Defence Technology Expo 2026
BMS Institute of Technology and Management
📌 About the Event
The Defence Technology Expo 2026, organized by the ASTRA Club at BMS Institute of Technology and Management (BMSIT&M), is a specialized platform for engineering students and innovators to showcase solutions tailored for national security. This expo focuses on the intersection of cutting-edge civilian technology and military application, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and tactical field requirements.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Defence Tech Expo, Engineering Competition
- Organizer: ASTRA Club, Dept. of ETE/ECE, BMSIT&M Bengaluru
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate engineering students
- Venue: BMSIT&M Campus, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Effort Level: High (Requires technical documentation and a physical/simulated prototype)
- Submission Type: Project Exhibition and Technical Presentation
📅 Key Date
- Event Date: 30th April 2026
- Registration Status: Active (Check internal department circulars or the ASTRA Club portal for the final submission cutoff).
🏆 Rewards & Prizes: Defence Technology Expo 2026
The ASTRA Defence Tech Expo 2026 at BMSIT&M features a total prize pool of ₹50,000, rewarding the most innovative and technically sound projects that offer viable solutions for national security.
💰 Cash Prizes
The top three teams will be awarded cash prizes based on their performance in the final evaluation round:
- 🥇 Winner: ₹25,000 Cash + Winner’s Certificate
- 🥈 First Runner-up: ₹15,000 Cash + Certificate of Merit
- 🥉 Second Runner-up: ₹10,000 Cash + Certificate of Merit
🎯 Competition Domains
The expo is divided into several high impact tracks. Participants are expected to demonstrate how their technology addresses specific defence challenges:
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Development of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for bomb disposal, reconnaissance, or hazardous material handling.
- AI & Machine Learning: Algorithmic solutions for “Tactical Decision Making,” including threat detection and predictive battlefield analytics.
- Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking: Defensive strategies to protect national digital assets and secure communication lines from electronic warfare.
- IoT & Smart Surveillance: Utilizing a mesh of sensors for smart perimeter fencing and real-time movement monitoring in remote areas.