About Symbiot 2026
Symbiot 2026 is the flagship national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by the Electronics and Communication
Engineering (ECE) Department of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. It is
powered by IoTCrew and hosted on the Unstop platform.
Join 500+ innovators to design, build, and deploy real-world solutions across three exciting domains:
Embedded & IoT, Open Innovation, and Campus Innovation.
SYMBIOT pushes teams beyond pitch decks and demo-only hacks. The focus is on deployable hardware and software
stacks that can be tested, benchmarked, and scaled. From embedded systems and robotics to AI-driven platforms,
every solution is evaluated for engineering rigor and real-world impact by industry experts.
Hackathon Domains
Embedded and IoT
Build innovative hardware and IoT solutions using microcontrollers, sensors, and embedded systems.
Open Innovation
Create cutting-edge software solutions for real-world problems using any technology stack.
Campus Innovation
Solve campus-specific challenges at VVCE with practical, deployable solutions.
Prizes and Awards at Symbiot 2026
Total prize pool of ₹85,000+ across all domains:
- 1st Prize per domain: ₹15,000 + IEEE Certificate + Goodies
- 2nd Prize per domain: ₹10,000 + IEEE Certificate + Goodies
- Best Women Team: ₹5,000 + IEEE Certificate + Goodies
- Best Innovation Award: ₹5,000 + IEEE Certificate + Goodies
- All Participants: IEEE Certificates + Exciting Swags
Sponsors
Powered by: IoTCrew and Unstop
Prize Partners: Pravega Semiconductors, IEEE WIE, Tregorra
Proud Sponsors: GeeksForGeeks, Logycent, Pixelhut
Event Details
- Date: April 24-25, 2026 (24-hour hackathon)
- Venue: H Kempegowda Indoor Sports Complex, VVCE, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysuru, Karnataka 570002
- Team Size: 3-4 members
- Participants: 500+ innovators from across India
- Internet: High-speed WiFi provided
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hackathon online or offline?
The Symbiot 2026 hackathon will be conducted completely offline at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering,
Mysuru.
What is the eligibility criteria?
Students from engineering colleges across India are eligible to participate. Participants must register in
teams of 3 to 4 members.
What are the domains?
Symbiot 2026 features three domains: Embedded and IoT, Open Innovation, and Campus Innovation.
What are the prizes?
Each domain has a prize pool of ₹25,000 (1st: ₹15,000, 2nd: ₹10,000). Additional awards include Best Women
Team (₹5,000) and Best Innovation (₹5,000).
How to register?
Register through the Unstop platform or visit symbiotvvce.in for the registration link.
Previous Editions
Symbiot has been successfully conducted in previous years including Symbiot 2023, Symbiot 2024, and Symbiot
2025 at VVCE Mysore, making it one of Mysuru's biggest and most established hackathons.