SpeakSpace Annual Hackathon | Sponsored by Alpha AI

Note: Intent capturing and prompt generation using voice and notes is done on SpeakSpace. No need to recreate this. The objective here is to: Create custom workflows based on user-provided prompts. Functional workflow. It can be like n8n or any custom-coded workflows. Example: Imagine ChatGPT doing something use case specific. Grand Prize: ₹10,000 | 7-Day Sprint | Open to High School & Undergraduate Students Why This Matters: Voice is the future of human-computer interaction, but most voice apps are passive recorders. SpeakSpace is changing that by letting users speak their intent and watch it execute. Your challenge: build the workflow that proves this vision. Whether you automate legal contracts, publish WordPress content, track health metrics, or solve problems we haven't imagined, this is your chance to ship real code that real users will deploy. What You're Building: Custom SpeakSpace Actions that appear in the mobile app dashboard. When a user selects your action: They choose a voice note from their library Your pre-configured prompt processes that note SpeakSpace POSTs the data to your API endpoint Your backend executes the workflow (no response required) Technical Flow: User taps action → Selects note → Your API receives: {"prompt": "Your configured instruction + note text", "note_id": "unique_identifier","timestamp": "ISO_8601"} → Your service processes → Returns simple confirmation (optional) How SpeakSpace Custom Actions Work: Configuration Fields: Title Purpose: Action button label Example: "Publish to WordPress" Description Purpose: User-facing explanation Example: "Converts voice note into formatted blog post" Prompt Template Purpose: Instructions sent to your API Example: "Extract key points and format as HTML with H2 headings: $PROMPT" Notes Selector Purpose: Which note to process Example: Dropdown menu in app API URL Purpose: Your endpoint Example: https://yourservice.com/api/process Authorization Purpose: Security method Example: Headers or Bearer token Response Requirements: Your API should: Accept POST requests with prompt parameter Perform the workflow action (update DB, trigger automation, etc.) Return HTTP 200 with minimal response body Handle errors gracefully (return 4xx/5xx with error message) Simple response example: {"status": "success","message": "Workflow executed"} Do not return large payloads or expect SpeakSpace to display complex data. Recommended Problem Spaces: We encourage innovation in these domains (but aren't limited to them): Health Tech: Symptom tracking with automated doctor summaries Medication reminders via voice-to-calendar Mental health journaling with sentiment analysis Legal Tech: Voice-to-contract generation Compliance checklist automation Legal research note organization Accessibility: Voice-controlled smart home integration Text-to-speech with context-aware formatting Accessibility audit reports from site descriptions Productivity: Auto-populate task management tools (Notion, Asana, etc.) Meeting notes → action items extraction Email drafting from voice briefs E-Commerce: Voice-based order management Customer support ticket generation Inventory updates via spoken commands WordPress Integration: Voice → SEO-optimized blog posts Podcast show notes → website content Voice-based site maintenance logs Wild card ideas welcome. Surprise us. Judging Criteria: Evaluated by Alpha AI and Tinger Technologies leadership. Innovation & Complexity (30%) Novel approach Sophisticated logic Creative problem-solving Real-World Viability (25%) Scalability Clear user need and likelihood of adoption Technical Execution (20%) Clean, maintainable code Proper error handling Security considerations Open-Source Usage (15%) Effective use of existing frameworks/libraries Avoiding unnecessary reinvention Documentation & Presentation (10%) Clarity for judges Easy to understand, run, and test Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled in high school or undergraduate program (Anyone is allowed but this is a minimum) Valid institute ID verification required during registration Solo or team submissions allowed (max 4 members per team) Original work only - cite any external libraries/APIs used Respect data privacy and IP laws Must be available for winner announcement and potential press How to enable the Workflow Module? Once you register for the hackathon, you can visit your user dashboard and request access to the Workflow Module. The system will verify your dashboard email against the email used during hackathon registration and grant access accordingly. Note: Use the same Gmail account for both the SpeakSpace app and the user dashboard. This is required for the Workflow Module to function correctly and is the only way to test custom workflows. Timeline: Registration Opens — Nov 27, 2025 Submit institute ID via form Registration Closes — Dec 7, 2025 Hard cutoff — No extensions Development Period — Dec 8 to Dec 14, 2025 5 days to build and deploy Submission Deadline — Dec 14, 2025, 23:59 IST Hard cutoff — No extensions Evaluation — Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2025 Judges test all submissions Winner Announcement — Dec 20, 2025 Email + public announcement Submission Requirements: What to Include in Your ZIP File Source Code - All backend/frontend files with clear folder structure README.md - Must include: Project title and one-line description Setup instructions (dependencies, environment variables) Deployment guide (how judges can test it) API endpoint URL and authorization details Sample SpeakSpace action configuration (copy-paste ready) Demo Video OR Slide Deck (max 5 minutes) Problem statement Your solution walkthrough Live demo of API endpoint working or walkthrough to make it work when evaluating. Environment File Template - .env.example with dummy values Critical: Your API Must Be Live (Functional): Judges will test your endpoint during evaluation Use Heroku, Railway, Render, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, or similar or local deployments Provide working authorization credentials in README If your service goes down during judging, you're disqualified Naming Convention: TeamName_ProjectTitle_Submission.zip Resources: We'll provide: SpeakSpace action configuration example via a video. Link - https://youtu.be/pkEK7CMpz24 Prize & Recognition: Grand Prize: ₹10,000 cash Additional perks for winner: Featured on Alpha AI and SpeakSpace websites Potential internship/mentorship opportunity Early access to SpeakSpace Pro features All participants receive: Certificate of participation Portfolio-ready project showcase opportunity The Bottom Line: This isn't about building toy demos. We want production-ready workflows that push the boundaries of voice-first AI. If your solution ships and users love it, there's a real possibility of integration into SpeakSpace's core product. FAQs: Q: Can I use third-party APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)? A: Yes but be mindful of API costs. Document any paid services clearly. Q: What if my workflow requires user authentication? A: Design your system to accept a user identifier in the SpeakSpace payload and handle auth on your backend. Samples are suggested on the workflow module itself on your user dashboard on the platform. Q: Can I submit multiple entries? A: One submission per team/individual. Q: What if I don't have a cloud hosting account? A: You don’t really need to host it unless “You want to”. But yes, free tiers available on Railway, Render, and Vercel.