VALSEA EdTech Hack Sprint + Startup Workshop
Where AI meets education. Built for Southeast Asia.
Where real builders ship systems that matter.
Southeast Asia’s education system is broken at the language layer.
Most AI doesn’t understand how we actually speak. We’re fixing that.
Hackathon Sprint
What you’ll do
Pick a real EdTech problem grounded in Southeast AsiaBreak it down into system logicBuild a working prototypeDemo it live
This is execution under constraint.Clarity beats complexity. Working beats perfect.
Idea tracks to get you started (optional):
Multilingual Learning Assistant — build a voice tutor that understands Vietnamese, Thai, or BahasaReal-Time Classroom Assist — live explanations, summaries, translations during lessonsStudent Engagement & Struggle Detection — identify confusion, disengagement, or learning gaps from voice signalsVoice Layer for EdTech Platforms — add voice input/output to any learning app in one API call
*Feel free to go off-script and build something original for real-world university use.
Over the weekend, you will:
Identify a real EdTech problem grounded in Southeast AsiaBreak it down into system-level logicBuild and iterate toward a working product
No slides. No theory.Just systems that work.
What you build with
VALSEA ASR - Accurate transcription of Vietnamese and Vietnamese accented English, with code-switching.
Cursor API creditsEverything you need to ship fast
What’s at stake
Up to 5 builders will be selected for internship or full-time opportunities with VALSEA.
Format
You can start building now.Or show up and sprint live.
Either way, you demo on May 5.
Execution is the only filter that matters.
Build something real.Make it work.Show us how you think.---
Steps to get started:1. Go to https://valsea.ai to sign up for an account.
2. Redeem VALSEA API credits
voucher code: valseaedu
3. Build with VALSEA API
VALSEA API Doc: https://valsea.ai/docshttps://valsea.ai/llms.txt
Join Discord channel (optional) : https://discord.gg/BdC3T52Br
Operations12/15
Why this score
Strong organiser track record
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VALSEA EdTech Systems Sprint (AWS Ho Chi Minh) | Hackathon Radar