Hackduino: Where Innovation Meets Oppurtunity

The unique hackathon-style robotics competition that aims to encourage and enable budding inventors to explore the potential of robotics application. Hosted annually by the RoboTech Club of NISER, Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Arduino Day.

Hackduino 2025 Submission Guidelines

Hello Participants! We’re excited to see your innovative ideas and projects in Hackduino 2025! Please carefully review the following submission guidelines to ensure your entries meet all the requirements for each stage.



Registration deadline has been extened to 10th of January. You can optionally register through Unstop but Google form above is preferred.

Stage 1: Registration

  • Team Composition:
    • Each team must consist of 4 members. Ensure that all members are from the same college and have provided the necessary details during the initial registration.
  • Required Information:
    • Team Details: Team name, college name (with address), and contact details of each member.
    • Project Title and Description: Provide a clear project title and a brief description (250-300 words) that highlights the problem you’re addressing and your planned approach.
    • ID Proofs: Upload college ID cards of all team members.
  • Previous Experience (optional):
    • Mention any previous experience or projects relevant to the competition.

After verification, you will receive a confirmation email. Please retain this email for your records.


Stage 2: Screening

  1. Phase 1 - Project Evaluation and Video Call:
    • Teams will be shortlisted based on the initial project idea. Shortlisted teams will be contacted to schedule a live video conversation.
    • This call will assess your team’s technical capability and ensure that the project idea is original and feasible. Please have a working camera and stable internet connection.
  2. Evaluation Criteria:
    • Feasibility: Can the project be realistically achieved?
    • Applicability: Does the project address a real-world problem?
    • Creativity and Originality: Is the idea unique and innovative?
    • Team Skills: Relevant technical skills and experience.
  3. Phase 2 - Project Write-Up:
    • Teams selected in Phase 1 must submit a detailed project write-up outlining the project’s objectives, approach, and expected outcomes. This document should be submitted as a PDF.
    • Video Submission: A recording of your team’s presentation will be made available for judges to evaluate. Ensure your presentation covers all major aspects of your project.
  4. Judges’ Feedback:
    • Your write-up and video will be reviewed by the judges. Judges may provide feedback or ask for additional details.


Stage 3: Internship

  1. Selected Teams:
    • The top two teams will be invited to NISER for a funded internship to work on their prototypes under the guidance of the RoboTech Club and Dr. Subhankar Mishra’s Lab.
  2. Funding and Stipend:
    • Each team will receive a maximum reimbursement of ₹30,000 for project expenses and a stipend of ₹15,000 per team member for the internship period.
  3. Project Completion:
    • Your team is expected to develop a working prototype (technological readiness level 4) by the end of the internship. The project must be completed to claim ownership of the finished product.
  4. Presentation to Incubators:
    • At the end of the internship, an event will be held to showcase your projects to potential incubators. Prepare to present and discuss your work, as this could be a valuable opportunity for future funding or development.


General Submission Rules:

  • Deadline Compliance: Ensure all submissions are completed before the specified deadlines.
  • Originality: Projects must be original. Any AI-generated or plagiarised content will result in disqualification.
  • Contact Information: Keep your contact details updated in case we need to reach you for clarifications or further instructions.

Best of luck, and we can’t wait to see the groundbreaking projects you bring to life!