PUNE, India, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is thrilled to be the key sponsor of the EW Project Challenge 2024 by ElectronicWings, a global design contest that aims to develop technology solutions to solve problems and improve the future.

The design contest encourages engineers, makers and hardware developers to build projects that bring improvement, enhance efficiency and positively impact society by solving problems. The challenge is open now and runs through August 5, 2024, with winners announced on August 13, 2024.

“DigiKey is excited to sponsor the EW Project Challenge, an opportunity for all engineers to showcase their innovative, trailblazing designs,” said Y.C. Wang, global academic program director for DigiKey. “DigiKey is committed to enabling hobbyists and students across the globe with their innovative, next-generation solutions.”

A jury panel will select the top three projects for cash prizes worth ₹2,00,000. The contest’s first-place winner will receive ₹1,00,000, with second place receiving ₹60,000 and third place receiving ₹40,000. The top 15 projects will receive a “Creative Project Prize” of ₹10,000 each. The first 50 project submissions will receive a prize pack of amazing goodies.

ElectronicWings is a leading hardware community that enables learning and transformation in IoT, machine learning, edge computing, AI and hardware design among its more than 200,000 monthly users across 35 countries.

Participants may submit multiple entries, and each project is considered an individual entry. Visit the EW website for the complete rules and terms and conditions.

For more information about DigiKey’s product offerings, please visit the DigiKey website.

About DigiKey

DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as the global leader and continuous innovator in the cutting-edge commerce distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. We get technical by providing more than 15.3 million components from over 2,900 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. DigiKey also supports engineers, designers, builders and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions, frictionless interactions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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