About this event
Arm AI Developer Challenge 2025
About the Challenge
Join the Arm AI Developer Challenge 2025 to showcase your skills by creating innovative AI projects that run directly on Arm architecture-powered mobile devices such as phones, tablets, and other Arm-based hardware. This hackathon aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI on resource-constrained devices, emphasizing optimization, performance, and creative application.
Participants are encouraged to develop projects that demonstrate generative AI, machine learning, or advanced AI models that operate locally to prioritize privacy, efficiency, and real-world impact.
What to Build
- AI applications optimized for Arm-based platforms
- Generative AI models, machine learning solutions, or innovative AI workflows
- Projects that demonstrate speed, power efficiency, and real-world utility on mobile devices
- Creative implementations that push AI beyond conventional limits
Submission Guidelines
- Submit via the Devpost platform within the period: October 6 – December 3, 2025
- Provide the source code in a public repository or attach it directly
- Include a detailed write-up covering:
- Project overview and purpose
- How the project works and its key features
- Setup instructions for Arm devices
- Optional media (video/audio) explaining or pitching your project
Prizes & Awards
- 1st Prize: Awarded to the best project, includes recognition and bragging rights
- 2nd and 3rd Prizes: For outstanding projects, top-ranked across categories
- Additional awards for innovation, user experience, potential impact, and WOW factor
Judging Criteria
- Technological Implementation: Quality of software development and how well it leverages Arm architecture
- User Experience: Design, usability, and appeal of the project
- Potential Impact: Real-world usefulness, community benefits, and reusability of the code
- WOW Factor: Creativity, novelty, and ability to amaze with capabilities
Join the Arm AI Developer Challenge 2025 to build the future of on-device AI, demonstrate your technical prowess, and win exciting prizes!