Infineon Technologies, Podim’s Golden Unicorn Partner, is calling all deep tech pioneers to step up and shape the future of intelligent sensor systems. The Infineon Edge AI Startup Challenge 2025 is officially open — and it’s more ambitious than ever.
If your startup is working on cutting-edge IoT solutions powered by Edge AI, this is your chance to join forces with one of the world’s leading semiconductor innovators. You’ll get access to exclusive hardware, development tools, and a network that can take your technology to the next level.
What’s in the challenge?
At the heart of this year’s challenge is the new AI Kit, featuring reference boards packed with sensors and the powerful PSOC™Edge Controller Family. These controllers offer significantly more computational power, AI co-processors, and extended memory to run Edge AI models directly on the device.
To support startups across a variety of tech stacks, Infineon is also expanding its development environments:
- ModusToolbox™ for C/C++ devs
- MicroPython
- Arduino for PSOC™ 6
Plus, with DEEPCRAFT™ Studio, you can seamlessly develop and integrate your AI models into microcontroller code, cutting down on dev time and boosting deployment efficiency.
Meet Infineon at Podim
Infineon will be present at Podim Marketplace — stop by their booth to meet their team, learn about the challenge in person, and see their tech in action.
Don’t miss the Infineon Demo Studio
Join their live session to discover how their tech empowers intelligent IoT systems — from AI co-processing to sensor fusion and real-world deployment.
📅 Monday, May 12 (Day 0)
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Maribox Hall 05
More than just tech
The Infineon Edge AI Startup Challenge also connects you with:
- Leading European accelerators and VCs
- Expert business coaching
- Investor exposure and mentoring
Key dates
- Join the Demo studio on May 12 at Podim
- Apply for the Challenge by June 15, 2025
- Pitch Day: June 25, 2025 (online)
- Kick-Off Workshop: July 3–4 2025 in Villach, Austria
