Small Ideas, Big Impact: A Look Back at Seeed’s 2025 Co-create Journey!
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years at Seeed, it’s that we definitely don’t have all the answers. The answers happen across different workshops, hidden on each messy desks, and in those “what if” moments you have at 2 AM.
That’s exactly why we started the Seeed Co-create Program. We realized that while our capabilities have limits, the collective imagination of this community is infinite. Our goal was simple: stop letting great ideas sit in a notebook. Let’s build them, scale them, and most importantly, get them into the hands of users worldwide while making sure the creator, get rewarded for their genius.
As we wrap up 2025, we’ve curated a spotlight collection for our ‘Class of 2025.’ While these are just a few choice examples of what we’ve built together this year, they are powerful success stories that prove diversity in hardware is alive and kicking. To be honest, they’ve also been hitting some pretty impressive sales numbers on our websites!”
Developed by: Benjamin Poilve
When we launched the Minichord in April 2025, we knew it was a gem. It turns out the world agreed. By December 31st, we had shipped nearly 3,000 units to users around the world! It’s proof that people crave instruments that are as fun as they are functional.
Key Features:
- Intuitive Harmony Creation: Features 21 main chord buttons that allow you to play major, minor, and 7th chords effortlessly through simple combinations.
- Expressive Harp Touch Zone: Includes a 12-section touch interface that mimics a harp, enabling rich musical expression and dynamic note triggering.
- Portable & Professional MIDI Support: Comes with 12 internal presets and acts as a versatile USB MIDI controller, making it compatible with all major music software for seamless production.
Developed by: Pierluigi Colangeli
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is a beast, but CM5 MINIMA is what makes it truly versatile. It’s an ultra-compact carrier board that doesn’t sacrifice performance.
Key Features:
- Compact & High-Speed Expansion: Measuring only 5.4 × 5.7 cm, it features an M.2 M-Key slot for 2230 NVMe SSDs, bringing lightning-fast storage to your Raspberry Pi CM5 projects.
- Pro-Level Connectivity: Packed with Gigabit Ethernet (low-profile magjack), HDMI for video output, and a CSI/DSI connector for seamless camera or display integration.
- Smart Power & Monitoring: Supports USB-C Power Delivery (PD) for efficient energy use and includes a built-in SHTC3 sensor for real-time temperature and humidity monitoring.
Developed by: Jace Harrison Crowley
Jace is a power user who took our SenseCAP T1000-E and made it better for his own daily carry. By creating the ChargingPuck and the T1000-E Frame, he improved the portability, gaining massive support from the tracker community.
Key Features:
- T1000-E Frame: A rugged, clip-on protective shell that makes the tracker easy to attach to bags or belts.
- Charging Puck: Supports multiple angles of fixation (including inverted), adapting to a variety of scenes such as desktop and wall.
- Ergonomic Design: Specifically tailored to enhance the portability of the SenseCAP T1000-E.
Developed by: Lewis Barclay (Everything Smart Home)
Tired of smart lights turning off while you’re still in the room? Lewis designed the ultimate solution for the smart home community.
Key Features:
- Precision Multi-Target Tracking: Uses the LD2450 mmWave sensor to track up to 3 targets simultaneously within a 5-6m range, providing real-time data on distance, speed, and exact X/Y coordinates.
- Dynamic Smart Automations: Features customizable detection zones via Home Assistant and an integrated ambient light sensor to ensure your home responds perfectly to both movement and lighting conditions.
- Ultimate Connectivity & Hackability: Powered by ESP32 and ESPHome, it functions as a Bluetooth Proxy for Home Assistant and supports 5+ different mmWave sensors, making it a dream for developers.
Developed by: nolilab
After the success of the original Loko tracker, users told us they needed more individual tags. We teamed up with the Nolilab to launch Loko Air as a standalone unit to meet that demand.
Key Features:
- Long-Range, Fee-Free Tracking: Experience up to 15+ km of range in open areas using LoRa technology—no cellular signal, no internet, and absolutely no monthly fees required.
- Ultimate Endurance & Scalability: Enjoy up to a year of battery life on a single charge while tracking up to 30 Air units simultaneously via a single Ground unit.
- Pro-Level Navigation & Security: Features an offline smartphone app with OpenStreetMap support, secure AES128 encryption, and a specialized “Balloon Mode” that tracks up to 80 km in altitude.
Developed by: STMicroelectronics France
AI doesn’t have to be a boring chat box. The AI Assistant is a high-performance development platform designed for cutting-edge edge AI applications.
Key Features:
- Flagship Edge AI Performance: Powered by the STM32N657 MCU with an integrated ST Neural-ART NPU, delivering a massive 600 GOPS for high-efficiency AI model acceleration on the edge.
- Professional-Grade Vision & Sensing: Features a VD55G1 global shutter camera for distortion-free computer vision and an intelligent IMU (ISPU) for ultra-low-power gesture recognition.
- Full-Stack Interactive Hardware: Equipped with a 4.0-inch HD touchscreen, high-fidelity digital mic, and onboard Wi-Fi, providing a complete “out-of-the-box” platform for smart vision and voice apps.
Ready to be the next success story?
Looking at these products, the diversity is staggering—from music instrument and AI to industrial tracking and smart homes. But the common thread is you. If you’ve been sitting on a prototype, this is your sign to take it to the next level.
Coming Soon: The Interactive Signage Contest 2026! 🏆
Our annual online showdown is back! This is more than just a competition; it’s your fast track to the Co-create program. The winners won’t just get a trophy – they’ll work directly with Seeed to refine their prototypes into real, marketable products ready for global sales.
Keep an eye on our social channels for the official launch. Let’s make 2026 the year your project goes from “cool idea” to “best seller”!!
Before the brand new contest 2026, you may want to check out what happened in 2025: https://www.seeedstudio.com/interactive-signage-contest-2025
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