GenLink Hacks

Who are we?GenLink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, TX, dedicated to reducing the digital divide for senior citizens. Our goal is to help senior citizens feel more confident when it comes to using their phones, laptops, tablets, or watches, while also preparing them to detect scams and use LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Our work has been recognized on the Cedar Park local news channel and at the Cedar Park senior expo.Join ourdiscord serverfor more hackathon info!Who can participate?Any student can participate! No coding experience is needed.FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS: Winning this hackathon and getting your project featured at a local senior center for more users could be a great add-on for your college application!Hackathon ThemeBuild a senior-friendly website, app, or game that will help senior citizens navigate through technology easier. We would especially love if you could incorporate AI into your project in any feasible way.GenLink's goal for this hackathon is to utilize the winning projects for future use at our senior centers, so build your project with dedication!PrizesPlease note that we do not give our cash as prizes for this hackathon. All of our prizes come from sponsors who give free access and coupons for content on their platforms. The numbers noted for the prizes below are an estimate of the total prize value from each sponsor, not actual cash.