Chandigarh University launched 'Build Summit 2026' on Engineers’ Day, pledging to develop UAVs for border surveillance in partnership with industry. This initiative fuels innovation in aviation, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.

  • Build Summit 2026 provided a platform for students to collaborate with industry.
  • Partnership with Johnnette Technologies confirmed for UAV development.
  • The event featured hackathon, drone challenge, and technology exhibition.

On September 15, 2026, Chandigarh University inaugurated 'Build Summit 2026' on Engineers’ Day, bringing together students and industry leaders to discuss the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for border surveillance.

Competition Highlights

In the Aerial Ops – Drone Challenge, Harry Tanwar won first place, while second and third places went to Arush Singh and Navjosh Singh & Anurag respectively. These winners will collaborate with Johnnette Technologies Private Limited to develop UAVs for border surveillance.

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Technology Exhibition: Innovision

The highlight of the event was the 'Innovision' technology exhibition, showcasing over 50 innovative projects including AeroClairr autonomous drone, HydroDrive solar‑charged hydrogen hybrid vehicle, and StrataCC 5G Edge AI for intelligent network traffic management.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such public‑private partnerships can rapidly strengthen border security and elevate Indian universities’ research capabilities to a global level.

“This step in UAV technology will lift India’s autonomous defense capabilities to new heights,” says Dr. RK Jain, former Chief Engineer, PWD Haryana.

Other Key Highlights

The summit also hosted byteBuilt 1.0 hackathon, where 41 teams of 135 students participated. The first prize went to MediSphere, an AI‑powered healthcare platform for educational campuses.

Additionally, RC Off‑Road Robo Race winners Techab, Viksit Velocity, and Baba Group secured first, second, and third places, and will work on autonomous vehicle development with industry partners.

Did You Know?: Since 2015, India has worked on over 200 UAV projects, with 60% aimed at defense applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the primary objective of the UAV project?
Answer: To enhance surveillance and security of border areas, enabling early detection of illicit activities.

Q2: Which industry partner is involved in this project?
Answer: Johnnette Technologies Private Limited is the primary industry collaborator for the UAV development.