--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-10-14" title: "Developer Platforms for Universities" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/developer-platforms-for-universities" canonicalUrl: "https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/developer-platforms-for-universities" --- # Developer Platforms for Universities ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/radial-header-1?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) DEVELOPER PLATFORMS FOR UNIVERSITIES Strengthening education with Qualcomm Technologies’ platforms ## Fostering collaboration in technology and education Qualcomm Technologies, leveraging extensive expertise in AI-compute, Robotics, XR, and 5G/6G technologies, offers developer platforms to universities to empower both educators and students. Through initiatives that include University Curriculum support, groundbreaking Research Projects, engaging Conferences, and a vibrant Student Ambassador network, these platforms inspire creativity, fuel innovation, and prepare emerging developers to address the challenges of today and the future. [View Qualcomm university ambassador program](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/qualcomm-student-ambassador-program) ## AI Hub Qualcomm® AI Hub simplifies deploying AI models for vision, audio, and speech applications to edge devices. You can optimize, validate, and deploy your own AI models on hosted Qualcomm platform devices within minutes. Automatic model conversion from PyTorch or ONNX for efficient on-device deployment with TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, or Qualcomm AI Engine Direct. The resulting model is optimized for deployment on CPU, GPU, or NPU. [Learn more](https://aihub.qualcomm.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/AI_HUB_UR?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained [View courses](https://academy.qualcomm.com/course-catalog/AI-Hub-Training) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects [View projects](https://aihub.qualcomm.com/resources) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/slack-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Developer community Slack [Visit our Slack channel](https://qualcomm-ai-hub.slack.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-github?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### GitHub [Visit GitHub](https://github.com/quic/ai-hub-models) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Snapdragon-X-Elite-UR?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) SNAPDRAGON X ELITE LAPTOP ## Develop with unrivaled performance using Snapdragon X Elite processors Snapdragon X Elite features the industry-leading Qualcomm® AI Engine with an integrated Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, delivering transformative experiences for creativity, video conferencing, security, and productivity assistants. Snapdragon X Elite is capable of running generative AI LLM models over 13B parameters on-device with blazing-fast speeds. It also includes the updated dual Micro NPU inside the ultra-low power Qualcomm® Sensing Hub for enhanced security, login experience and privacy, including the ability to wake the device when in sleep mode. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-x-elite) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained Coming soon ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects [View projects](https://github.com/Uni-AI/Speech-to-Text) QUALCOMM CLOUD AI 100 ULTRA PLAYGROUND ## Arduino UNO Q Development Board The UNO Q is powered by the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QRB2210 System-on-Chip (SoC) / Microprocessor (MPU) paired with a dedicated STM32U585 microcontroller (MCU). The MPU handles high-level computing tasks like AI inference, media control and connectivity, while the MCU ensures real-time control for motors, sensors, and low-latency signal processing. UNO Q is a cost-effective, expandable developer kit designed to accelerate innovation. Fully compatible with the Arduino ecosystem, it supports effortless hardware expansion. With Linux Debian and Arduino App Lab pre-installed, developers get instant access to sample apps and AI models. UNO Q offers a solid foundation and flexibility for IoT and edge AI prototyping. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/arduino-uno-q) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/arduino-uno-q?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Robotics-5?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) QUALCOMM ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT KIT ## Advance the next generation of robotics The Qualcomm® Robotics RB5, RB3Gen2 and RUBIK Pi 3 Edge AI Board are advanced robotics platforms designed to help you build consumer, enterprise or industrial robots with 5G connectivity, on-device AI and machine learning, superior computing, and intelligent sensing capabilities. [Learn more](https://rubikpi.ai/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained [View courses](https://academy.qualcomm.com/course-catalog/AI-for-Qualcomm-Robotics) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects [View projects](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/donkey-car-project) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/CV?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Example Curriculum [Visit curriculum](https://hichristensen.com/CSE276A-24/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-github?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### GitHub [Visit GitHub](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms) ON DEVICE AI WITH SNAPDRAGON ## Discover the capability of hardware accelerators for AI The Qualcomm® Innovators Development Kit (QIDK) is an AI Edge Snapdragon® platform built with access to features such as on-device AI, support for 3D cameras, desktop-quality graphics, gigabit-per-second download speeds and up to 4K UHD output. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/qualcomm-innovators-development-kit) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/On-device-ai?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained [View courses](https://academy.qualcomm.com/course-catalog/AI-on-QIDK) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects [View projects](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/android-app-to-run-multiple-language-models) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/CV?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Example Curriculum [Visit curriculum](https://scalable.uni-jena.de/opt/hpc/index.html) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-github?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### GitHub [Visit GitHub](https://github.com/quic/qidk/tree/master/Solutions) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Test-drive?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) QUALCOMM CLOUD AI 100 ULTRA PLAYGROUND ## Test Drive the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra Inference Accelerator Now available for free: The Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 playground provides developers with an easy way to experiment with AI models and evaluate the card's performance. With direct access to APIs like Llama 3.1-8B, Llama 3.1-70B, and SDXL Turbo, developers can harness the full potential of the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra. [Learn more](https://qualcomm-cloudai-playground.cirrascale.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained Coming soon ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects Coming soon ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Discord-Logo?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Developer Discord [Visit the Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/qualcommdevelopernetwork) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-github?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### GitHub [Visit GitHub](https://github.com/quic/efficient-transformers) COMING SOON SNAPDRAGON SPACES XR ## Develop immersive experiences stretching the limits of reality The Snapdragon Spaces™ platform empowers developers to unlock the full potential of wearable XR using industry-leading technology, a cross-device SDK, and an open ecosystem. We strive to build an accessible XR ecosystem, enabling developers to pioneer innovative experiences that will lead the next generation of immersive technology. [Learn more](https://spaces.qualcomm.com/platform/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/snapdragon-spaces-xr?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/University-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Get trained [View courses](https://spaces.qualcomm.com/getting-started-snapdragon-spaces-xr-bootcamp/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Gear-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Featured Projects [View projects](https://players.brightcove.net/1414329538001/q6zFl8svi_default/index.html?videoId=6352456505112) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/slack-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Developer community Slack [Visit our Slack channel](https://qualcomm-ai-hub.slack.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-github?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### GitHub [Visit GitHub](https://github.com/quic/ai-hub-models) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Snapdragon-ride?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) COMING SOON ## Snapdragon Ride™ Platform To advance the industry forward and support the evolution to software-defined vehicles, the Snapdragon Ride™ Platform is designed to enable rapid development of future-proof automated driving solutions. The platform includes foundational elements built on an advanced process node up to vehicle control and data and cloud services. In the middle are AI-based applications and tools designed to allow developers to build safer, end-to-end solutions. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/automotive/expertise/automated-driving) ## Example Projects ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/northeastern-university-qidk?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Northeastern University #### Spectrum Sensing and Beamforming [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/spectrum-sensing-and-beamforming) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/iisc-bangalore-rb5?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore #### Infrastructure Cameras for Robotics [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/infrastructure-cameras-for-robotics) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/duke-university?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Duke University #### NAS for Recommendation Systems [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/nas-for-recommendation-systems) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/carnegie-mellon-university?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Carnegie Mellon University #### ML Compilers for Large Language Models [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/ml-compilers-for-large-language-models) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/cal-state-university-san-marcos-xr-translator?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Cal State University San Marcos #### XR Translate the world [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/xr-translate-the-world) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/cal-state-university-san-marcos-robotics-donkey-car?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Cal State University San Marcos #### Donkey Car project [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/donkey-car-project) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/harvey-mudd-college-androidapp?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Harvey Mudd College #### Android App to Run Multiple Language Models [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/android-app-to-run-multiple-language-models) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/centralesupelec-robotics?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) CentraleSupélec #### Robotics projects [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/robotics-projects) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/stanford-xr?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Stanford University #### Fold AR – visualizing 3D structures [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/fold-ar-visualizing-3d-structures) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/uc-san-diego-cse-160?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) UC San Diego #### Open-source Parallel Programming Curriculum [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/open-source-parallel-programming-curriculum) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/nyu-smart-service?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) NYU #### Smart Service system for the visually impaired [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/smart-service-system-for-the-visually-impaired) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/uc-san-diego-robotics-course?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) UC San Diego #### Introduction to Robotics - RB5 for education [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/introduction-to-robotics-rb5-for-education) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/uc-berkeley-qidk?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) UC Berkeley #### Bridging AGI and General Autonomy [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/bridging-agi-and-general-autonomy) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/unicamp-xr-v1?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) UNICAMP #### XR student Projects [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/xr-student-projects) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/arizona-state-university-digital-twins?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) Arizona State University #### Digital Twin assisted MIMO communication [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/digital-twin-assisted-mimo-communication) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/international-institute-of-information-tech-hyderabad?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad #### Dynamic ML Model switching [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/dynamic-ml-model-switching) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/univercity-college-cork-platforms?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) University College Cork #### Medical, security and auto projects [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/medical-security-and-auto-projects) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/uc-san-diego-xr-courses?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) UC San Diego #### 3D UI Design for XR Applications Course [Watch Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/videos/3d-ui-design-for-xr-applications-course) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/footer-background?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/research/university-relations/desktop/University-icon-white.png) ## Qualcomm University Platforms Symposium The Qualcomm University Platforms Symposium, attended by educators and students from around the world, showcased 15 universities leveraging Qualcomm platforms to revolutionize teaching, research, and student experiences. Watch the presentations and be inspired by cutting-edge projects and success stories. [Watch now](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/developer-platforms-for-universities/symposium) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/research/university-relations/desktop/mail.png) ## Reach out to our team We’re dedicated to the next generation of developers, offering help and solutions for you and your university. [Contact us](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/university-relations)