Let Creation Happen · Let the World See
Anker 1st Hackathon Challenge
About the Event
24 hours to give the world an answer about the future.
If the future is truly going to be redefined, it most likely won’t appear first in a PowerPoint presentation.
It will first emerge from a problem taken seriously, from a real need.
Anker wants to host a hackathon like this.
We’re opening up real-world business challenges, presenting these problems to the real world—and to everyone who wants to make a serious impact.
You can be any role, any identity.
If you want to use AI to respond to the real world, to turn an idea into something that can be seen, verified, and adopted, we invite you to join Anker’s first Hackathon Challenge. Together, let creativity happen, and let the world see it.
Judges & Guests
Steven
Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of Anker Innovations
Frank
Executive Director of Anker Innovations
Neil
CIO of Anker Innovations
Sven
General Manager of Software at Anker Innovations
Kun
Head of the AI Platform at Anker Innovations
William
Head of Data at Anker Innovations
田锋
General Manager of Industry Clusters, Amazon Web Services (AWS) China
王博
General Manager of Software Development and Industry Transformation, Amazon Web Services
王淮
Founder and CEO of Linear Capital
Kevin
Founder and CEO of Geekbang
AJ
Founder of WaytoAGI
Stay tuned for more surprise guests!
*Listed in no particular order
Schedule
Online Empowerment Live Streams (Coming Soon)
Deadline for Submitting Preliminary Round Materials
Results of the Preliminary Round Document Review Announced; List of Qualifiers Released
Final Round: 24-Hour Intensive Development (Shenzhen, China) + Demo Day
Encore of winning contestants
Tracks
Smart Audio · SoundcoreAI That Truly Understands Sound
Smart Security · eufyAI That Turns a Video Feed Into Peace of Mind
Power & Energy Storage · AnkerLet AI Decide How Every Watt Gets Used
Smart ServiceAI That Turns a Cry for Help Into Peace of Mind
Rewards
Real-World Challenges
In addition to receiving official exposure, outstanding entries will have the opportunity to be integrated into actual product lines or connected with partnership resources.
Generous Prize Pool
A total prize pool of over 100,000 yuan, with the TOP 3 in each track receiving 30,000 yuan, 10,000 yuan, and 5,000 yuan, respectively. Additionally, a special "Best Idea Award" of 5,000 RMB has been established to recognize outstanding ideas.
Career Development Incentives
Outstanding contestants will have the opportunity to advance directly to the final interview and receive a reserved SSP offer; shortlisted candidates will also be given priority access to Anker's talent pool.
About Anker
If you've only seen our power banks,you haven't seen the real Anker yet.
Anker Innovation is a globally leading smart hardware technology company dedicated to cutting-edge innovation. By pushing the boundaries of innovation, we unlock limitless possibilities and provide innovative technologies and solutions across a wide range of fields, including charging and energy storage, smart audio-visual, smart home, and creative tools. This isn't bragging-it's proof.
THUS™ A1 | In-house Developed On-Device AI Audio Chip
Self-developed on-device audio chip with compute-in-memory architecture and 150× ENC performance.
Its name comes from “Thus have I heard”-hearing things exactly as they are, without bias or noise. NOR Flash enables compute-at-storage, natively supporting 4M-parameter models with 150× the compute power of traditional Bluetooth chips. Already integrated into real products, it has won three major awards: a Guinness World Record (for the world's highest call quality), the Red Dot Award 2026, and the iF Design Award 2026.
MindBase™ | Home Local AI Data Hub
Built around three key capabilities—connectivity, local intelligence, and memory—it runs dedicated AI agents for different use cases—such as the security agent and NAS storage agent—on a built-in computing card.
Peking University–Anker Large Model Joint Laboratory | Pioneering Technological Breakthroughs
Co-founded with Peking University to advance multimodal models for next-generation smart hardware.
What do thesenumbers mean for you?
Built for real devices
Your work has the opportunity to be integrated into devices currently used by over 200 million users worldwide—not just remain a demo.
Build with engineers
This is a company that truly embodies AI at its core: top-tier AI models are openly available to all employees, who have cumulatively consumed 300 trillion tokens. During the competition, engineers will join your team to work alongside you—this isn't just a formality.
Put ideas into reality
We're "top performers" in the markets we've deeply cultivated—your solutions won't lack real-world implementation opportunities or validation scenarios.
What can 24 hours turn into? Maybe a piece of code, a workflow, a prototype for a new product - maybe the first time a problem actually gets solved for real. We want to invite you to find out. Build the idea, hand the creation to reality, hand the answer to the world. Let creation happen. Let the world see.
FAQ
What are the eligibility requirements for registration? Are there any major or educational requirements?
There are no restrictions on major or educational background. As long as you have programming skills and the ability to use AI tools, along with creativity and a passion for hands-on work, you are welcome to register. You must be at least 18 years old. There is no screening process; anyone can register.
Can I register for multiple tracks at the same time?
No. Each team may only select one track to submit an entry for the preliminary round. We recommend deciding on your track after the live stream explaining the challenge on September 9.
Can I compete as an individual?
We do not recommend competing as an individual. Each team should consist of 2–4 members to facilitate collaboration, division of labor, and project progress.
Partners
Chief Strategic Partner
Technology Partner
Technology Partner
Hardware Ecosystem Partner
Community Partners
VC Partner
