Windows on Snapdragon AI Hackathon

Get ready to push the boundaries of on-device AI innovation! The Windows on Snapdragon AI Hackathon invites developers to create groundbreaking AI solutions powered by Qualcomm® AI Hub and Snapdragon platforms.

What is Qualcomm® AI Hub?
Qualcomm® AI Hub is a developer-focused platform designed to simplify on-device AI development and deployment. It empowers developers to optimize, validate, and deploy AI models efficiently on Qualcomm and Snapdragon platforms, enabling faster, more private, and more efficient AI experiences.

Why Participate?

• Unleash On-Device AI: Build AI solutions that operate directly on devices, eliminating cloud dependency and enhancing privacy.

• Access Leading Models: Experiment with cutting-edge models from top providers like Mistral, Tech Mahindra, Preferred Networks, G42, and more. Explore open-source models like Llama 3.2 and customize them for your needs.

• Cutting-Edge Hardware: Test and deploy your creations on the powerful Snapdragon X series for unmatched performance.

• Comprehensive Toolkit: Utilize the Qualcomm AI Stack, including TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, and Qualcomm AI Engine Direct, for seamless optimization and deployment.

• Cloud Integration: Leverage cloud platforms like Amazon SageMaker and Dataloop for training, fine-tuning, and deploying models with ease.

• End-to-End Support: Benefit from Qualcomm’s robust ecosystem, including model makers, runtime providers, SDK partners, and more.

  
  

What to Build
The possibilities are limitless! Create AI-powered applications in areas such as:

• Generative AI: Intelligent assistants and personalized experiences.

• Computer Vision: Image classification, object detection, semantic segmentation, pose estimation, and more.

• Content Creation: Image editing, super resolution, and other creative tools.

• Productivity Tools: Speech recognition, image generation, and text generation models.

Submission Requirements

• Build a Windows software application using an AI model from Qualcomm AI Hub.

• Provide a public URL to your code repository for judging and testing.

• Submit a demo video (approximately 3 minutes).

• Include a text description of your project.

• (Optional) Explain the problem your application solves.

  
  

Prizes
Three non-cash prizes will be awarded:

1st Place

• $10,000 USD

• 30-minute virtual meeting with sponsor organization members

• Guest speaker at Qualcomm’s Discord office hours sessions

• Feature post on Qualcomm’s blog at www.qualcomm.com/developer

• Social media promotion of the winning project

2nd Place

• $7,500 USD

• 30-minute virtual meeting with sponsor organization members

• Guest speaker at Qualcomm’s Discord office hours sessions

• Feature post on Qualcomm’s blog at www.qualcomm.com/developer

• Social media promotion of the winning project

3rd Place

• $2,500 USD

• 30-minute virtual meeting with sponsor organization members

• Guest speaker at Qualcomm’s Discord office hours sessions

• Feature post on Qualcomm’s blog at www.qualcomm.com/developer

• Social media promotion of the winning project

  
  

Join the Hackathon
This is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and showcase your skills in on-device AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact and win exciting rewards!