Introduction
Calling all innovative minds and problem solvers in IoT! Milesight is holding its first Hackathon based on our Beaver IoT platform. During this hackathon - held completely online - you will be challenged to extend the platform's possibilities through integrations (coding) or build IoT solutions that solve specific industry challanges (no code), individually or in a team!
What is Beaver IoT
Beaver IoT is Milesight's open-source IoT platform that enables custom project development through flexible coding. For those without development capabilities, the platform's built-in functions can be used for quick proof-of-concept testing.
Learn MoreChallenge accepted? Here are two tracks for you to choose.
Integration Track
Develop IoT solutions through technology/system integrations on Beaver IoT to address specific challenges or create projects for diverse IoT industry scenarios.
Integration examples
Demo Track
Build demos based on real-world project needs using the platform's existing capabilities without coding.
See demos in our public test account:
Acct. name: beaverdemo@milesight.com
Password: Beaverdemo25
Demo examplesNot sure？No worries, each participant will be assigned a mentor to provide on-going support.
Why Join
Gain hands-on experiences in industry verticals and IoT-related programming skills.
Make real-world impact while contributing to the IoT and open-source ecosystem.
Form industry and community connections.
Win prizes including gift cards, recognition across Milesight channels, and your project featured on Milesight's website.
Event held online: participate from anywhere.
Dedicated mentor to help with project ideation.
Event Details
Online
Timeline & Process
Ideation & Registration
Take some time to think about what to work on. When you have a solid idea, fill in this form to officially register. We will review your idea and send you an registration confirmation email once it is approved.
Work on your project
Judge deliberation
Prize announcement
Participation Eligibility & Prerequisites
- Any individual or team with loT industry knowledge and programming skills can participate. If you don't code, choose the demo track.
- You need to have Beaver IoT installed to participate and a Milesight Development Platform account if you need to use the demo devices.
Judging Criteria
- Innovation
- Industry relevance
- Complexity
- Code quality
Submission Requirements
- A working prototype + demo video (2-3 mins).
- Code hosted on GitHub accompanied by explanations of your solution .
Prizes
We will select one winner for each track (so there are two winners in total). Each winner will get:
- $1000 Amazon gift card
- Recognition and project highlights across Milesight social channels and Milesight's Discord community
- Project featured on Milesight website and Milesight newsletters
Q: Can I participate without Milesight devices?
Yes! Beaver IoT comes integrated with Milesight Development Platform which allows you to custom create demo devices. That means you can participate using the virtual devices you created!
Q: What can I build?
You can choose either 1) the Integration Track and develop IoT solutions through technology/system integrations on Beaver IoT or 2) the Demo Track and build customizable demos or frameworks based on real-world project needs. For details see the Track section
Q: Can I submit an existing project?
A: Yes, but you need to adapt it to run on Beaver IoT during the hackathon.
Q: Can I participate alone?
A: Yes! You can compete individually or in teams.
Q: How do I find teammates?
A: Join our discord server to look for your collaborator(s).
Q: What skills do I need?
A: If you choose the integration track, you need at least basic IoT knowledge + programming (Python/JS preferred). Choose the demo track if you have industry experience but no coding skills.
No Beaver IoT experience required—we provide docs and support!
Contacts & Resources
Email Evie
Shoot a message to our developer service expert Evie at evie@milesight.com
