First | ₹20,000 |
| Second | ₹15,000 |
| Third | ₹10,000 |
ElevenLabs: Participants receive one month of Creator; overall winners receive three months of Pro per member; the best ElevenLabs project receives three months of Scale per member.
Registration & Event Resources
₹200/team, paid online by the lead; organiser approval required.