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HackStorm 3.0 is pending.
HackStorm 1.0 started as an experiment: can a curated group of builders ship real AI hardware in 48 hours? The answer was 17 working prototypes from engineers at Stanford, Berkeley, Google, and NVIDIA.
Now we're going bigger.

HackStorm 2.0: Vibe Coding to Physical AI
Two tracks. 300+ registration, 100+ builder on site, 24 teams pitched.

HackStorm 3.0: Sense, Think and Act
$6,000 in cash prizes. Hardware gifted to every team. Expert consulting on prototyping, manufacturing, and fundraising for all participants.
This isn't a typical hackathon. We curate. We cap teams. We only accept builders who are serious about making AI physical.
Join us with explorers, makers and creators from tech giants, Stanford, Berkeley and Startups — this one's for you.
📍 Silicon Valley, CA
📅 Nov 6–8, 2026

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Requirements

What to Build

AIoT or Robotics Applications

What to Submit

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$5,200 in prizes
1st Prize
$1,200 in cash
2 winners

2nd Prize
$1,000 in cash
2 winners

3rd Prize
$800 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Zhennian Liang

Zhennian Liang

Judging Criteria

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