Hainan - Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025
(HNSE AHB)
The Hainan-Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle (HNSE AHB), as the flagship competition of the 2025 Hainan Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, is dedicated to building a global platform for exchange in smart hardware and AI technologies. Leveraging the policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port and Lingshui’s unique geographical position and vibrant blend of culture and art, the competition focuses on the deep application of smart hardware + AI in both consumer and industrial sectors. It aims to empower innovators and entrepreneurs through comprehensive support in product refinement, capital connection, international exposure, and ecosystem integration.
Registration Deadline
July 12, 2025
Regional Competitions
June 24-26, 2025
Grand Finale
July 26, 2025
Award Ceremony
July 27, 2025
HNSE Lingshui Tech & Art Festival
July 25-27, 2025
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HNSE Lingshui Tech & Art Festival
The Hainan Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival will be an innovative journey that combines the charm of technology with inspiration of art. It will bring together a selection of top brands, featuring a variety of themed activities, including music concert, tech exhibitions, art installation performances, ground painting, drone flying shows, forum salons, eSports Festival, and themed markets.
HNSE AI Hardware Battle
July 26, 2025 | Grand Finale
- Provide a platform for innovation exchange and project incubation
- Position Hainan Southeast Asia as the "First Stop for Smart Hardware Going Global"
- Connect international capital, technology, and market resources
- Accelerate the AI-driven transformation of the smart hardware industry
- Discover high-quality projects to integrate into the long-term Hainan Southeast Asia brand ecosystem
Focus Sectors
Smart Home
Wearable Devices
Robotics
Smart Medical Devices
Smart Vehicles
VR & AR
Smart Cities
Marine Agriculture Technology
Other AI-driven Hardware
Eligibility Criteria
Product Requirements
• Companies must have independently developed AI-driven hardware product with an initial prototype or mass-production version that demonstrates market application potential.• The submitted project must focus on one of the following areas: Smart Home, Wearable Devices, Smart Cars, Smart Medical Services, Smart Cities, VR & AR, Marine Agriculture Technology, Educational Technology, Robotics, etc.
Pitching Requirements
• All shortlisted teams must present their project during the finals with a 3-minute English pitching and 3-minute Q&A with the judges.• A pitching deck must be submitted, including product introduction, market plan, and team background, etc.
Company Requirements
• The participating entity must be a legally registered company (registration location is not limited) with a clear business model and sustainable operation capability.• Cross-border teams, international joint ventures, startups, and scaled enterprises are encouraged to participate.
Originality and Compliance
• The project must not infringe any third-party IP and must comply with legal and regulatory standards in terms of technology and business content.• All entries must be original projects and cannot involve plagiarism or false statements.
Awards & Incentives
Will Be Named “HNSE STARs – Hainan-Southeast Tech AI Rising Stars” (HNSE STARs)
- Government support for project localization (consultation, policy access, etc.)
- Showcase opportunity at BEYOND Expo 2026 - one of Asia's largest tech events
- Amplified promotion via official channels, partner media, and global innovation communities.
