Edge Impulse for Students

Empowering tomorrow’s innovators

Join the Edge Impulse Student Program and gain access to the tools, resources, and community you need to build the future of AI and machine learning. Designed for students in engineering, data science, and related fields, this program offers everything you need to learn, innovate, and grow—all at no or reduced cost.

Why join the student program?

Learn edge AI with ease

Edge Impulse is the perfect fit for students, offering an easy-to-use yet powerful platform that only requires an internet connection to get started. Whether you’re building your first project or tackling advanced machine learning challenges, we’ve got you covered.

Build your skills

Gain hands-on experience with Edge AI tools used by professionals. Learning Edge AI skills can help you build your career. From tutorials to hackathons, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and create a solid reputation while building projects that make an impact.

Be part of a community

Join a global community of young innovators. Connect with peers, get support from experts, and showcase your work to a network of students, educators, and professionals.

What’s included

Benefits
Free access: Get all the necessary features for personal and educational projects.
Training & workshops: Access exclusive webinars and learning sessions tailored for students.
Certification opportunities: Gain recognition for your skills with Edge Impulse certifications.
Community: Join dedicated student Discord channels, and get exclusive badges on our forum and community channels.
Opportunity to shine
Competitions and challenges
Participate in global AI competitions and win prizes.
Project recognition
Include your work on our website and social media channels.
Campus Ambassador Program
Opportunity join the Campus Ambassador Program to represent Edge Impulse at your institution.

How to join

1
Check eligibility

This program is open to students aged 18 and above, enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course such as university, college, or technical institute worldwide.

2
Create an account

Create an account with your
institutional email
(e.g., “.edu”, “.ac.uk”) using the following link.

3
Request access to the program

Complete the application form to request access to the program.

Our team will review your application. You should get an answer within a few days. If you have not received a response within a week, please drop a message on our forum.

Campus Ambassadors: Lead the way

What is the Campus Ambassador Program?

This additional program is a leadership opportunity for students to represent Edge Impulse at their institutions, organize events, and connect with the community. If you would like to participate to this program, more information will be provided through the Student Program communications.

Become a leader

As a Campus Ambassador, you’ll represent Edge Impulse at your institution. Host events, share knowledge, and inspire your peers to explore the world of AI and machine learning.

Benefits for ambassadors

  • Exclusive Edge Impulse swag and resources.
  • Event sponsorship and support.
  • Exclusive Edge Impulse swag and resources.
  • Exclusive Edge Impulse swag and resources.

Ambassador responsibilities

  • Organize at least two Edge Impulse events per semester (hackathons, talks, workshops).
  • Actively promote Edge Impulse in your community.
  • Provide feedback to help us improve the student experience.

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the Edge Impulse for Students program?

Students aged 18 and above enrolled in a university, college, or technical institute.

How long can I stay in the Edge Impulse for Students program?

Your benefits will be active for 2 years starting from the date of acceptance into the program. If you are still a student by then, you can apply again.

What resources are available?

You’ll have access to tutorials, case studies, project templates, and dedicated support channels.

How do I apply?

Visit our Student Program webpage and complete the application process.

What is the Campus Ambassador program?

It’s an additional program designed for young leaders to represent Edge Impulse at your institution, organize events, and connect with the community.

How can I cite Edge Impulse in scientific publications?

If you use Edge Impulse in a scientific publication, we would appreciate citations to the following paper:
Edge Impulse: An MLOps Platform for Tiny Machine Learning

```
@misc{hymel2023edgeimpulsemlopsplatform,
      title={Edge Impulse: An MLOps Platform for Tiny Machine Learning},
      author={Shawn Hymel and Colby Banbury and Daniel Situnayake and Alex Elium and Carl Ward and Mat Kelcey and Mathijs Baaijens and Mateusz Majchrzycki and Jenny Plunkett and David Tischler and Alessandro Grande and Louis Moreau and Dmitry Maslov and Artie Beavis and Jan Jongboom and Vijay Janapa Reddi},
      year={2023},
      eprint={2212.03332},
      archivePrefix={arXiv},
      primaryClass={cs.DC},
      url={https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.03332},
}
```