Core Insights - The "2025 SparkS Global AI Hardware Innovation Competition" has been officially launched in Hangzhou, aiming to recruit AI hardware projects with commercial potential globally, focusing on "AI hardware" and "application scenarios" [1][3] - The competition is designed to connect global AI elites, industry resources, and investment institutions, creating a world-class AI innovation ecosystem that integrates technological innovation, industrial implementation, and capital connection [3][4] Group 1: Competition Overview - The competition is organized by the Hangzhou local government, Hangzhou Talent Group, Hangzhou Chuang (AI) Camp, and Tuya Smart, leveraging the city's AI industry resources [1] - It features five innovation tracks: AI + Life, AI + Business, AI + Industry, AI + Transportation, and AI + Social Governance, addressing the forefront applications of AI technology across various fields [3] Group 2: Developer Engagement - The competition has attracted significant attention from global AI developers, with Tuya Smart collaborating with popular digital influencer "He Tongxue" to create the "AI Cow Finder" smart hardware for farmers in remote areas [2] - Developers can utilize Tuya Smart's open-source framework and AIAgent development platform to rapidly prototype AI hardware solutions, exemplified by the "AI Cow Finder" project, which was developed in just one month [2] Group 3: Support and Resources - The competition will select 30 groundbreaking AI hardware innovation projects for the final round, with 10 projects receiving the "Outstanding Application Award" [3] - Winning teams will gain access to various support resources from the government and organizing institutions, including capital connection, technical empowerment, policy support, and practical implementation [3]