EasyEDA Spark: Turn CNC Parts into Smart Products & Win Up to $30,000
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- Why Join EasyEDA Spark?
- Who Can Join?
- Key Dates
Have a mechanical design or prototype idea waiting to become a real product?
Join EasyEDA Spark, the global hardware innovation program powered by EasyEDA and the JLC ecosystem. Bring your ideas to life by combining precision manufacturing with electronics design to create complete hardware products.
Why Join EasyEDA Spark?
Qualified participants can enjoy:
- Compete for a share of the $85,000 prize pool, with up to $30,000 awarded to the top project
- Manufacturing sponsorship from JLCPCB, JLCCNC, JLC3DP, and JLCMC, covering up to 80% of eligible manufacturing and shipping costs
- Receive a $100 JLCPCB coupon after completing a qualified project
- Gain global exposure through EasyEDA, OSHWLab, and JLCPCB official channels
- Exclusive invitation to the JLCPCB Factory Tour
- Opportunity to attend the EasyEDA Spark Conference 2027
Whether your project requires CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, PCB manufacturing, 3D printing, or mechanical components, EasyEDA Spark helps you bring every stage of hardware development together—from prototype to production.
Who Can Join?
Anyone aged 16 or above who is passionate about hardware innovation is welcome, including students, makers, engineers, startups, educators, and open-source hardware creators.
To qualify, your project must:
- Be designed using EasyEDA Pro
- Be manufactured through JLC services
- Be published publicly on OSHWLab according to the program guidelines
Key Dates
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026 (UTC+8)
Project Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026 (UTC+8)
Final Winners Announced: February 2027 (UTC+8)
Your prototype deserves to become a real product.
Build it with the power of the JLC ecosystem, showcase it to the global hardware community, and compete for up to $30,000 in prizes.
👉 Join EasyEDA Spark Now
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