A two-phase hackathon fostering innovation in electronics, IoT, and embedded systems for Greek university students
Everything you need to know about Chaniathon
Department of Electronic Engineering, HMU Chania
3-5 students per team with assigned roles
Encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving
Provide practical skills in electronics and IoT
Fundraiser for the Epictetus HMU team
A two-phase approach ensuring inclusivity and practical results
Wokwi (Arduino/ESP32 simulation)
Working simulation, presentation slides, short video demo
All registered teams participate
2 weeks for development and submission
Top-scoring teams from Phase 1 advance
HMU labs and provided electronics kits
Building physical prototypes with real components
Intensive 3-day build period at HMU
Form your team and register on our website
Virtual prototyping with Wokwi starts
Submit your virtual prototype and presentation
Top teams announced for hardware prototyping
3-day intensive build period at HMU labs
Demo your working prototype to judges
Celebrate the winners and all participants
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
// Initialize sensors and components
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
// Read sensor data
int sensorValue = analogRead(A0);
// Process data and control outputs
if (sensorValue > 500) {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH);
} else {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW);
}
delay(100);
}100 points total across five key dimensions
Does the project actually work? Reliability, stability, and completeness of implementation.
Originality, creativity, and potential impact. Does it solve a real problem in a novel way?
Technical depth and sophistication. Did the team go beyond basic implementations?
Clarity of explanation, demo quality, and visual appeal of slides and documentation.
Quality of physical build, component integration, and overall craftsmanship.
Our judging panel consists of experienced professionals from academia and industry, including faculty members from HMU's Department of Electronic Engineering and industry experts in IoT and embedded systems.
Dr. Maria Papadaki - Associate Professor, HMU
Prof. Dimitris Kourkoulis - Industry Consultant
Engineer Eleni Tsolaki - IoT Specialist
Get inspired by these innovative concepts or create your own!
Monitor soil moisture, temperature, and light levels. Automate watering systems based on plant needs.
Collect real-time weather data and display it on a web dashboard. Include rainfall, wind speed, and UV index.
Detect available parking spots using ultrasonic sensors. Display real-time availability on a mobile app.
Harness solar energy efficiently. Include battery management and multiple device charging capabilities.
Manage patient queues in clinics with real-time updates and SMS notifications to reduce waiting times.
Track attendance automatically using RFID cards. Sync data to cloud with analytics dashboard.
These are just suggestions! We encourage teams to develop their own innovative projects that solve real-world problems using electronics and IoT technologies.
Celebrating excellence in innovation and execution
Awarded for the most impressive physical implementation, craftsmanship, and technical excellence in building the actual device.
Premium Electronics Kit + Certificate
Recognizes the most original, creative, and impactful concept that demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and forward thinking.
Innovation Development Package + Certificate
Selected by participants and attendees for being the most engaging, exciting, and crowd-favorite project of the event.
Popular Choice Award + Certificate
Everything you need to know about participating
Chaniathon is open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in Greek universities. Students from any discipline are welcome, though backgrounds in engineering, computer science, or related fields are beneficial. Teams must consist of 3-5 members.
No prior experience is required! Chaniathon is designed to be accessible to students of all skill levels. We provide resources, tutorials, and mentorship to help teams succeed. What's most important is your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn.
For Phase 1 (Virtual Prototyping), teams will use Wokwi, a browser-based simulator for Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontrollers. Wokwi allows you to build circuits and write code without any physical hardware. It's completely free to use and requires only a web browser.
The top-scoring teams from Phase 1 will advance to Phase 2 (Hardware Prototyping). These teams will receive electronics kits and access to HMU's laboratories to build physical versions of their projects. Mentors will be available to assist with hardware implementation and troubleshooting.
All teams will have access to online documentation, tutorials, and mentorship. Advancing teams in Phase 2 will receive electronics kits containing components needed for their projects, as well as access to HMU's laboratories with tools and equipment. Basic components like resistors, LEDs, sensors, and microcontrollers will be provided.
Projects are evaluated on a 100-point scale across five categories: Functionality (30 points), Innovation (20 points), Complexity (15 points), Presentation (15 points), and Hardware Implementation (20 points). Judges are looking for working prototypes that solve real problems in creative ways with clean implementation and clear communication.
Phase 1 (Virtual Prototyping) can be completed entirely online. However, Phase 2 (Hardware Prototyping) requires physical presence at HMU Chania to build and test your hardware. If you cannot attend in person, you can still participate in Phase 1 and gain valuable experience, but you won't be able to advance to the hardware phase.
You can form a team with classmates or friends, or use our team-matching system when you register. We encourage interdisciplinary teams with diverse skills (hardware, coding, design, documentation). Each team must have 3-5 members, and all members must register individually while indicating their team affiliation.
Join Chaniathon and turn your ideas into reality
May 31, 2024
3-5 members per team
All Greek university students
Beginners welcome with mentorship provided
Questions? Contact us at info@chaniathon.gr