Arduino Imagino

For Non-SLIET Participants Only techFEST'26 is North India's premier technical festival, organised by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Punjab. This is a paid opportunity with the early-bird packages mentioned below. Select Your Registration Package: 1. Without Accommodation: ₹299/- Includes: Access to any 5 events + Additional ₹149/event Participation certificate 2. With Accommodation: ₹599/- Includes: Access to any 5 events + Additional ₹149/event Hostel accommodation (Extra meal charges @ ₹50/diet) Participation certificate Note: Registration is mandatory for participation. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Follow us for updates: Instagram and other social media platforms. About the Event: Arduino Imagino is an embedded systems and hardware prototyping challenge focused on sensor interfacing, real-time processing, embedded programming, and hardware-software integration. Participants will receive a problem statement 3–4 weeks before the event, giving them sufficient time to understand the problem, plan their approach, and prepare their implementation. Objective: To encourage practical application of embedded-system concepts. To develop solutions for real-world student-related problems. To test sensor interfacing and microcontroller programming skills. To encourage efficient real-time data processing and decision-making. To promote creativity and hardware-software co-design. To develop participants' ability to plan and implement a solution within a defined problem statement. Problem Statement: A specific student-oriented real-world problem will be provided to participants 3–4 weeks prior to the event. Teams must design and develop an Arduino-based solution to address the given problem. The solution should demonstrate effective use of sensors, embedded programming, real-time decision-making, and suitable output/feedback mechanisms such as LEDs, buzzers, displays, or vibration motors. Participants may use the provided Arduino platform and permitted sensors/components. Simulation software may also be permitted as an alternative to physical hardware, subject to the resources and guidelines specified by the organisers. Event Structure: Stage 1 – Ideation & Problem Validation: Teams identify a real-world problem and define their proposed solution, target users, and value proposition. Stage 2 – Prototype / MVP Development: Teams develop a functional MVP during the 20–25 day event. Any suitable technology stack may be used. Pre-built projects are not permitted. Stage 3 – Final Presentation & Evaluation: Teams demonstrate their working prototype and present their technical architecture, implementation, and solution. The final presentation consists of a 10-minute pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with the judging panel. Rules and Regulations: Teams may consist of 1–4 members. Participants must carry a valid student ID. The problem statement will be released 1–2 weeks before the event. The final implementation must be based on the given problem statement. The solution must be original and developed by the participating team. Participants may use only the components and sensors permitted by the organisers. All physical hardware must be low-voltage and electrically safe. Simulation software may be used if permitted by the organisers. Participants must demonstrate real-time functionality of their solution. Any form of plagiarism or copied implementation may result in disqualification. Misbehaviour may result in disqualification. The coordinators' decision will be final. Judging Criteria: Problem Understanding & Relevance – 20% Functionality & Accuracy – 30% Real-Time Response – 20% Embedded Design & Technical Implementation – 15% Innovation & User Experience – 10% Presentation & Demonstration – 5% Judge's Decision is Final: The judges' decision will be final and will be based on the specified judging criteria, technical correctness, and overall performance. Eligibility: Open to students from recognised colleges/universities. Participation is allowed in teams of 1–4 members. Valid student ID is mandatory. Certification Policy: Certificates will be provided to all participants. Certificate of Excellence will be awarded to winners as per judges' results. For Query: Domain Coordinator: Name: Anupam Kumar Reg. No.: GEC/254043123 Contact: 8809446009 Email: anupam_254043123@sliet.ac.in Domain Advisor: Name: Kandi Rishitha Reg. No.: GIN/2444224 Contact: 9652303589 Email: kandi_2444224@sliet.ac.in Event Coordinator: Name: Ujjawal Pandey Reg. No.: GIN/254054218 Contact: 9451933069 Email: ujjawal_254054218@sliet.ac.in For Further Queries: Naman Kumar Sinha (Overall Coordinator): +91 78568 93952 Shubham Kumar Singh (Overall Coordinator): +91 97711 74465 Prepare yourself for a journey of technology, creativity, and celebration. Mark your calendars and be part of the magic of techFEST'26 at SLIET. Register Now: www.techfest26.com We cordially invite you to Arduino Imagino, organised as part of techFEST'26 - Annual Technical Festival of SLIET. Showcase your talent, compete with the sharpest minds and earn your moment of glory. Rules & FAQs: All the students will be evaluated based on their creative thinking. Open to students from recognised colleges/universities. Participation is allowed in teams of 1–4 members. Valid student ID is mandatory. The decision of the judges will be final and binding. Each team can have a maximum of four members. Certification Policy: Certificates will be provided to all participants. Certificates of Excellence will be awarded to winners as per judges' results. Important Note: All participants must make payment on the techFEST'26 website; without payment, participation will not be considered and will be disqualified. The organisers reserve the right to modify rules, prize pool, dates, venue, or timing of the competition under unforeseen circumstances. All guidelines are subject to change; participants are advised to regularly check the official techFEST'26 website for updates. Adherence to the latest rules is mandatory for all teams. Website: www.techfest26.comEmail: techfest@sliet.ac.in Rules and Regulations - General Rules: All participants must carry a valid college ID card and their techFEST'26 registration receipt. Reporting time will be communicated to registered teams; late reporting may lead to walkover. The decision of the judges and organisers will be final and binding in all matters. Any form of misconduct, plagiarism or use of unfair means leads to immediate disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own equipment and personal belongings. Organisers reserve the right to modify any rule at any time; updates are announced at the venue. Eligibility: Open to students of all institutes and all degree programmes (unless specified otherwise in the event rules above). Participants must be registered for techFEST'26 through the official portal. Cross-college teams are welcome. Mark your calendars and be part of Arduino Imagino at techFEST'26, SLIET. Bring your ideas, skills, and technical knowledge, and compete with the best minds at the fest.