JSS STU Hosts 24-Hour 'SruJSShTi 2026' Hackathon in Mysuru

JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) in Mysuru hosted the 24-hour 'SruJSShTi 2026 – EC Hackathon,' a technical event centered on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Signal Processing, and Communication technologies, organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The event took place under the aegis of the institution's IQAC and Innovation Council, with participation from students across academic levels.

Srinath Rangaswamy, co-founder of Digibull and an AI automation consultant, delivered the keynote address, urging students to prioritize real-world problem-solving over theoretical learning. He outlined key technical competencies, including API integration, command-line use, JavaScript, UI/UX design, Docker, and scalable development, while also highlighting emerging trends such as Agentic AI, autonomous systems, DevOps architectures, open-source collaboration, GPU-intensive AI, and AI-assisted coding practices.

A.N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of JSS STU, stressed the importance of sustainable technological growth, calling for Green Data Centres and efficient GPU use in AI and high-performance computing. He encouraged innovation in agricultural technology to address challenges in India's farming sector. Shivaprasad N., Head of the ECE Department, detailed the hackathon's guidelines and evaluation criteria, ensuring a structured platform for student teams to present their projects.

The participants developed technology-driven solutions targeting real-world issues, with judging based on innovation, feasibility, and technical execution. The university plans to support further incubation of top projects through its innovation council.