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TECHNOVA Hackathon ’26, a National Level Technical Hackathon organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), in association with the ECE Association, IE(I) Students’ Chapter, IETE Students’ Forum, IEEE STB, and the Institution’s Innovation Council. The hackathon witnessed remarkable participation and innovation, bringing together talented students from across the nation to solve real-world challenges and showcase their technical expertise.

The Coligo AI Design Challenge 2025, conducted from March 2025 to December 2025, was a remarkable journey of innovation, industry exposure, and hands-on AI development. Organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), the challenge enabled students to work on real industrial problem statements, perform ground-level industry analysis, and develop solutions using the Coligo AI platform.This initiative was made impactful through the continuous technical guidance and mentorship of Melvin Francis, Technical Marketing Manager, BE.services GmbH, who closely supported the students throughout their development phases. We sincerely thank Dimitri Philippe CEO of the BE.services GmbH for their valuable collaboration with the DEPARTMENT OF ECE in making this industry-academia initiative a success.

The Department of ECE, Coimbatore Institute of Technology inaugurated the “ADS-B Flight Tracker – Real-Time Aircraft Surveillance and Tracking using ADS-B Technology” on 19 December 2025, jointly organized by the IoT Centre and 5G Innovation Centre. The project was inaugurated by Thiru. R. Santossh, Managing Trustee & Chairman, CIT Institutions. We sincerely thank our Chairman for his visionary leadership and continued support in fostering innovation and student-driven research at CIT. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the Management of CIT and Dr. A. Rajeswari, Principal, CIT, for their unwavering encouragement and guidance. Special thanks to Mr. Sethu Rathinam, esteemed CIT ECE Alumnus (Class of 1979), for funding and mentoring this initiative.

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agrowvitz Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. This collaboration aims to strengthen the industry–academia partnership in areas such as IoT, Embedded Systems, AI/GenAI, precision agriculture, and applied research, enabling hands-on learning, joint R&D, internships, and real-world problem solving for students and faculty. The MoU marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, skill development, and technology-driven solutions for sustainable agriculture. We sincerely thank our Proud Alumnus Mr. Bharathi Athinarayanan and Mr. Rajender Satyanarayana, Directors of Agrowvitz Innovations Pvt. Ltd., for their valuable support and collaboration. A special thanks to Mr. Bharathi Athinarayanan for generously providing a Hydroponics Tower, which will support research activities for our third-year students, enabling them to explore innovative solutions in smart and sustainable agriculture.

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in association with the IEEE Student Branch, ECE Association, HyperBotics Club, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), and sponsored by Marcello Tech, Trichy, successfully organized InnovateX 2025, a premier national-level hackathon aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students across India.The event received an overwhelming response with 154 team registrations (72 Internal and 82 External). Following the idea screening process, 59 Internal teams and 32 External teams were shortlisted for the final round. The finalists showcased innovative prototypes on 26th September 2025 (Internal) and 27th September 2025 (External) before a distinguished panel of experts from leading industries and academic institutions. The projects were evaluated based on innovation, technical excellence, user experience, and business potential, making InnovateX 2025 a remarkable platform for promoting collaborative problem-solving and technological innovation.

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in association with the ECE Association, IETE Students' Forum, IE(I) Students' Chapter, and Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), successfully organized the Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 on 17th September at M104, CIT. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and teamwork while addressing real-world challenges.A total of 17 teams participated in the internal hackathon, demonstrating innovative and impactful solutions. After a rigorous evaluation process, 5 outstanding teams were selected to represent CIT at the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025, the prestigious national-level innovation competition.

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in association with the ECE Association, IETE Students' Forum, IE(I) Students' Chapter, and Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), organized Hack to Impact–26: The Next-Gen Innovation Sprint, a national-level industry-collaborated hackathon. The event featured industry-driven problem statements from leading organizations, promoting innovation, problem-solving, and rapid prototyping to address real-world challenges. The Industry Partners are Galent, NIOT, Agrowvitz Innovations, KRISHTECH, Silicic Innova Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Spark Drives and Automation, Robert Bosch, Grow iTech, TANCOIR, SUN INFO MEDIA, and SoaringIQ. Sponsors: Galent (INR 40,000) and SUN INFO MEDIA (INR 25,000).

The Inauguration Ceremony of the ECE Association, IETE Students' Forum (ISF), IE(I) Students' Chapter, and Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) for the academic year 2026–2027 was organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology. The event marked the commencement of the activities of the department's student professional bodies.The Chief Guest, Mr. Senthil Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Bank of New York, USA, an alumnus of the department, inspired students through his successful journey to becoming a globally recognized professional. The event aimed to motivate students to participate in technical activities, leadership, innovation, industry interaction, and professional development throughout the academic year.