Empowering the next generation of changemakers to imagine, ideate, and innovate for a better tomorrow.

Welcome to Changators-Ideate, a virtual ideation challenge designed exclusively for young innovators (ages 10–16) who are passionate about solving real-world problems with creativity, empathy, and impact.

 

🔍 Challenge Theme

“Spot a problem. Build a better future.”
Participants are invited to choose a social, environmental, or technological challenge around them and propose a thoughtful, original, and feasible solution.

Ideas can focus on:

  • 🌍 Environment & sustainability

  • 🧠 Mental health & well-being

  • 🏙️ Smart cities & public safety

  • 📚 Education & digital inclusion

  • 🔋 Renewable energy & access

  • 🤖 Tech for good & accessibility

Requirements

Each participant/team must submit:

 

  • Problem Statement (100–150 words)

  • Solution Summary (200–300 words)

  • Optional visuals: Sketch/diagram/video

  • A presentation deck (PDF or Google Slides)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

5 non-cash prizes
CHAMPION CHANGATOR 1.0
1 winner

1st Position in Changators 1.0

CHANGATOR PROBLEM-SOLVER
1 winner

Best Problem in Changators 1.0

RUNNER-UP CHANGATOR 1.0
1 winner

2nd Position in Changators 1.0

CHANGATOR INNOVATOR
1 winner

Best Innovation in Changators 1.0

CHANGATOR VIABLE
1 winner

Most Viable Solution in Changators 1.0

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Tinker Champ Nitish Garg

Tinker Champ Nitish Garg
EFTAF Technovations

Judging Criteria

  • Problem
    25%
  • Innovation and Creativity
    25%
  • Feasability
    30%
  • Presentation
    20%

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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