Win a Free Nordic Dev Kit and Enhance Your Skills

Complete two of Nordic Semiconductor's DevAcademy courses to be eligible to win hardware for additional courses.


Follow the steps below for a chance to win!

nRF9161 DK

nRF5340 DK

nRF7002 DK

How to Participate

1

Create an account on DevAcademy by clicking the 'Register' button in the top right corner.

2

Complete the "nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals" course and one of the other four courses from Nordic’s DevAcademy*. You will receive a Certificate of Completion to celebrate!

nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals

Learn how to develop rich portable RTOS-based applications to power your next future-proof IoT product.

8-10 hours

Start here!

Bluetooth Low Energy Fundamentals

Cellular IoT Fundamentals

Wi-Fi Fundamentals

nRF Connect SDK Intermediate

Learn everything needed to start developing Bluetooth Low Energy applications with the nRF Connect SDK.

Learn the essentials of cellular IoT application development using the nRF91 Series and nRF Connect SDK.

Learn the fundamentals of developing low-power Wi-Fi 6 applications using the nRF70 Series and nRF Connect SDK.

Master advanced topics and techniques for developing applications in nRF Connect SDK. 

8-10 hours

8-10 hours

8-10 hours

10-12 hours

*Note: If you completed courses previously, you must take two new courses to be eligible to win. 

3

(Optional) Add your certificate under ‘Licenses & certifications’ on your LinkedIn profile.

4

Share your takeaways from the DevAcademy courses by joining the Nordic Semiconductor community on Hackster.io and posting on Nordic's platform hub discussion board

5

Click the link below and complete the form to select your desired hardware and provide proof of course completion.

Share your takeaways and what you learned from each course with developers around the world on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) to show off your progress as a Nordic expert. 

Use the hashtag #nordicdeveloperacademy and tag @Hacksterio and Nordic Semiconductor.

Prizes

Each month, 10 lucky participants will be chosen to receive one of the hardware kits listed below. The hardware available will enable winners to continue their DevAcademy journey. For a complete list of hardware availability, read the Full Rules below.

nRF9161 DK

nRF7002 DK

nRF5340 DK

Used in Cellular IoT Fundamentals course.

Used in Wi-Fi Fundamentals course.

Used in Bluetooth LE Fundamentals course.

All hardware winners will receive an nRF7002 EK with their chosen development kit.

Hardware Resources and Guides

Check out Nordic’s resources and guides on how to use these cutting-edge dev kits.


nRF9161 DK

Learn More About DevAcademy

DevAcademy Giveaway FAQ

How do I enter the giveaway?

Complete the steps outline above and complete the online form, or mail in your entry to be entered into the hardware giveaway. See official Terms & Conditions below for details on what must be included in a valid entry and for full giveaway timeline and submission deadlines.

Can I choose which prize I get?

Yes. Prize winners are selected at random from the list of eligible entries for each giveaway period. Only one prize will be awarded per person, per household. If your name is drawn as a prize winner, your name will be removed from subsequent prize drawings. 

Who is eligible to participate?

  • You must be at least the minimum age of majority in your place of residence at the time of entry.
  • You must not be a resident of Belarus, Burma/Myanmar, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and/or any country prohibited by law or export restrictions or otherwise, regardless of legal residency, are not eligible to participate in the DevAcademy Giveway and will be disqualified. Residents of the regions of Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk are not eligible.  
  • You must not be involved in the execution or administration of this DevAcademy Hardware Giveaway or an immediate family member or household member of a Hackster, Avnet, or Nordic Semiconductor employee.

How do I know if I won?

Winners will be contacted via the email or address submitted in their entry on or before the 21st of the month from October to December 2024. See the official Terms & Conditions below for Drawing Periods.

Other questions?

If you have any questions regarding the giveaway, please contact us at events@hackster.io

For the full list of giveaway rules, please read our Official Terms and Conditions below.