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Alva’s AIML Department Announces ‘Fusion Techathon 4.0’ — A 24-Hour National Innovation Challenge for Engineering Students

Alva’s AIML Department Announces ‘Fusion Techathon 4.0’ — A 24-Hour National Innovation Challenge for Engineering Students

Moodubidire: The Department of AI/ML at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology is set to host ‘Fusion Techathon 4.0’, a 24-hour national-level hackathon, on May 8 and 9, 2026. The competition, which spans AI/ML, IoT, and Open Theme categories, is not limited to Alva’s students and is open to engineering students from colleges across India**. Participants can compete in **teams of up to four members.

The event is being organized under the guidance of Prof. Harish Kundar, Head of the AIML Department, and aims to serve as a platform for echnological innovation, integration, and elevation**. With the tagline “Innovate • Integrate • Elevate,” the hackathon seeks to bring out the creativity and problem-solving abilities of young engineers.

Each team can have up to four members. The hackathon will be conducted under three broad tracks — IoT, AI/ML, and Open Theme. Organizers have clarified that there will be no fixed problem statements or mandatory requirements, giving students the freedom to choose and develop any product, prototype, or solution as long as it falls within one of the broad domains. This open structure is expected to encourage ideas in social impact, industry, education, healthcare, automation, and startup-oriented innovation.

According to the organizers, the event carries a total prize pool of ₹60,000. The top three teams will receive ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 respectively, while the remaining amount will be distributed as consolation prizes for deserving teams. The prize structure is expected to further boost competitive spirit and inspire startup and research-driven thinking among participants.

The event will take place at the AIET Auditorium, where teams will work continuously for 24 hours to build their solutions and present them before an expert jury panel. Participation is expected from talented students representing engineering institutions from across the country.

Registrations are already open, and interested students are encouraged to register with their teams at the earliest. For more details, participants may contact 7795362467 or 9535190350.

Through this techathon, Alva’s aims to provide students with practical exposure to solving real-world industry problems, strengthen teamwork skills, and promote the adoption of emerging technologies.