Thursday, 4 June 2026 — 14 August 2026
Prize Pool
₹7.2 Lakhs
Registration Deadline
14 Aug 2026
Arm Create: AI Optimization Challenge is a global online hackathon organised by Arm, inviting developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts to optimize AI workloads on Arm-based hardware. The competition
focuses on pushing the boundaries of AI performance and efficiency using Arm architecture. Who Should Apply Open to individual developers, students, and teams worldwide with an interest in AI/ML optimization and Arm technology. No geographic restrictions — Indian participants are welcome. Format & Timeline The challenge runs from June 4, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Participants can work on their projects remotely and submit via Devpost. Judging criteria include performance improvements, innovation, and code quality. Prizes Total cash prize pool of $8,000 (approximately ₹7,20,000 INR) distributed across winning submissions. Eligibility Open to participants globally. No team size restrictions specified — solo participants and teams are both welcome. How to Apply Register and submit your project via the official Devpost page linked above. Deadline for submissions is August 14, 2026.
Open to participants globally. No geographic restrictions.
Prize Pool
₹7.2 Lakhs
Registration Deadline
14 Aug 2026
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