ExecuTorch Hackathon

​NOTE: By registering for the Luma, you are submitting an application to participate. We will reach out on a rolling basis to let you know whether you've been accepted. There are a limited number of devices, we can support up to 200 participants.

​This event is sponsored by Meta, Qualcomm, GitHub, Open Intelligence Foundation, and the PyTorch Foundation.

​Join developers, researchers, and builders for the upcoming ExecuTorch Hackathon on October 17 -18 at Founder’s Inc., officially part of Open Source AI Week 2026.

​Hosted in collaboration with Qualcomm, Meta, GitHub, the PyTorch Foundation, and Open Intelligence Foundation, this hands-on event will challenge teams to build innovative AI experiences powered by ExecuTorch—an open-source framework for deploying and running PyTorch models efficiently on edge and on-device hardware.

​Participants will work in teams of 3–5 people and select one of three tracks outlined below. Each team will receive a device from their selected track to use during the event. Builders will also get access to GitHub Copilot Pro+ to support their builds.

​Compute Track

​Build AI applications optimized for the Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon® X Elite processors, exploring the potential of powerful, efficient on-device AI computing.

​Mobile + XR Track

​Create AI-powered experiences for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and Samsung Galaxy XR powered by Snapdragon® XR2+ Gen 2 processor, with a focus on mobile intelligence, immersive interaction, and multimodal applications.

​IoT Track

​Develop intelligent edge and embedded applications using the Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q boards, combining on-device AI with real-time sensing, control, and connected experiences. Choose from an assortment of modulinos and accessories to complete your project (available on a first come, first served basis).

​To participate, interested teams must select a track, form a team of 3–5, and submit a project proposal by October 4. Selected teams will be announced by October 7.

​Prizes

​The top team in each track will receive a prize package for every member of the team: Meta AI glasses and an Arduino® UNO™ Q. Build a standout project, demonstrate the potential of on-device AI, and take home hardware to continue exploring the edge.

GitHub will also award a one-year subscription to Copilot Pro to the winner.

​Whether you are an experienced edge AI developer or eager to explore the future of open-source, on-device intelligence, the ExecuTorch Hackathon is an opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and build with the latest hardware and software across compute, mobile, XR, and IoT.

​Questions? Join our Discord!
Ask questions about the event, connect with other participants, form a team, receive event announcements, and stay up to date throughout the hackathon.

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​Bring your ideas. Build with ExecuTorch. Help shape the future of open-source, on device AI.

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​About Open Intelligence Foundation

​The Open Intelligence Foundation is a community-first nonprofit founded to protect, strengthen, and advance open-source AI, open models, and open science. Supported by a large community of volunteers and organizations, it takes a bottom-up approach to collaboration, working with academia and researchers to support research, development, and education in open-source AI. The foundation also leads Open Source AI Week, a community-run initiative celebrating open-source AI.

​About Founders, Inc.
Founders, Inc. backs early-stage founders in emerging tech with first checks and 55,000 sq. ft. of lab space in San Francisco's Fort Mason. They run year-round programs to help ambitious builders to go from early stage to scalable companies.

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​Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Arduino and VENTUNO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arduino S.r.l.