Industry Innovation
Hackathon'26
Tamil Nadu Industrial Ecosystem's premier 24-hour hackathon. Build the future of Smart Manufacturing|
Where Innovation Meets Industry
A National Level 24-Hour Hackathon organized by Startup Cell, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. Join top developers, designers, and innovators to solve real-world industrial challenges. Push the boundaries of what's possible and secure exclusive internships.
Innovation Tracks
& Auto Industry 4.0
TRACK A
Smart Manufacturing & Auto Industry 4.0
HIGH PRIORITY FOR TAMIL NADU – 2026
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: Automobile Manufacturing, EV Production, Auto Components, MSMEs
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: Hyundai (Sriperumbudur), Renault-Nissan (Oragadam), TVS Motor (Hosur), Ashok Leyland (Chennai), Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Royal Enfield, Sundaram Clayton.
Problem Focus: Predictive maintenance, digital twin modeling, quality defect detection, production optimization for automotive lines.
Expected Output: AI-enabled manufacturing dashboard or digital twin simulation.
Battery Analytics
TRACK B
Electric Vehicles & Battery Analytics
HIGH PRIORITY FOR TAMIL NADU – 2026
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: EV Manufacturing, Battery Management Systems, Charging Infrastructure
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: Ola Electric (Hosur), Ather Energy (Hosur), Tata Motors EV, TVS iQube Division, Exide Industries, Amara Raja Batteries
Problem Focus: Battery health monitoring, charging optimization, EV fleet analytics, energy efficiency tracking.
Expected Output: Battery analytics model or EV performance dashboard.
Logistics Optimization
TRACK C
Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
HIGH PRIORITY FOR TAMIL NADU – 2026
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: Automotive Supply Chain, Port Logistics, Industrial Warehousing
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: Chennai Port Trust, Ennore Port, DP World, TVS Logistics, DHL Supply Chain (TN Operations)
Problem Focus: Supply chain visibility gaps, inventory inefficiencies, last-mile delivery delays.
Expected Output: Supply chain optimization platform or logistics analytics model.
TRACK D
Industrial Cybersecurity
HIGH PRIORITY FOR TAMIL NADU – 2026
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: Manufacturing IT/OT Systems, Automotive Production Lines
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: Hyundai IT Systems, Renault-Nissan Digital, Bosch India (Coimbatore), L&T Technology Services (Chennai)
Problem Focus: Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in OT/industrial networks.
Expected Output: Industrial threat detection or SOC dashboard prototype.
Green Manufacturing
TRACK E
Sustainability & Green Manufacturing in TN
HIGH PRIORITY FOR TAMIL NADU – 2026
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: Renewable Energy, Automotive ESG Compliance, Industrial Energy Efficiency
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: Tata Power Renewables, Adani Green, Siemens Energy, TVS Sustainability Division
Problem Focus: Carbon footprint reduction, energy monitoring, ESG reporting automation.
Expected Output: Carbon tracking or ESG analytics dashboard.
Analytics
TRACK F
SkillTech & Workforce Analytics
Tamil Nadu Focus Industries: Automotive Skill Development, Polytechnic & ITI Ecosystem
Key TN-Based Companies / Clusters: TN AUTO Skills Development Centers, Government ITIs, Industry Skill Councils, Naan Mudhalvan-linked institutions
Problem Focus: Skill gap identification in automotive manufacturing and EV ecosystem.
Expected Output: AI-based workforce skill gap analytics and recommendation engine
Event Breakdown
Dates
17-18 March 2026
Reporting time: 9:00 AM
Venue
Dr. Remibai Jeppiaar Auditorium, Hall 2
Duration
24 Hours Hackathon
Non-stop coding & deployment
Perks
Top Internship Offers, Merit Awards, Cash Prizes & E-Certificates
Our Collaborators
Sathyabama Startup Cell
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