​we're bringing together 200+ people to build the next big thing in ai enabled hardware. this is a virtual first, free worldwide hack.

​what used to take 100+ days can be done in less than 10 in the age of ai. this is a chance to speedrun new hardware builds.

​from vibe coding new pcb designs with flux's new agentic tools to 3d printing life changing medical devices, this is a chance to meet like minded builders, learn new tools, and explore what's possible in 2025.

​💸 win up to $50k

​you have the chance to win up to $50k investment from boost vc by the end of it! as part of their start program, it's a SAFE note with $1.5M cap. decisions by the end of demo day.

​top pcb designs get manufacturing credits by flux for physical prints.

​👀 this is for anyone tired of software eating the world

• ​any emerging professional wanting to build new skills. it doesn't matter what your background is, it matters that you want to build.

• ​seasoned engineers and product people wanting to make their next thing

• ​future founders who want to go beyond software applications and build physical solutions to real problems

​build to solve real world problems

• ​human augmentation: enhance human capabilities with the latest in ai and hardware for super senses or capabilities

• ​automation: explore how the latest in robotics and devices will create new opportunities in manufacturing, at home, and in the lab

• ​emerging market opportunities: low cost hardware could enable 1B+ people better quality of life

​kickoff agenda

• ​10min hack intro

• ​10min keynote talk

• ​10min flux ai intro

• ​10min boost vc intro

• ​20min qa

• ​all sessions will be recorded to maximize the worldwide nature of this hack.

​summer schedule

• ​week 1 / kickoff, office hours, + demos

• ​week 2 / prototype, in person hacks

• ​week 3 / customer feedback, office hours, + demos

• ​week 4 / more progress + feedback

• ​week 5 / final demos

​expectations

• ​this is designed for professionals to be able to build nights + weekends. you'll get as much out of this as you put into it. we recommend 10-15 hrs a week minimum.

• ​we'll have 3x 1hr sessions each week: kickoff, drop in office hours, and demo reviews.

• ​the only requirement is submitting weekly updates, or you will get kicked out.

​shout out to our partners

• ​boost vc is an early stage vc with $250m aum in san mateo, ca founded by adam draper & brayton williams. they lead pre-seed rounds for deep tech (aerospace, bio, ai, robotics, crypto, vr, sci-fi).

• ​flux is a browser based e-cad platform for building professional pcbs with an ai copilot that understands datasheets, conducts design reviews, and even routes your board.

• ​​​hardware meetups happen across 30+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to network, share knowledge, and support each other and the larger hardware ecosystem.

​thank you to our hosts!

• ​worldwide studios runs 1-1 coaching sessions for people who want to level up in the age of ai. we've helped hardware engineers vibe code their first ai agents, and software engineers vibe code their first pcbs.

​thank you to lance, emily, and dylan for the early support to make this possible.

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​by signing up for this event, you agree to being recorded as we share all workshop recordings after the event.