Caffeine Promptathon - Building the Self-Writing Internet Together

Introduction

Welcome to the Caffeine Promptathon! This is an exciting hackathon focused on building innovative applications using Caffeine's conversational AI platform. Whether you're a developer leveraging Caffeine's technical capabilities or an entrepreneur and creator crafting incredible apps, this event is designed to help you build the self-writing internet together.

The Caffeine Promptathon features two main tracks:

• Commerce Apps: Apps with checkout and clear economic purpose (e.g. shop, marketplace, yield manager)
• Personal Apps: Tools for individuals or small teams, without commercial intent (e.g. community tracker, time tracker, wellbeing app).

Important: Caffeine is currently in alpha, so please use the Help & Support team via Telegram for any issues. Remember - no social media posts about Caffeine's look, features, or capabilities until after the event ends. Sharing online during the event will lead to disqualification. Save your posts for after the event!

Hackathon Program Overview 

09:30 am – 10:45 am: Check-in, Breakfast & Welcome

• Register, pick up your badge, grab breakfast, and secure your seat.
• Network, meet fellow builders and join us for a welcome session in the auditorium

10:45 am – 11:30 am: Onboarding and Caffeine AI in action

• Welcome remarks, agenda overview, intro to mentors and judges
• Intro to Caffeine, Hackathon Guidelines and tips

11:30 am – 3:30 pm: Hackathon

• Build your project(s)
• Connect with mentors and coaches

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Judging

• Judges' reviews
• Winners’ selection

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Hackathon Awards Ceremony on the Main Stage

• Winner announcements 
• Projects presentation

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Networking Drinks

• Celebrate, connect, and network.

Limited Seats

• Seats for the hackathon are limited. Admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early.
• If we reach capacity for the hackathon, you’re still welcome to join the full event program, which includes live Caffeine demos, showcases, keynotes, panel discussions with industry leaders, and excellent networking opportunities.

Submission Deadline:

• Submissions start at 15:00
• Submissions close at 15:30

Prizes

💰 Total Prize Pool: $2,000

• Commerce App Winner: $1,000
• Personal App Winner: $1,000

Important - Arrive Early & Bring your Laptop: 

• Although the event page lists a 10:00 am start time for general attendees, all hackathon participants should arrive and register between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.
• Seats are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We invite you to arrive early to ensure your seat is secured.
• You must bring a laptop to fully access Caffeine and compete. While Caffeine works on mobile too, it won’t support full participation in the Hackathon.

Requirements

• Laptop required: You must bring a laptop to fully access Caffeine and compete. While Caffeine works on mobile too, it won’t support full participation in the Hackathon.
• Time commitment: Plan to be onsite from 9:30 am to at least 6:00 pm to fully participate in hacking, feedback sessions, judging, and the award ceremony.
• Arrival on time: Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you arrive late or without a laptop, your spot may be reassigned.

Eligibility

Build as many apps as you want!

• No limit on ideation
• Submit only 1 project - your very best!
• Choose your top project to showcase your strongest work
• Quality over quantity
• Polish your submission to stand out

Judging Criteria

Impress the judges with these 5 criteria:

Problem Relevance & Impact

• Does it solve a real, meaningful problem?
• How big is its impact?

Innovation & Creativity

• Is the idea original and creatively using Caffeine's AI?

Complexity & Sophistication

• How advanced is it?
• Does it show deep Caffeine understanding?

Functionality & Working Demo

• Does it work, and is it ready to use?

UX & Design

• Is it intuitive and well-designed?

How to Submit Your Project

Submit your best project via the dedicated Submission Link (QR code provided at the event).

You must include in your submission:

• Detailed Report: Describe what you built, how, why, the problem it solves, target audience, and impact (500-1000 words)
• List of Prompts: Share successful prompts used in Caffeine, noting their purpose
• List any additional AI tools used

Contact Us

Stay Connected: Join Our Telegram Group

Join the Caffeine Hackathon Telegram group for updates, questions, and feedback:

• Meet other participants and stay in touch
• Ask mentors or tech support questions
• Share ideas and get quick feedback
• Stay updated on schedule, submissions, and more

Resources:

• Submission Form (QR code available)
• App URL: https://app.caffeine.ai

Perks & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with Caffeine: Be among the first to build using the first “Self-Writing Internet” platform.
• Direct access to expert coaches and mentors: Receive personalized support from leading engineers and industry experts.
• Food and drinks available all day: Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks while you create and connect.
• Exclusive Main Stage award ceremony: Present your winning project on stage, compete for prizes, and showcase your work to a live audience and live-streamed.
• Unmatched networking opportunities: Meet founders, investors, and fellow builders throughout the day and during the evening social.
• Interviews & media exposure: Gain visibility through event press coverage, on-site interviews, and features across Caffeine’s official channels.

Your projects will showcase the power of Caffeine, from inventive apps to transformative ideas that shape the future.

Bring your creativity, passion, and a big smile. We can’t wait to see what you build. Let’s make this an unforgettable event!

About Us

Caffeine is building the self-writing internet - a revolutionary AI platform that enables anyone to create powerful, conversational applications, Caffeine is transforming how we build and interact with technology through advanced conversational AI capabilities.

Learn more at caffeine.ai