AOI Hackathon Scout (Lite)v0.1.6

A university student wants to find upcoming online hackathons to gain experience and build a portfolio. They use the skill to filter for online-only events and get recommendations from a curated shortlist, then manually apply via the provided sources.

An early-stage startup founder is looking for non-dilutive funding opportunities like grants and builder programs. They use the skill to browse curated sources tagged by type, such as web3, and export details into a Notion template for tracking applications.

A tech community organizer needs to promote relevant hackathons and events to members. They use the skill to quickly generate a summary of online events with deadlines, sharing the paste-ready template in community channels like Discord or Slack.

A professional switching to a tech career wants to practice skills through hackathons. They use the skill to filter for beginner-friendly, online events and leverage the browser integration to efficiently research details without automated submissions.

A university professor or coding bootcamp instructor seeks hackathons for student assignments. They use the skill to source a list of public-safe, online events and integrate with Brave Search for fast keyword lookups to find specific themes like AI.

Offer the core skill for free with basic filtering and templates, then monetize through optional paid integrations like enhanced search APIs (e.g., Brave Search) or advanced analytics features. Revenue comes from subscription fees for these add-ons.

License the skill to companies, educational institutions, or event platforms that need curated hackathon data for internal use. Provide custom registry updates, support, and integration services tailored to organizational needs.

Generate revenue by partnering with hackathon platforms, tool providers, or sponsors featured in the registry. Include affiliate links or promotional content in the skill's outputs, earning commissions on referrals or sign-ups.