Hello
India is rapidly advancing in the semiconductor domain—but true excellence lies in how we integrate sensing, intelligence, and system-level validation.
To build that bridge, ELCIA (Electronics City Industries Association) and VLSI System Design (VSD) are hosting a nationwide Sensor Characterisation
Hackathon, focused on TRL‑8 (Technology Readiness Level 8) readiness. This is not a routine coding event. It is an engineering challenge where students must select real-world sensors, build hardware systems, and generate performance data that proves reliability beyond the lab.
🔗 Hackathon link: https://elciatechsummit.in/hackathon-2025/
Why should your students participate?
- They will work with real sensors, boards, and components - not just simulations.
- They will characterise systems for drift, accuracy, noise, and uptime - skills that matter in industry and research.
- They will build a GitHub portfolio with reproducible data, code, and reports - visible to recruiters and
collaborators.
- Top 10 teams will be invited to IIIT Bangalore for the final demonstration at the prestigious ELCIA Tech Summit.
How will your college stand out?
- Participation showcases your institution’s commitment to practical engineering and national innovation missions.
- Teams from your campus demonstrating TRL-8 readiness will be seen as industry-ready contributors in core tech domains like
healthcare, energy, and environmental sensing.
- Recognition from ELCIA and VSD gives your college visibility in the Semiconductor and DeepTech community.
We’re looking for the kind of engineering mindset that blends curiosity with rigour - exactly what Indian academia is known for.
We sincerely hope to see your students and your institution at the forefront of this national initiative.
Warm regards,
Kunal
Ghosh
Founder, VLSI System Design (VSD)
In collaboration with Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA)
