over 3 years ago

2 weeks to go: Project & Challenge Categories Reminders

Can you believe we’re already 2 weeks out from the submission deadline? As a reminder, here are the main requirements for the challenge:

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 September 26th. Skills are not required to pass certification, but proof of submission for certification is required.

Keep Moving - Build a skill to empower adults to live strong and active lives to maintain strength, fitness and independence.

Example: from 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, a night out with friends, a joint activity

Good luck and happy coding!