Dear Students and Faculty,

The registration deadline has been extended to 15th March 2026. Interested participants can register before the extended deadline.
Register Now: https://chipmonk.netlify.
Brochure: SAKEC CHIPMONK HACKATHON – 2026
Problem statement: Chipmonk_SAKEC_hackathon_problem_statements
Orientation recording link: SAKEC_CHIPMONK_ORIENTATION-
Orientation will be held on 10th March at 3:00 PM. Please join through: SAKEC_CHIPMONK_ORIENTATION | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
We are pleased to invite students from all colleges and universities to participate in the SAKEC–ChipMonk Student Hackathon, titled “From Design to Chip – Mark Your Movement,” a Foundry-Ready Design Challenge focused on building practical skills in semiconductor design.
Organized by Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, in collaboration with ChipMonk, an initiative of Monk9 Tech, SAKEC – IIC, and SAKEC – Students Council, this national-level hackathon is open to students across institutions and aims to provide hands-on exposure to RTL design, verification methodologies, and industry-standard VLSI documentation practices.
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate students (2nd year onwards) from any college
- Postgraduate students (VLSI / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
- Students interested in RTL design and verification
- Participation allowed individually or in teams of 2–4 members
Hackathon Focus Areas
- Industrial & Automotive IPs
- Vision & Imaging IPs
- Audio & Signal Processing IPs
Key Benefits
- Real-world VLSI design experience
- Industry mentorship and technical guidance
- Portfolio-building opportunities
- Exposure to semiconductor career pathways
- Insight into India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem
The hackathon will be conducted in structured phases, including orientation, problem statement release, guided development, submission, and final evaluation through demo presentations.
This initiative is not just a competition—it is an opportunity for students nationwide to develop industry-ready skills and contribute to India’s vision of semiconductor self-reliance.
Kindly go through the brochure attached for reference.
We encourage students across institutions to join and make the most of this unique opportunity.
For any queries contact:
Students Coordinator:
- Tusab Bopche, EXTC coordinator ( +91 83698 36309)
- Vedant Chavan, EXTC coordinator (+91 93224 18668)
- Siddarth Gugaliya, Student Council coordinator ( +91 94031 44527 )
- Zain Parkar, IIC coordinator ( +91 99677 12515 )
Meditation for Mental Health
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue: Auditorium, 7th Floor


Event Highlights:
Technical Talk – Prof. Khushboo Singh delivered an insightful session on the evolution of telecommunications, 5G, and the future of connectivity.
Lab Exploration – Participants toured the SAKEC IETE Center of Excellence, explored the Intel Unnati AI Lab, and discovered innovations at the IDEA Lab.
The event provided a unique opportunity for students to interact with academic and industry experts, fostering curiosity, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.




About the Speaker:
Date: Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Venue: 4th Floor Seminar Hall, SAKEC
Note: Please bring your own laptop for the hands-on session
Open To: All B.Tech and B.Voc students (Highly recommended for those interested in AI, IoT, Robotics, and Future Tech)




Highlights:
Winners:
Ved Kokane – Final Year, EXTC
Om Kadam – Third Year, ACT
Sonal Samai – Final Year, EXTC
Proud to inspire the next generation of simulation engineers!


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Date: 26th April 2025 (Saturday)
Venue: Lab 303
Eminent Speaker: Mr. Narendra Dhande, Product Manager, Vitronics India Pvt. Ltd.
Dive into Real-World Antenna Design

Date: 19th April 2025
Time: 9:00 AM onwards
Prof. Jagdish Sarode
ISF Congress 2025 – Connected Everything: IoT and Smart Systems for the Future
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Organized by: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, SAKEC
Keynote Session – Industry experts share insights on IoT innovations & future trends
Panel Discussion – Experts debate on AI-driven IoT & Smart Systems
TechSymposium (Paper Presentation) – Research showcase on IoT, AI, Cybersecurity, & more! 
InnovateX (Project Demo) – Live working prototypes of IoT & AI solutions 
VisionBoard (Poster Presentation) – A visual research exhibition on AI & Edge Computing 

In collaboration with ICT Academy & SAKEC TBI
Special Guest Speaker:
For Queries: Contact us
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