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ALVEXIS / Edge AI ChallengePre-applications are open
FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS · EDGE AI CHALLENGEBring your idea.
Bring your idea.
Let’s build
your product together.
Let’s overcome the hardware and prototyping barriers together. Apply individually or as a team to turn your edge AI idea into a real product.
A simple pre-application · Full project registration comes later
FROM IDEA TO THE FIELDALVEXIS ENGINEERING
01 / HARDWAREElectronic design02 / MECHANICSBuilding the product03 / FIELDPilot and sales support
Image: ForgeEdge product family. We will define the architecture around your project together.
5 finalistsDevelopment and mentoring support for every finalist
3 monthsJoint product development plan
12 monthsSales target period after product launch
PUT EDGE AI AT THE HEART OF YOUR IDEAIntelligence on the device.
Intelligence on the device.
A solution to a real need.
Develop a product that interprets sensor data, processes images, monitors machines or makes decisions in the field.
Edge AI is required. AI must be a function that runs on the product itself. Cloud-only AI or a standalone SaaS does not meet this requirement.
On your own or with a team
University students may apply individually or as a team. You do not need a company, ready-made hardware or a working prototype to get started.
From sensor to product, from product to service
Use sensor, camera or machine data, and complement your solution with SaaS, cloud management, a web platform or a mobile application.
Move faster with existing platforms
ALVEXIS components and platforms such as ForgeControl may be incorporated into your project where appropriate.
FOR ALL 5 FINALISTS01 / DESIGN 02 / DEVELOPMENT 03 / GO TO MARKET
Let’s complete your product together.
Every selected project receives development, mentoring and go-to-market support, regardless of the sales target.
Let’s move the software forward together.
You or your team lead the software and AI development. ALVEXIS can provide software and integration support where needed.
Let’s reach your first customers.
We support you with mentoring, pilot deployments, product presentations and the sales process.
You may proceed through your own venture or through joint development with ALVEXIS.FOR EACH OF THE 5 FINALISTS WHO MEETS THE SALES CONDITION
Reach the target. Choose your path.
Each finalist project becomes eligible to choose one of the following options as soon as it exceeds TRY 2 million in sales of its own product within 12 months of commercial launch.
The employment opportunity is a total allocation per project: for example, 24 months for one person or 12 months each for two people. Choose either the cash award or the employment opportunity. Eligibility begins when the condition is met; there is no need to wait until the end of the period. Purchase intentions and commitments do not count as completed sales.5+ YEARS OF RELEVANT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
An industry mentor is required.
Before completing the full project registration, you must bring a mentor with at least 5 years of experience in your project’s industry into the project. This applies to both individual and team applications.
- Mentor details are not required for the pre-application.
- You can identify your mentor during the preparation period.
- Experience and participation will be confirmed during full registration.
- ALVEXIS provides additional mentoring support.
EVIDENCE FROM THE FIELD
Strengthen your idea with customer support.
These documents are optional and earn additional points in the full evaluation.
- Permission to use a site or run a pilotBONUS POINTS
- Letter of demandBONUS POINTS
- Letter of intent to purchaseHIGHER BONUS POINTS
- Written purchase commitment or confirmed orderHIGHEST BONUS POINTS
Evidence is stronger when it clearly states the product, quantity or amount, and any purchase conditions. Documents relating to the same purchase are assessed using the strongest evidence.
FROM PRE-APPLICATION TO PROJECT REGISTRATION
At least 30 days to prepare.
The project registration portal will open later. We will email you the link and schedule, with at least 30 days to prepare and complete your full registration.
- 01 / WEEK ONE
Define the problem and find your mentor.
Research a real user need. Speak with a mentor who has at least 5 years of experience in your project’s industry and confirm their involvement.
- 02 / WEEK TWO
Explain what the edge AI will do.
Describe the data to be processed, the decisions the device will make and why processing needs to happen at the edge.
- 03 / WEEK THREE
Define your first product.
Outline its core functions, data sources, software plan and the support you need from ALVEXIS. A simple sketch is enough.
- 04 / WEEK FOUR
Connect with the field and customers.
With your mentor, approach pilot sites and potential customers. Gather any permissions, demand letters or purchase documents, and plan team responsibilities.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAYPre-apply now.
Pre-apply now.
Share the details later.
For now, we just want to get to know you. Project files, mentor details and customer documents will be collected through the full registration portal.
What happens next?
Your pre-application will be saved and the preparation guide will be sent by email. When the project registration portal opens, we will send its link and registration deadline to the same address.
Applying as a team?
One contact person can complete this form on behalf of the team. You can add the other team members later.
How will your application data be used?
ALVEXIS uses your name, email, university, application type and optional project summary to register your pre-application, run the program, deliver the preparation guide and announce the project registration schedule. Records are stored on ALVEXIS’s AWS infrastructure and shared with the authorized program team. You will not be added to a separate advertising or marketing list.
Do not share identity documents, student certificates, sensitive personal data or confidential technical information at this stage. For questions or requests to correct or delete your application data, contact info@alvexis.ai.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Before you begin.
Do I need a finished product or a mentor to pre-apply?
No. The pre-application is a short introduction. A working prototype is not required. You must involve a mentor with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience before completing the full project registration.
Can I apply with a SaaS or cloud-only AI project?
The project must include Edge AI running on a device. SaaS, cloud services or a mobile application may complement that product.
Will all five finalists receive an award?
All five finalists receive hardware, mechanical design, mentoring and sales support. Each finalist that exceeds TRY 2 million in sales of its own product within 12 months of commercial launch also earns the right to choose either a TRY 1 million award or a total of 24 person-months of employment. This applies separately to each of the five finalists who meets the condition.
What does 24 person-months mean?
It is the total employment period available to each eligible project. For example, one person may work for 24 months, or two people for 12 months each. This option is an alternative to the TRY 1 million cash award.
When will the registration portal and deadline be announced?
The schedule has not yet been announced. Pre-applicants will be notified by email and given at least 30 days to prepare their full application. You do not need to create an account or upload project files now.
How will product ownership and collaboration terms be agreed?
Each finalist’s preference for their own venture or joint development with ALVEXIS will be considered alongside the project scope and each party’s contribution. Product ownership, revenue sharing and sales verification will be agreed in writing before development begins.