Event Description

About the Initiative

This initiative serves as a collaborative platform where industries present real-time problem statements and student teams work towards developing innovative, technology-driven, and practical solutions.

• Provide industries with a structured channel to share real-world challenges.
• Enable student teams to design and prototype feasible solutions.
• Focus on domains like process improvement, digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability.
• Create opportunities for students to gain industry mentorship and professional exposure.
• Enable industries to access fresh perspectives and future-ready talent.

Through applied learning and academia-industry collaboration, TN-IMPACT strengthens Tamil Nadu’s innovation ecosystem.

Objectives of the Event

The TANCAM Hackathon is a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating collaboration between industry and academia across advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

• Bridge the gap between industry challenges and academic problem-solving capability.
• Enable student teams to work on real industrial problems using structured methodologies.
• Promote the development of innovative and practical technology solutions.
• Strengthen the applied-learning ecosystem through mentorship and innovation.
• Provide industries with cost-effective ideas and access to young talent.

Event Timeline

• 10 January 2026 : Last date for Students to apply the registration.
• February 2026 : Hackathon Launch - Date to be announced.