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.
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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 Tuya’s IoT infrastructure and AI capabilities, developers can build devices that sense, speak, react, and create emotional connections in the real world.
🎁 What Tuya provides to approved makers
- 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
🏆 Prizes
- 1st: $5,000
- 2nd: $3,000
- 3rd: $2,000
- Extra awards including VC’s Choice and Visitors’ Choice
📍 Event Info
- Where: JJ Lake Business Center, 340 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
- When: Fri Jan 9 (6:00 PM) → 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/
💡 What you can build with Tuya
- 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 devices…
🧭 Key Schedule
- Jan 7–8 (7–9 PM): Online workshops
- Jan 9 (6–7 PM): Team meet-up + formation
- Jan 9 (7–9 PM): Onsite setup workshop + tech support
- Jan 10: Dev Day
- Jan 11 (3 PM): Submission deadline → demos + awards + social
💬 Comment what you would build with Tuya and Join Tuya’s official developer Discord community.
Connect with AIoT builders worldwide, exchange project ideas, get technical support, and stay updated on HackStorm.
👉 discord.gg/yPPShSTttG
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