SPECTRE - Signal Processing Expo and Creatathon for Technical Research & Excellence

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SPECTRE - premier national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by the IEEE Signal Processing Society Student Branch Chapter of BMS Institute of Technology & Management (BMSIT&M) under the SPS Bangalore Chapter and IEEE Bangalore Section. The event aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by challenging students to develop innovative hardware and software solutions to real-world, society-driven problems.
SPECTRE features dual tracks focusing on domains such as Signal Processing, Robotics, Communication Systems, and Intelligent Automation. Participants will collaborate, innovate, and compete to create impactful solutions while gaining valuable technical experience and networking opportunities.
The event brings together passionate innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers from across the country to build cutting-edge technologies that address societal challenges.
Prize Pool: ₹1,50,000 + Consolations

Event Structure
Round 1: Online PPT Submission (Screening Round)
Teams submitted detailed presentations outlining their problem statement, proposed solution, feasibility, and technical approach. Based on evaluation, top teams were shortlisted for the final round.

Round 2: 24-Hour Hackathon (On-Campus Final Round)
Shortlisted teams participated in an intense 24-hour hackathon where they developed working prototypes, validated ideas, and presented solutions. The round tested innovation, execution, teamwork, and endurance.
SPECTRE 2026 focused on real-world problem-solving through interdisciplinary domains including software development, embedded systems, AI/ML, IoT, and cybersecurity.
Participants worked on building end-to-end solutions, from ideation to implementation, within a constrained time frame. 
The hackathon emphasized:
Rapid prototyping and deployment
Integration of hardware and software systems
Scalable and sustainable solution design
Real-time debugging and optimization
Presentation and pitching under pressure
Teams demonstrated strong technical depth by developing functional prototypes, applying modern frameworks, and solving practical challenges across domains.

Outline of Problem Statements:
Each track consisted of multiple real-world, industry-relevant problem statements aligned with domains such as signal processing, communication systems, robotics, embedded systems, and intelligent automation.
Problem Statement Tracks – SPECTRE 2026

1) Software Track:
Signal Processing & Data Analysis
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Communication Systems
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Smart Systems & Automation

2) Hardware Track:
Embedded Systems
Robotics & Automation
Communication Hardware Systems
Signal Processing (Hardware Implementation)
IoT & Smart Devices

Evaluation Process
The evaluation process for the event was designed to ensure a fair, structured, and comprehensive assessment of all participating teams across both domains. The competition was divided into two primary tracks: Hardware and Software.Each track was evaluated by two independent panels, with each panel consisting of two evaluators, making a total of 8 evaluators across both tracks.

Round 1: Initial Evaluation
All participating teams were evenly distributed between the two panels within their respective tracks. Each team was evaluated based on the following criteria:
Problem–Solution Fit : Assessed how effectively the proposed solution addressed the core problem statement and its key requirements.
Technical Depth & Clarity: Evaluated the robustness of the technical approach and the clarity in explaining concepts, architecture, and methodology.
3)Solution Efficiency & Feasibility: Measured the effectiveness of the solution in terms of performance, resource optimization, implementation cost, and system complexity.
4)Novelty: Examined the originality and uniqueness of the proposed idea compared to existing solutions.
5)Sustainability & Scalability: Assessed the long-term viability of the solution and its ability to scale across larger deployments, users, or datasets.
Based on the evaluations, the top 3 teams from each panel were shortlisted.

Round 2: Final Evaluation
In the second round, the shortlisted teams from each track were evaluated by both panels collectively.
Each team delivered a rapid 3-minute pitch.The format followed a strict no-questions-asked policy, ensuring equal opportunity and unbiased judgment.Following the pitches, evaluators conducted an internal discussion to deliberate on the performance of each team. Based on the combined assessment of both rounds and internal panel discussions,Top 3 teams from each track were selected as winners.
All winning teams were awarded from a total prize pool of ₹1.5 Lakhs

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• BMSIT&M, Doddaballapura Main Rd
• Yelahanka, Avalahalli
• Bengaluru, Karnataka
• India 560119
• Building: CV RAMAN BLOCK
• Room Number: APJ LAB

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• Starts 17 February 2026 09:00 AM UTC
• Ends 04 March 2026 06:30 PM UTC
• No Admission Charge

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