Celebrating Innovation, Creativity & Technological Excellence
A vibrant celebration of innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and technological excellence unfolded at DRIEMS University with the successful culmination of the SMART DRIEMS HACKATHON 2026.
The Grand Finale brought together enthusiastic student teams who showcased their technical capabilities, innovative ideas, working prototypes, and problem-solving skills. The participating teams demonstrated their ability to identify real-world challenges and develop meaningful, technology-driven solutions.
The final evaluation provided the young innovators with an exciting platform to present their ideas and prototypes before an expert judging panel, while demonstrating their creativity, technical knowledge, teamwork, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Inspiring the Young Innovators
The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Pramod Chandra Rath, Chairman, DRIEMS University, whose presence encouraged and inspired the participating students to continue exploring new ideas and pursuing innovation with confidence and determination.
The event was also honoured by the presence of distinguished guests and dignitaries:
- Prof. (Dr.) Ramakanta Panigrahi — Pro Vice Chancellor, DRIEMS University
- Dr. Biswaranjan Mohanty — Vice President, Institution’s Innovation Council, DRIEMS University
- Prof. (Dr.) Nayan Ranjan Samal — Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, DRIEMS University
- Dr. Bajra Panjar Mishra — SPOC, SIH-26, DRIEMS University
- Dr. Deepak Ranjan Biswal — Convener, Institution’s Innovation Council, DRIEMS University
Expert Evaluation & Industry-Academic Insights
The valedictory session was enriched by the presence of an esteemed panel of expert judges who evaluated the projects and provided valuable feedback to the participating teams:
- Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Nayak — HOD, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Sri Sri University, Cuttack
- Prof. Raghunath Dey — Associate Dean, School of Computer Science and Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
- Mr. Aurobinda Chatterjee — Senior Trainer, Department of Design & Validation, Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar
- Mrs. Bijayeelaxmi Panda — Senior Trainer, Department of Electronics, Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar
The expert panel assessed the innovative solutions while sharing valuable observations and constructive feedback, giving students an opportunity to understand how their ideas could be further refined and developed for real-world applications.
Collaborative Efforts Behind the Success
The successful conduct of the Grand Finale was supported by dedicated coordination from Event Coordinators Dr. Gourab Kumar Panda and Mr. Pabitra Nayak, DRIEMS University, whose efforts contributed to the smooth execution of the programme.
The event reflected the collaborative spirit of the DRIEMS community, bringing together students, faculty members, innovation leaders, and external experts on a common platform dedicated to problem-solving and technological innovation.
From Ideas to Impact
From ideas to prototypes and from challenges to solutions, the participating students demonstrated that innovation begins with the courage to think differently.
The Grand Finale concluded with expert feedback, announcement of winners, trophy and certificate distribution, and felicitation of the distinguished judges, marking a memorable milestone in DRIEMS University’s continued efforts to nurture innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving among young minds.
The SMART DRIEMS HACKATHON 2026 provided students with more than a platform to compete—it created an environment to experiment, collaborate, learn, innovate, and transform ideas into solutions.
SMART DRIEMS HACKATHON 2026
Where young minds dared to innovate, create, and build solutions for tomorrow.
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