What to Build

Entrants must build functioning Alexa Skills that are designed and targeted to the demographic of adults 55 years of age and older; and align with one of the categories listed below. Skills must be submitted for certification to the U.S. Alexa Skills Store before the challenge deadline. Skills are not required to pass certification, but proof of submission for certification is required. It’s time to get creative!

Categories:

• Keep Moving - Build a skill to empower adults to live strong and active lives to maintain strength, fitness and independence.
  Example: pickleball to yoga to chair exercises

• Stay Sharp - Life is a journey with aspirations at every age. Build a skill that lets people explore, smile, solve riddles, or answer questions throughout the conversation. Help users learn to go digital, play a game, or go on an adventure.
  Example: a tech adventure to explore features; or perhaps a game experience down memory lane from the 60's or 70's, such as the first moon landing

• Be Supported -  With age, simple things sometimes become difficult. Build a skill that supports and simplifies a task or daily activity.
  Example: home maintenance, household chores, pet care, laundry

• Let's Connect - Connecting with friends and family brings joy, improves wellbeing and combats social isolation. Build a skill that connects users to friends, a peer group or family.
  Example: family news, friends night out, a joint activity

What to Submit

• Include a video (about 3 minutes) that demonstrates your submission. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook Video and made public.

• Include a completed submission form on Devpost that includes your Skill ID AND proof of submission of your skill to the U.S. Alexa Skills Store before the September 26th deadline. Include #alexaskillschallenge in the “Testing Instructions” field when submitting to the U.S. Alexa Skills Store.

• See the Official Rules for full details.