HackStorm Hackathon 2026
Tuya is excited to join HackStorm AI + IoT Hackathon: Makers Gathering (https://www.hackstorm.ai/) as a Co-host and Core Technology Sponsor.
As a global IoT platform provider, Tuya is committed to empowering developers to turn AI ideas into real-world smart devices. Through TuyaOpen, official development hardware, and on-site technical support, Tuya helps makers move beyond software-only projects and bring intelligence into physical products.
If you are bored with software-only hackathons, this one is for you!
With Tuyaโs IoT infrastructure and AI capabilities, developers can build devices that sense, speak, react, and create emotional connections in the real world.
๐ What Tuya provides to approved makersโ
- Tuya T5 E1 development kit with an AMOLED display, WiFi, and Bluetooth
- USB Type-C cable
- External speaker
- GPS module
- Designed for rapid prototyping and intelligent interaction
๐ Prizesโ
- 1st: $5,000
- 2nd: $3,000
- 3rd: $2,000
- Extra awards including VCโs Choice and Visitorsโ Choice
๐ Event Infoโ
- Where: JJ Lake Business Center, 340 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
- When: Fri Jan 9 (6:00 PM) โ Sun Jan 11 (8:00 PM), 2026
- Makers Registration: https://luma.com/qin89snk
- Visitors only: https://luma.com/qi4ta2jw
- Event details: https://www.hackstorm.ai/
๐ก What you can build with Tuyaโ
- AI Pet Badge
- AI Voice Clock (speaks / reacts / coaches you)
- Astrology / personality widget (mood + vibe display)
- AI companions & expressive devices (emotion + animation + speech)
- Smart mirror / smart display with personalized intelligence
- Wearables, AI toys, ambient devicesโฆ
๐งญ Key Scheduleโ
- Jan 7โ8 (7โ9 PM): Online workshops
- Jan 9 (6โ7 PM): Team meet-up + formation
- Jan 9 (7โ9 PM): Onsite setup workshop + tech support
- Jan 10: Dev Day
- Jan 11 (3 PM): Submission deadline โ demos + awards + social
๐ฌ Comment what you would build with Tuya and Join Tuyaโs official developer Discord community.โ
Connect with AIoT builders worldwide, exchange project ideas, get technical support, and stay updated on HackStorm.
๐ discord.gg/yPPShSTttG
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