Hackathon
Open
Tindie and PCBWay AI Hardware Design Contest 2026
Tindie and PCBWay award $2,500 in prizes for working AI hardware prototypes. Open worldwide, entries close January 31, 2027.
Hardware from any brand or source is allowed.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Grand prize | $600; 1 winner |
| Second prize | $300 each; 2 winners |
| Third prize | $100 each; 3 winners |
| Merit award | $50 each; 10 winners |
| PCBWay Special Award | $500 credited to a PCBWay account; 1 winner |
| Manufacturing coupons | 40 PCBWay coupons of $50, one per participant |
| Bonus points | Up to 5 for a Tindie product that has a working role in the build |
Requirements:
- Registration through the official form
- A public project report covering concept, hardware design, AI implementation, development and results
- Title, summary and report link submitted through Tindie
- A demo video is optional
Timeline:
- Review by Tindie and PCBWay from February 1 to March 1, 2027
- Winners announced from March 2 to March 5, 2027
Source · pcbway.com/blog/News/PCBWay_and_Tindie_Launch_the_2026_AI_Hardware_Design_Contest_b88e4ca9.html
Published 30 October 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 7 November 2026
DevGrants Daily, run by Albert Andrejev. How entries are made and checked.