Science & Technology Council
ABOUT US
TechZephyr 2026
The flagship technology festival of the Science & Technology Council, IIT Bhubaneswar—bringing together innovation, engineering, entrepreneurship and creativity through hackathons, competitions, workshops and exhibitions.
Flagship Festival
About TechZephyr
Technology, innovation and ideas shaping the future.
TechZephyr is the flagship celebration of technology and innovation at IIT Bhubaneswar. It is designed as a large-scale platform where students, researchers, innovators and industry professionals collaborate through competitions, workshops, exhibitions and technical events spanning robotics, competitive programming, web development, blockchain, finance, astronomy and emerging technologies.
Beyond being a technical festival, TechZephyr bridges academia and industry by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, practical learning and innovation that solves real-world challenges. It offers participants an opportunity to compete, collaborate and showcase ideas with meaningful impact.
Innovation Meets Impact
Every competition, workshop and hackathon is curated to encourage practical problem solving, creativity and collaboration while preparing students for tomorrow's technology ecosystem.
Science • Technology • Innovation
Science & Technology Council
Who We Are
Technology, innovation and ideas shaping the future.
Science & Technology Council
The Science & Technology Council (STC) is the driving force behind technical innovation at IIT Bhubaneswar. Through year-round competitions, workshops, hackathons and collaborative projects, STC promotes experimentation, creativity and interdisciplinary learning among students.
The council operates through specialized student societies dedicated to coding, robotics, finance, design and astronomy, enabling students to transform ideas into impactful technological solutions.
Core Values
Engineering a Culture
of Innovation
Science & Technology Council empowers students through interdisciplinary learning, technical excellence, collaborative research and innovation-driven leadership.
Our Ecosystem
Societies Under STC
Technology, innovation and ideas shaping the future.
WebnD
Web Development & Design
The web and design society focused on building creative digital experiences, full-stack solutions and innovative web applications.
Neuromancers
Competitive Programming
A community of problem solvers dedicated to algorithms, programming contests and advancing competitive coding culture.
RISC
Robotics & Intelligent Systems
A robotics society exploring automation, embedded systems, autonomous machines and engineering innovation.
FEBS
Finance & Emerging Business Society
A platform combining finance, analytics, entrepreneurship and business-oriented technological solutions.
Vision
Building Future Innovators
To create an environment where students can explore, experiment and transform ideas into meaningful technological solutions that impact society.
Mission
Innovation Through Collaboration
To empower students with technical skills, problem-solving abilities and opportunities to collaborate across domains through competitions, workshops and projects.
Science • Technology • Innovation • Collaboration
Milestones
Our Achievements
Technology, innovation and ideas shaping the future.
2024
ICPC World Finals
Neuromancers
Secured World Rank 75 at the ICPC World Finals held in Kazakhstan, becoming the third highest ranked Indian team.
2024
eYantra Gold Medal
RISC
Achieved a gold medal at IIT Bombay's prestigious eYantra Robotics Competition.
2025
ICPC Asia West Qualification
Neuromancers
One team qualified for ICPC Asia West 2025 showcasing exceptional competitive programming skills.
2025
Code Relay
WEBnD
A 36-hour flagship hackathon receiving more than 880 team registrations across Web2 and Web3 tracks.
2025
ML Hackathon
FEBS
A campus-wide AI hackathon where 50+ teams solved real-world machine learning challenges.
2025
GUJCOST Robofest
RISC
Four teams reached Grand Finals from 1500+ entries, securing podium positions in robotics categories.
2025
Astrochamp
Nakshatra
Engaged 800+ participants through programming challenges, astronomy activities, quizzes and competitions.
TechZephyr 4.0
The Scale of TechZephyr
A growing ecosystem connecting students, institutions and technology communities.
Events
Flagship competitions
STC Societies
Technical communities
Participants
Expected participants
Prize Pool
Cash prizes & awards
TECHZEPHYR 2026
Build.
Compete.
Innovate.
Join hundreds of innovators, developers, designers, entrepreneurs and researchers for the flagship technology festival of IIT Bhubaneswar.
10
Events
5
Societies
20,000+
Participants
₹3.2L+
Prize Pool