Unleash Your Chip and software Innovation – Enter the Pepper Contest
Do you have what it takes to shape the future of tech? We’re looking for the brightest minds to take on the Pepper FPGA Challenge.
Whether you’re an embedded systems guru, a networking enthusiast, or just love playing with FPGAs, this is your chance to shine!
What’s in it for You?
Win a Pepper Board
The top 200 entries will get their hands on Pepper, the cutting-edge, open-source FPGA platform designed to push the boundaries of innovation and full access to the Open Source platform and forums!
Showcase Your Skills
Step into the spotlight by demonstrating your FPGA prowess to industry leaders, potential partners, and future employers.
Build Your Network
Rub shoulders with tech experts, engineers, and innovators from across the globe, creating opportunities to collaborate on future projects.
Be at the Forefront of Tech
Explore how FPGAs, combined with AES encryption, can redefine secure communications and edge computing.
Who should register?
Students in schools
and colleges
Engineers working
on products
Researchers in the
field of networking
and cybersecurity
Tech hobbyists
How to Join the Action
Register Now
Don’t wait—sign up is now open and ends August 15, 2025, so hurry.
Submit Your Details, Be a Winner
We start with an Ideathon that you can register for on the page below.
The top 200 entries win a free Pepper board and full access to the Open Source platform and forums!
Contest runs till August 15th 2025.
Winners will be announced on August 20th 2025.
Winners of this Ideathon will also get a chance to showcase their Pepper innovations,
with a shot at a cash prize and an exclusive trip to the Pepper Development Forum to be held in November 2025!
This is more than just a contest—it’s your chance to be part of the future of FPGA innovation. Are you ready?
About Pepper
Introducing Pepper, a groundbreaking FPGA-based Open Source development platform engineered to meet the stringent demands of industrial applications. Compact, powerful, and versatile, Pepper is designed to be the ultimate solution for engineers building networked IoT devices, switches, and routers with Pantherun’s unique latency free AES encryption built-in. Whether you’re developing from the ground up or integrating into existing systems, Pepper offers the customization and connectivity options you need to create innovative solutions for a secure connected world.
The top 200 entries win a free Pepper board and full access to the Open Source platform and forums! Contest runs from October 15th 2024 to August 15th 2025. Winners will also get a chance to showcase their Pepper innovations, with a shot at a cash prize and an exclusive trip to the Pepper Development Forum!
FAQs
What is Pepper?
Pepper is an FPGA-based Chip and Software open-source development platform designed for engineers, developers, researchers and hobbyists. It allows users to build, prototype, and experiment with custom hardware and software solutions, offering flexibility and performance.
What is the Pepper contest about?
The contest in a Ideathon that gives engineers the opportunity to win and take home their own Pepper development platform. There are 200 such platforms to be won. It’s an exciting way to encourage innovation and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge FPGA technology.
Who can participate in the contest?
The contest is open to students, engineers, developers, researchers and tech enthusiasts.
How can I enter the contest?
To enter, visit the Pantherun website www.pantherun.com or the Pepper website www.pepper.pantherun.com between October 15th, 2024 and August 15th, 2025, register your details and your best ideas for what you will do with Pepper, and you’ll automatically be enrolled in the contest.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced by August 20th, 2025. Make sure to follow Pantherun’s social media channels for announcements.
What do the winners receive?
Each winner will take home a Pepper FPGA-based development platform. It’s fully open-source, so you’ll have the freedom to explore its features and develop your own projects.
Do I need prior FPGA experience to participate?
No prior FPGA experience is necessary! The Pepper platform is designed to be accessible to beginners as well as advanced users. We’ll provide resources and support to help you get started.
How does Pepper differ from other development platforms?
Pepper is built around FPGAs, offering a reconfigurable hardware design that allows for more flexibility than traditional development boards. It’s ideal for projects that require custom hardware or need high performance, like network applications, AI, and IoT.
Where can I find more information about Pepper?
You can find more details about Pepper and the contest at Pantherun’s website www.pantherun.com or the Pepper website www.pepper.pantherun.com
Is there a cost to enter the contest?
No, participation in the contest is free. Just register at the Pantherun website www.pantherun.com or the Pepper website www.pepper.pantherun.com between October 15th, 2024 and August 15th, 2025.