Tuya AI Innovators Hackathon 2025
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
to Saturday, December 20, 2025
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5 days long
Artificial IntelligenceIoT (Internet of Things)Machine LearningInnovationHealthtech
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
352
Participants
$154,200
Prize Pool
31
Est. Projects
Organizers
Sign Up Now!: https://pages.tuya.com/develop/a83a0c8d834745ad801d More details: https://tuyaopen.ai/blog/2025-tuya-ai-innovatores-hackathon Scan the QR code to join our Discord community, or click the link below to register and connect with developers from around the world in real-time! Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/yPPShSTttG Event Overview About Tuya Developer Platform TuyaOpen (https://tuyaopen.ai/) It is an open and co-creative development framework designed for the AI+IoT (Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things) industry. Built on TuyaOS, a mature commercial-grade IoT operating system, the platform features cross-platform compatibility, modularity, and robust security compliance. Verified through the deployment of over 100 million devices and adoption by millions of developers worldwide, Tuya provides an integrated innovation environment covering hardware, software, and cloud services. About the Hackathon The hackathon is hosted by Tuya Smart, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Kiro as the official cloud partner. Scheduled for January 2026 (during CES), the event—titled “Tuya AI Innovators Hackathon 2025: Build AI Hardware, As Easy As Stacking Blocks”—aims to empower global developers to leverage the Tuya Open Platform to drive innovation at the intersection of AI and IoT. Participants will prototype the next generation of AI-powered smart hardware and solutions, showcasing the innovation and influence of the Tuya Open Global AI+IoT Ecosystem Center. Tuya Smart welcomes developers, makers, and university teams from around the world to join this global innovation event. With AI coding powered by KIRO, participants can enjoy a low-code and fast-start development experience. Event Date Stage Date Registration Period Nov 20 – Dec 20, 2025 First Submission Deadline Dec 20, 2025 First-Round Evaluation Mid-Dec 2025 Improvement Period Mid-Dec 2025 – Early Jan 2026 Demo Day (CES, Las Vegas) Jan 4, 2026 Final Submission Deadline Feb 20, 2026 Winners Announcement Early Mar 2026 Event Overview Competition Tracks All entries must be developed based on the TuyaOpen Platform AI Open-Source Package. Participants can choose one of three tracks to build their AI hardware demo. Track Name Description AI Agent Application Focus on multimodal intelligent agents, voice/image recognition, AI assistants, and other innovative projects (no hardware experience required). Hardware Development Build creative hardware using Tuya development boards — including but not limited to desktop robots, AI chatbots, AI toys, AI wearables, and AI + smart home devices. Industry Solutions Focus on AI + IoT applications across various industries — including but not limited to energy management, healthcare, education, and industrial innovation scenarios.
