Source Awakening · Inaugural Open Source Hackathon
Source Awakening · Inaugural Open Source Hackathon
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This isn't just another hackathon.
Source Awakening is a one-day intensive sprint where creativity meets code, and the next generation of open-source innovators is born.
Led by the Singapore Open Source AI Hub and co-hosted with industry leaders like WaveSpeedAI, Minimax, and memU, this event is your gateway to the future of technology.
We’re bringing together the brightest university students, seasoned open-source contributors, and visionary entrepreneurs to build, learn, and connect.
Forget theoretical exercises — here, you will ship a real product in one day.
🎯 The Challenge: Build AI Agents with OpenClaw
This hackathon centers around two powerful themes: AI Agents and OpenClaw — an open-source framework that empowers developers to build intelligent, autonomous systems.
Your Mission:
Conceptualize
Design an AI agent that solves a real-world problem. Think automation, intelligent assistants, workflow optimization, or creative applications.Build with OpenClaw
Leverage the OpenClaw framework (and other open-source tools) to bring your agent to life. Whether you're building a productivity bot, a data analysis agent, or an interactive assistant, OpenClaw provides the foundation.Ship & Present
Deliver a working prototype and demonstrate it to our panel of industry experts and entrepreneurs.
What You Can Build:
• Intelligent automation agents for businesses or personal use
• Multi-agent systems that collaborate to solve complex tasks
• Creative agents for content generation, design, or entertainment
• Developer tools powered by AI agents
• Anything that showcases the power of autonomous, intelligent systems
The focus is on collaboration, innovation, and rapid execution.
All skill levels are welcome — beginners can learn, and experts can push boundaries.
🏆 Why You Should Join: Prizes & Opportunities
This is more than a competition — it’s a launchpad for your career.
• Win Special Credits
Top teams will receive generous credits from our corporate partners to continue developing their projects.
• Gain Direct Mentorship
Get one-on-one guidance from experienced technical mentors and successful entrepreneurs throughout the day.
• Get Noticed by Companies
Your talent and project will be directly visible to leaders from top open-source companies, opening doors to internships and job offers.
• Build Your Network
Connect with peers, industry veterans, and potential co-founders.
⚡ Agenda: A Day of Intense Creation
(Tentative schedule, subject to minor adjustments)
09:00–09:30
Opening Remarks: Gavin Gui, Operation Partner@ SEGA
Dr. Kelvin Tan, Associate Professor & Head of Programme @ SUSS
09:30–09:45
WaveSpeed Build with Multimodal AI
David, Co-founder & CTO @ WaveSpeedAI
09:45–10:00
Agent Memory in OpenClaw
Chen Hong, Founder @ memU.bot
10:00–10:15
Qwen's Practice in OpenClaw
Ken Xu, Solution Architect Director @ Alibaba Cloud Singapore
10:15–10:30
WAVE, Empowering non-tech talent, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the AI era.
Qi Guohao, Singapore Lead @ Datawhale & Co-Founder @ WAVE
10:30–10:45
From Network to Ecosystem: How Communities Power the Next Generation of Founders
Leonie Xu, Co-founder @ SmallWOD
10:45–11:00
Building an AI-Era Exclusive Keyboard: The Innovation Journey of VibeKeys
Vivian Hu, Product Manager @ Second State & Reviewer @ WasmEdge
11:00–11:30
Hackathon Introduction & Team Formation
11:30–15:30
Free Creation (including complimentary lunch & tea break)
15:30–16:30
Project Demo & Evaluation
16:30–17:00
Award Ceremony & Free Networking
🧑💻 Who We're Looking For
• University Students eager to apply your skills to real-world challenges
• Aspiring Developers passionate about open-source and hands-on building
• Future Entrepreneurs ready to test your ideas and build a prototype in a day
• Team Players excited to collaborate, learn, and create something amazing
All skill levels are welcome.
If you have a passion for building and a love for open source, this is the place for you.
🌟 Mentors, Judges & Guests
(Confirmed & Invited)
Confirmed Guests:
Dr Kelvin Tan, Associate Professor, Head of Programme @ SUSS
Gavin, Operations Partner @ Yincubator
Cynthia, Founding Partner @ Yincubator
David, Co-founder @ WaveSpeedAI
Ken Xu, Solution Architect Director @ Alibaba Cloud
Chenhong, founder @ memU.bot
Leonie Xu Co-founder @ SmallWOD
Vivian Hu, Product Manager @ Second State，Reviewer @ WasmEdge
Guohao Qi, Singapore Lead @ Datawhale, Co-Founder @ WAVE
Ju Xue(Rigi), Co-Founder @ WAVE
We will select 3 winning teams, with prizes including hundreds of US dollars worth of cloud computing credits provided by Z.ai, MiniMax, Alibaba, and WaveSpeed, an OpenClaw hardware kit from Moltybox, and the amazing VibeKeys keyboard for Vibe Coder from WasmEdgeRuntime!
This section will be continuously updated as more incredible guests are confirmed.
🤝 Our Partners
Lead Organizer:
Singapore Open Source Hub
SEGA (Powered by Yincubator)
Co-Hosts
SUSS
AI SpeedUp Space
Sponsors & Co-Partners:
WaveSpeedAI
Z.ai
MiniMax
Alibaba
WasmEdgeRuntime
Moltybox
Memu
DataWhale
Wave
SmallWOD
TiDB
UNIQUE RESEARCH
7.5 Degrees
(In no particular order)
📍 Venue Details
Location:
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
Exact location details will be sent to confirmed attendees.
Facilities:
Spacious open environment perfect for collaboration
High-speed Wi-Fi
Projector & sound system
Flexible seating
⚠️ Limited spots available.
Register now to secure your place and be part of the open-source awakening.