ListenHacks is an invite-only, one-day hackathon bringing together 50 top student builders from across Canada to explore the frontier of audio, voice, and music tech.

Hosted in Toronto as part of MLH Hack Days, this high-intensity sprint focuses on rapid prototyping at the intersection of AI, sound, and human-computer interaction. Build bold ideas, demo fast, and compete with some of the best student builders in the region.

• Overall Prize
  Technical: Did the team attempt something difficult or unique with audio/music tech? Functionality: Does the prototype actually work? Design: Is the project's idea easy to grasp?
• Shopify Commerce Prize
  Creativity: How does it reimagine shopping with audio and make it feel fresh? Technical: How technically challenging was the project? Audio Integration: How well does this hack use sound, voice or music to connect a user to a product?
• Best Use of Backboard
  Integration: How effectively is Backboard.io utilized as a foundation for the project?
• Best Use of Gemini
  Intelligence: How does Gemini's reasoning elevate the audio or voice experience? Creativity: Is it more than just a wrapper?
• Best Use of ElevenLabs
  Application: What is the most creative or unexpected way synthetic voice was used? Integration: How central is the ElevanLabs component to the project overall?
• Best Use of Featherless AI
  Integration: How did the team leverage the Featherless stack to accelerate their build?