Introduction

 

Tools and Technologies

Teams may use any tools or frameworks of their choice. The following are commonly used and recommended for this hackathon:

Inspiration

Hack the Future of STELLA is about building technology that enables human connection at scale.

Language should never be a barrier to understanding, access, or opportunity. This hackathon challenges teams to imagine and build production-ready AI and voice-driven experiences that make communication more inclusive, intuitive, and human-centered.

We encourage teams to think beyond demos and concepts. Use this week to design and ship solutions that:

  • Solve a real communication or accessibility challenge

  • Leverage AI responsibly and ethically

  • Put users first through thoughtful experience design

  • Can realistically be deployed, tested, or extended after the hackathon

Inspiration can come from anywhere:

  • Everyday communication challenges

  • Travel, hospitality, healthcare, education, or public services

  • Accessibility and assistive technology needs

  • Multilingual and multicultural experiences

Build boldly. Iterate quickly. Ship something meaningful.

 

The world is listening. This week, you’re building what comes next.

Contact Us & Support Channels

Support is available throughout the hackathon to help teams stay unblocked and focused on execution.

During the Event

On-Site Support

  • Organizers and mentors will be available in person throughout the week

  • Office hours and checkpoint times will be shared at kickoff

Technical & Product Support

  • Architecture and MVP guidance

  • AI, voice, and system design support

  • Demo readiness and submission help

Communication Channels

Primary communication details will be shared at kickoff, including:

  • On-site support desk location

  • Mentor office hour schedule

  • Real-time announcements and updates

Devpost Questions

For questions related to submissions or deadlines, use the Devpost discussion or reach out to the organizers during the event.

After-Hours or Urgent Issues

 

Instructions for urgent support will be provided on Day 1.

Participants are encouraged to leverage AI, voice, and language technologies where applicable: