NVIDIA® Jetson™ Developer Challenge

There’s no entry fee necessary to enter this Challenge.

Sign up for the NVIDIA Developer Program (https://developer.nvidia.com/developer-program) and fill out the application form at www.nvidia.challengerocket.com.

Public voting to choose projects will be held on the Challenge website at - www.nvidia.challengerocket.com. All users with a Challengerocket.com account can vote.

Participation in the Challenge is open to anyone with knowledge and skills, as well as teams of up to 5 participants. Startups are also welcome to join.

Yes, group or individual work can be submitted to the Challenge. By entering the Challenge, the participant declares that the project is designed for the purpose of the Challenge, is authored or co-authored (in the case of teamwork), and does not infringe on any third-party rights. Thus, the participant assumes total and unlimited liability for any third-party claims directed to the Challenge Organizer.

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All prices are approximated may vary. The prizes of this Challenge are as follows: ● Grand Prize: cash prize of $10,000, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA ® Jetson™ TX2 Developer Kit and Deep Learning Institute training with a total value of $11,799 USD; ● 2ND place prize: cash prize of $7,000, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA ® Jetson™ TX2 Developer Kit and Deep Learning Institute training with a total value of $8,799 USD; ● 3RD place prize: cash prize of $5,000, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA ® Jetson™ TX2 Developer Kit and Deep Learning Institute training with a total value of $6,799 USD; ● Honorable mention prize: NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA ® Jetson™ TX2 Developer Kit and Deep Learning Institute training with a total value of $12,593 USD ; ● Public Voters Choice prize: cash prize of $1,000, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA ® Jetson™ TX2 Developer Kit and Deep Learning Institute training (1) with a total value of $2,799 USD. In addition to the prizes mentioned above, the finalists will be invited to GTC, Silicon Valley to present their working solution to the NVIDIA judges.

Yes, you must use NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 or Jetson TX1.

You can purchase one here: http://nvda.ws/2xtt9ZV.

Each team must appoint one individual (Representative) to be responsible for entering a submission. The appointed member might be responsible to receive and distribute the award among all team members.

Yes, but they must differ, according to the terms and regulations.

No, to participate in the Challenge, you have to be 18 years or older.

Yes, the Challenge is open to legal residents of the following countries: The United States of America (excluding Puerto Rico and its other territories and possessions), Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Columbia, The United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India (excluding the state of Tamil Nadu), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, Mainland China (excluding Macau), Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Turkey, and Ukraine.

You will need to create or update a reliably functioning prototype using NVIDIA Jetson TX2 or Jetson TX1, provide a software/or hardware architectural diagram, images, and a video that demonstrates your project.

Yes, you will retain Intellectual Property ownership of your project.

Yes, you must use NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 or Jetson TX1.

Check it out here: http://www.nvidia.com/object/embedded-systems-dev-kits-modules.html FAQ: https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/faq

All submissions must be in English or translated accordingly. You can include subtitles or audio bubbles in your video.

For two reasons. First, to show your work; second, to be able to participate in the public voting. Submissions must contain a video, at least one image and text description depicting and describing the created project. You also need to include a software or hardware architectural diagram when submitting the project. The submission and all its assets must be publicly available during the judging period. The Public Choice Award will be determined by public voting. A video helps to ensure that all users can view and experience your solution. The video will also be helpful to the panel of judges. You may create a screencast or use a handheld video camera to make your video, or choose any other method that captures the solution’s value and user interface.

Each team must appoint one individual (Representative) to be responsible for entering a submission. The appointed member might be responsible to receive and distribute the award among all team members.

Yes, each team member must register for the Challenge and list the agreed team name and NVIDIA Developer Program (http://nvda.ws/2imZpvf). By doing so, the Organizer and Administrator are able to determine which team member belongs to a specific group.

Submitted works will initially be screened by a qualified internal panel selected by the Administrator or Organizer at its sole discretion. After being screened by the Organizer and/or the Administrator for basic functionality and accordance with these Terms, the finalist submissions will be judged by an expert judging panel determined by the Organizer and Administrator.

Winners receive prizes and may be invited to develop their projects in cooperation with NVIDIA.

If the Organizer, the Administrator, or the Judges, in their discretion, find any submission to be unacceptable, then such submission shall be deemed disqualified. In particular, submissions will not be accepted and may be disqualified if they: ● are illegal, depicts hatred, offensive or derogatory towards any specific race, ethnic group, or culture; ● are offensive or derogatory towards the Organizer or Administrator; ● might adversely affect the reputation and goodwill of the Organizer or Administrator; ● cast the Organizer in a false, derogatory, or negative light; ● contain obscene language, pornography or depict sexual activity; ● incite violence and not in good taste; ● demonstrate a lack of respect for public morals or conduct.

The prizes cannot be exchanged, either for a monetary equivalent or for a prize other than the one granted.

Winners are responsible for any fees associated with receiving or using a prize, including but not limited to, wiring fees. The Participant receiving the prizes is also solely responsible for covering any potential tax payments.

At the discretion of the Administrator, each Participant of a Challenge will receive a digital Certificate of Participation issued by the Administrator.

GTC is the world’s most important event series for GPU developers. GTC provides you with unparalleled AI training, industry insights, and direct access to NVIDIA and industry experts - all in one place.

This year, the GTC conference welcomed over 8,000 attendees. Next year promises to be even better!

Finalists will be flown on an all-expense paid trip to GTC in Silicon Valley, California for the opportunity to present their Jetson-enabled creation. This includes: ● Round-trip economy/coach class airfare (or other travel arrangement depending on the winner’s proximity to the trip destination). The Administrator will pay for up to two members per team (not solo/individuals. At the discretion of the Administrator, more members of the team may be asked to make the trip to GTC to present their work; ● Round-trip airport shuttle transfer; ● Accommodations at a hotel of Organizer’s choosing (one double-occupancy room).

The Organizer will attempt to notify the finalists of the itinerary and proposed date(s) for travel no later than two weeks prior to expected date of departure. Finalists must be available for travel on the dates specified by the Organizer.

The Organizer will provide an appropriate invitation letter to GTC, however all finalists are expected to secure visa (if needed) on their own.

All prizes will be delivered within 45 business days of the Organizer or Administrator’s receipt of the required forms in complete and correct form.