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ReGen 2026 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT IDEATHON

IEEE CIS & Nature Club, SNGCE

ReGen 2026 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT IDEATHON is a competition organized by IEEE CIS & Nature Club, SNGCE where teams of exactly four members pitch innovative solutions for electronic waste management. The event will be held on 22 October 2026 at Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Kadayiruppu, with a registration deadline of 21 October 2026. Teams must submit an 8–10 slide presentation covering problem statement, proposed idea, innovation, implementation, benefits, and future scope, with encouragement to use AI, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud, or Data Science. The total prize pool is ₹3,000, with first prize ₹2,000 and second prize ₹1,000.

When

22 October 2026

Where

Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Kadayiruppu, Ernakulam

Closes

21 Oct

Entry

Free

Prize

₹3K

Team

4–4

Destination Expand North Star

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) · TiE Kerala

Destination Expand North Star, inspired by GITEX Global, is an event to explore international opportunities, build connections, and scale startups globally. It will be held on 22 October 2026 at 4:00 PM IST at Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Kalamassery, Kochi. Registration is open via the provided link. The event is hosted by Kerala Startup Mission with support from TiE Kerala.

When

22 October 2026 · From 4:00 PM

Where

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Kalamassery, Kochi, Ernakulam

AIBoomi Startup Weekend Kochi 2026

Kerala Startup Mission · AIBoomi

AIBoomi Startup Weekend Kochi 2026 is a 20-hour overnight buildathon where participants build an AI MVP from scratch over the weekend. The event includes feedback from founders and operators, and a pitch session to a jury of angels and VCs. It is free to participate, allows solo or teams of 2, and offers prizes including OpenAI API credits, complimentary passes to AIBoomi's flagship event, and podcast features.

When

23 & 24 October 2026

Where

Kochi, Ernakulam

Closes

23 Oct

Entry

Free

Team

1–2

CAD HACK 2026

Christ College of Engineering (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda · IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES) · BETA (Battalion of Electrical Techno Artificers)

CAD HACK 2026 is an AutoCAD hackathon challenge organized by IEEE Power & Energy Society in association with BETA at Christ College of Engineering, Irinjalakuda. The event will take place on October 23 & 24, 2026, in the EEE Computer Lab. Teams of two members can register with a fee of ₹200 for IEEE members and ₹300 for non-IEEE members, competing for a prize pool of ₹10,000.

When

23 & 24 October 2026

Where

EEE Computer Lab, Christ College of Engineering (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

Closes

23 Oct

Entry

₹200–300

Prize

₹10K

Team

2–2

DEVIN HACKS KOCHI

Devin

An overnight solo hackathon for builders who love experimenting, shipping fast, and turning ideas into something real with Devin. Come with an idea, start from scratch, and spend the night building alongside a room full of developers, makers, and curious people pushing what’s possible with AI-assisted software development. No long talks. No complicated tracks. Just build, experiment, break things, fix them, and ship something you’re proud of.

When

24 & 25 October 2026 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 AM

Where

Kochi, Kerala (Venue TBC), Ernakulam

Closes

24 Oct

CATALYST 1.0

IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, LBSCEK · Association of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, LBS college of Engineering, Kasaragod

CATALYST 1.0 is a hands-on workshop focused on IoT, electronics, and practical project building, designed for 11th and 12th grade science students. The event includes a career guidance session and hands-on project building activities. It will be held on 24 October 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod.

When

24 October 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Where

LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod

Vibe To Vulnerable: Securing Vibe Coded Web Applications

IEEE Computer Society Kerala Chapter · IEEE CUSAT SB · Brightforge Technologies

A hands-on workshop on securing vibe-coded web applications, covering vulnerability hunting, live exploitation, and effective security patching. The event features co-founders of Brightforge Technologies as speakers and requires participants to bring laptops. It is organized by IEEE Computer Society Kerala Chapter, IEEE CUSAT SB, and Brightforge Technologies as part of SINGULARITY.

When

24 October 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where

CUSAT, Ernakulam

Entry

₹199–299

Make-A-Ton 9.0

Odoo

Make-A-Ton 9.0 is South India's largest hiring hackathon organized by Odoo. It features an 8-hour virtual selection round on 31st October 2026, followed by a grand finale at CUSAT on 19-20 December 2026. Teams of 1-4 members can compete for a prize pool of ₹1,05,000 and hiring opportunities offering ₹5-8 LPA. Registrations close on 25 October 2026 with no extensions.

When

19 & 20 December 2026

Where

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Ernakulam

Closes

25 Oct

Entry

Free

Prize

₹1.1L

Team

1–4

GITEX GLOBAL & EXPAND NORTH STAR 2026

Kerala Startup Mission

Kerala Startup Mission invites startups from Kerala to express interest in participating in GITEX Global & Expand North Star 2026 in Dubai. Selected startups will get access to the KSUM Startup Pavilion, booth space, networking opportunities with clients and investors, marketing support, and two founder tickets. The event will be held from December 7–11, 2026 at Expo City, Dubai, with applications closing on October 31, 2026.

When

7–11 December 2026

Where

Expo City, Dubai, Other

Closes

31 Oct

g-IGNITE 2026

Gadgeon Smart Systems · IEEE SPS Kerala Chapter

g-IGNITE 2026 is a 24-hour AI Campus Hackathon for engineering students across Kerala. Organized by Gadgeon Smart Systems in collaboration with IEEE SPS Kerala Chapter, it offers ₹3 lakhs in prizes. Registrations are open via the provided link, and participants can build teams to innovate and build solutions.

Where

FISAT, Angamaly, Across Kerala

Closes

31 Oct

Prize

₹3L

Team

1–4

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON STM32

College of Engineering, Kallooppara IEEE Student Branch · IEEE Robotics & Automation Society · evolve ROBOTICS · IEEE

A hands-on technical workshop on STM32 microcontrollers covering embedded systems, GPIO programming, and microcontroller development. Participants will explore embedded concepts and build real-world applications through practical learning. The workshop is organized by IEEE SB CE Kallooppara in collaboration with IEEE Robotics & Automation Society and evolve ROBOTICS.

When

31 October 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where

College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Pathanamthitta

Entry

₹250–350

D’VINE 2.0 - From Vision to Creation

IEEE SB CEC · IEDC CEC

D’VINE 2.0 is a 24-hour UI/UX design hackathon held on 31 October – 1 November 2026 at Jain University, Kochi. Participants can form teams of 1–2 members to challenge their creativity and transform ideas into standout designs. The registration fee is ₹349 per participant. Registration is open via the provided link.

When

31 October – 1 November 2026

Where

Jain University, Kochi, Ernakulam

Closes

31 Oct

Entry

₹349

Team

1–2

Quantum Hack Day

TinkerSpace Kochi · IBM Quantum · QuantumX

Quantum Hack Day is a hands-on workshop hosted at TinkerSpace, Kochi, as part of IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026. Participants will explore quantum concepts, experiment with IBM Qiskit, and learn quantum algorithms. The event is free and open to all, with no prior quantum computing knowledge required.

When

1 November 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where

TinkerSpace, Kochi, Ernakulam

Entry

Free

TREVOR SAFARI Symposium 2026

Cochin University of Science and Technology

The TREVOR SAFARI Symposium 2026 is a conference focusing on Aquatic Ecosystems including Fisheries in a Changing World: Global Context and Tropical Perspectives. It will be held from November 4-6, 2026 at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. The event features expert spotlights and aims to unite global thought leaders, pioneers, and bright minds. Registration and full event details are available at https://trevorfoundation.org/symposium/.

When

4, 5 & 6 November 2026

Where

ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, Ernakulam

Closes

04 Nov

Huddle Global 2026

Huddle Global · Kerala Startup Mission · Kerala IT Parks

Includes Huddle Global Roadshow 2026 · Huddle Global Roadshow & Innovation Tour 2026 · Huddle Global Roadshow and Innovation Tour 2026+6 more

Huddle Global 2026 is Asia's largest beachside startup festival taking place from November 12-14, 2026 at The Leela Raviz, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The event brings together startups, investors, industry leaders, innovators, and technology pioneers to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore opportunities. A discounted pass is available with code HUDDLE40 for 40% off.

When

12, 13 & 14 November 2026

Where

The Leela Raviz, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Closes

12 Nov