Mysuru Hackathon: JSS STU Students Create Tech Solutions May 9-10

Students at JSS STU in Mysuru spent 24 hours creating new technology solutions at the 'SruJSShTi 2026 EC Hackathon'.
By Newsroom | Technology, Education |

University's Electronics Department Spearheads 24-Hour Innovation Drive

JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) in Mysuru recently hosted a 24-hour event, the ‘SruJSShTi 2026 EC Hackathon’. The initiative, organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, with support from the IQAC and the Institution’s Innovation Council, saw students engaging in a concentrated burst of technological creation.

The hackathon’s declared aim was to foster innovation and tackle real-world issues through technology. Participants were drawn from various academic semesters, presenting ideas designed to address contemporary challenges. Key technological concepts emphasized included modern ecosystems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), command-line proficiency, JavaScript, User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) simplification, Docker containers, and scalable development practices.

Diverse Problem Statements, Focused Technological Aims

The scope of the 'SruJSShTi 2026-EC Hackathon 1.0' encompassed a range of critical domains. Students were invited to select problem statements from areas such as:

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  • Precision Agriculture

  • Smart Cities & Urban Technology

  • Healthcare Technology

  • Affordable Green Energy

  • Education & Skill Development

  • Climate Technology

  • Open Innovation

The event specifically focused on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Signal Processing, and Communication systems, with a push towards hardware-software integrated solutions. The stated theme, ‘Where Circuits Meet Innovation,’ underscored the ambition to bring together a national cohort of participants to collaborate on impactful solutions.

Mr. Rangaswamy, in his address, urged students to move beyond mere theoretical learning, emphasizing the practical application of knowledge and the development of solutions relevant to current societal needs. He particularly highlighted the potential for technology to drive advancements within India's agricultural sector.

The event took place on May 9 and 10 at the university's Mysuru campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the JSS STU 'SruJSShTi 2026 EC Hackathon' in Mysuru?
It was a 24-hour event on May 9-10 where students from JSS Science and Technology University created technology solutions for real-world problems.
Q: What kind of problems did students try to solve at the Mysuru hackathon?
Students worked on ideas for precision agriculture, smart cities, healthcare, green energy, education, climate technology, and open innovation.
Q: What technologies were used in the Mysuru hackathon?
The hackathon focused on AI, IoT, signal processing, communication systems, and hardware-software integration.
Q: Why did JSS STU hold the hackathon in Mysuru?
The university wanted to encourage students to use their knowledge to create practical solutions for current societal needs, especially in areas like agriculture.