3-Day Technical Schedule & Itinerary
Explore the hour-by-hour programming for Hackathon sprint milestones, combat arena knockouts, drone flight gates, and jury pitch evaluations across Shetty Institute of Technology campus.
Event Schedule & Timeline
Follow the action across all 3 days at Shetty Institute of Technology campus.
Registration & Kit Distribution
Teams collect their NFC entry badges, welcome hampers, and technical passes.
Grand Inaugural Ceremony & Keynote
Official opening of TECHNOVA 2026 by Principal & Chief Guests from ISRO and Tech Industry.
RoboWars Scrutineering & Pit Allocations
Weigh-in, fail-safe kill switch test, radio frequency isolation check, and weapon RPM clearance.
Technova Hackathon: Problem Statement Release & Hack Kickoff
Release of 5 challenge tracks. 36-hour non-stop development clock begins!
Autonomous Maze Runner & Line Follower Prelims
Laser-timed precision speed runs on the high-contrast circuit.
RoboWars: Featherweight Blitz (15kg) Knockouts
Fast-paced 15kg combat bouts. Sparks, flips, and armor-crushing action.
Technova Hackathon: Mentorship Checkpoint #1
Industry mentors review team architecture, API keys, and tech stack choices.
Midnight Caffeine Rush & Red Bull Sprint
Midnight snacks, acoustic jams, and energy boosters for the overnight hackathon teams.