Create your context-aware system combining sensing, processing, connectivity and Edge AI solutions

The ST Innovation Challenge is the premier program of STMicroelectronics to connect with and foster tech entrepreneurs and innovative SMEs from around the world. In the fast-changing world of technology, context awareness has become a crucial aspect for both industrial and consumer applications. Combining Edge AI, MEMS sensors, embedded processing solutions, and connectivity can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiency, user experience, and safety. This challenge invites you to design and implement innovative industrial or consumer applications that leverage these technologies to create context-aware systems. Participants are encouraged to focus on:

1. Sensor integration: Utilize MEMS sensors to gather real-time data from the environment. Sensors may include accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, biosensors, microphones, and others to capture diverse contextual information.
2. Edge AI processing: Implement AI algorithms at the edge (in the sensor and/or microcontroller) to analyze sensor data locally. This reduces latency and enhances responsiveness, allowing for real-time decision-making and actions. It also ensures better data privacy.
3. Connectivity solutions: Ensure seamless communication between devices and systems using appropriate connectivity technologies such as NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and LPWAN such as LoRaWAN, SigFox and NBIoT.
4. Context awareness: Develop mechanisms to interpret sensor data and derive meaningful insights about the environment or user behavior on the edge. The system should adapt its functionality based on the context to improve efficiency or enhance the user experience.

Participants can choose from a variety of application areas, including industrial automation, smart home solutions, and wearable technology.

You can leverage the ST ecosystem with kits such as as SensorTile.box PRO, STWIN.box with PDETECT as well as the software within the ST Edge AI Suite and ST AIoT Craft tools for a comprehensive end-to-end solution to the cloud.

Join the ST Innovation Challenge, apply for a free development kit, and boost your success through:

• Collaboration with ST’s team including field application experts with experience supporting start-ups.
• Advice from international tech leaders on business development
• Free development kits
• Speaking slots in the Innovation World Cup® finals at Hannover Messe 2026, WT | Wearable Technologies Conferences, MEDICA, BIM World MUNICH, and further prominent tech events
• Free marketing packages and extensive media coverage at a global level
• Promotion in the Hall of Fame of the Innovation World Cup® Series

All submissions to the ST Innovation Challenge will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Level of innovation
• Technological feasibility
• Commercial potential
• Marketing & go-to-market approach
• Time to market
• Sustainability

Seize the opportunity to compete and showcase your potential on the global stage.

Participation is free of charge.