Build the Autodesk University 2027 Product

If you are a winner, we will contact you directly via email to arrange the shipment of your prize.

Participants who receive free hardware and do not submit a project may be ineligible for future giveaways unless the hardware is returned.

If you receive free hardware and become unable to submit a project, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know as soon as possible. We may choose to arrange for the hardware to be shipped to another participant.

To be eligible for judging, you must meet ALL of the following requirements unless otherwise stated:

General Requirements

• You must be registered as a participant for this contest.
• You must create a [sponsor name - platform] account.
• Your entry must be your own original work.
• Your entry cannot have been selected as a winner in any other Hackster contest.

Hardware Application Requirements

Note: If you choose to submit an application for free hardware, you must meet the following requirements. If not, continue to 'Hardware/Software Build Requirements' below.

• Your hardware application must be submitted via the online application form found on the contest page’s “apply for hardware” tab.
• Your hardware application must be written in English.
• Your hardware application must use the [featured technology]. (e.g. 3D magnetic 2GO kit)
• Your hardware application must solve a problem related to [contest theme]. (e.g. earth preservation)
• Your hardware application must be submitted by Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.

Hardware/Software Build Requirements

• Your project must be created using the [featured technology]. (e.g. 3D magnetic 2GO kit)
• Your project must be created using the [featured software]. (e.g. Arduino IDE)
• Your project must be created using the [featured platform]. (e.g. Amazon API)
• Your project must be a/an [featured category]. (e.g. autonomous vehicle)
• Your project must solve a problem related to [contest theme]. (e.g. earth preservation)

Project Documentation Requirements

• Your project must include a project name, short project description, cover image, bill of materials (BOM), full instructions, images, and relevant resource files (schematics, code, CAD).
• Your project must use Autodesk Fusion and must include the design/dataset (.f3d file)
• Your project must include a PCBWay enclosure
• Your project must include the Arduino UNO Q
• Your project must include a video and photos of prototype in action
• Your project must be written in English.
• Your project must be submitted by Dec 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.

Your project will be judged according to the rubric below.

• Project Documentation (20 points)
  Story/Instructions - Show how you created your project, including images, screenshots, and/or a video demonstration of your solution working as intended. Ask yourself: “If I were a beginner reading this project, would I understand how to recreate it?”
• Complete BOM (20 points)
  Detail the hardware, software and/or tools used.
• Schematics (10 points)
  Draw your diagrams using Autodesk Fusion software and/or take detailed photographs.
• Use of Autodesk Fusion (10 points)
• Code & Contribution (10 points)
  Include working code with helpful comments.
• Creativity (30 points)
  Your idea doesn’t have to be original, but it should be creative (a fresh take on an old idea is often worth as much as a brand new idea).

• Best AU 2027 Product Concept ($1,680 value)

• Best Fusion Electronics Design ($1,680 value)

• Best Use of Arduino UNO Q ($1,000 value)

Step 1: Register for the Contest

• Start by creating a free account on Hackster.io (or sign-in if already a member).
• Register for the contest by clicking “Register as a participant”.

Step 2: Build and Document Your Project

• Build your project according to the submission requirements.
• Document your project build using Hackster’s project template. To create a new project, click “create new project” on the contest page or the “+” symbol in the top right corner of your Hackster page.

Step 3: Review and submit your project

• Review your project and make sure it meets all the submission requirements.
• Upload a previously created project by clicking “add existing project” on the contest page.
• Submit your project by Dec 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT by clicking “review and submit project” on the contest page.

Free devices winners will be announced by September 25, 2026. The list of winners will be visible on the Apply for hardware tab.

Contest winners will be announced on January 29, 2027. The list of winners will be visible on the main page (Contest brief).

These are the Specific Contest Rules (“Specific Rules”) that govern participation in the Build the Autodesk University 2027 Product Competition (“Contest”) organized by Hackster.io, an Avnet community (“Hackster”), and sponsored by Autodesk, Qualcomm, and PCBWay (hereinafter referred to as the “Sponsor”) in relation to any individual (hereinafter referred to as an “Entrant”) who enters, attempts to enter or in any way participates or attempts to participate in this Contest.

In these Specific Rules, “we,” “our”, and “us” refer to Hackster and/or the Contest Sponsor. “You” and “yourself” refer to an Entrant. The full rules for this Contest also include the Official General Contest Rules (“General Rules”) posted at https://www.hackster.io/contest-rules and all eligibility, requirements, and judging criteria recorded in the “rules” tab of this Contest page. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between the General Rules and these Specific Rules, the Specific Rules shall control. You are not an immediate family member or household member of a Hackster employee.

Eligibility:

You are eligible to enter if you meet the following requirements at time of entry:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or the minimum age of majority in your place of residence at the time of entry.
• You must be a citizen and current resident of one of the following countries or their respective territories: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia (Republic of), Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America.
• You are not involved in the execution or administration of this Contest.
• You are not a Hackster, Avnet or Sponsor employee or an immediate family member or household member of a Hackster employee or otherwise engaged in the execution or administration of this Contest.
• Hackster reserves the right to conduct restricted-party, sanctions, and compliance screening on any Entrant in accordance with applicable U.S., E.U., and U.N. regulations. Entrants appearing on any denied, debarred, or sanctioned parties lists may be deemed ineligible.