About the challenge

Welcome to Equali-Hack Spring 2023, a hackathon focused on developing innovative solutions that promote a more equal world. This is an online event that brings together passionate and creative individuals who want to use their skills to address social justice issues and create meaningful impact.

At Equali-Hack, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential ingredients for any successful innovation. That's why we encourage participants from all backgrounds and skill levels to join us and collaborate with each other in teams to build solutions that can make a real difference.

During this hackathon, you will have the opportunity to work on challenges related to a variety of social justice issues, such as gender equality, racial justice, economic empowerment, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. You will also have access to workshops, mentoring, and other resources to help you develop your ideas and turn them into functional prototypes.

 

Our judges will evaluate the projects based on their potential for impact, innovation, and feasibility. The top teams will receive winning certificates.

Join us at Equali-Hack Spring 2023 and let's build a more equal world together!

 

Get started

Getting started with Equali-Hack Spring 2023 is easy. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Register: To participate, you need to register for the hackathon. Registration is free, and all you need to do is join through DevPost. You can register as an individual or as a team of up to four members.
  2. Join the Slack channel: Once you've registered, you will receive an invitation to join our Slack channel, where you can connect with other participants, mentors, and organizers. This is also where we will share announcements, resources, and updates about the hackathon.
  3. Start hacking: Once the submission period opens, it's time to start hacking! You will have one month to work on your project.
  4. Submit your project: When you're ready, submit your project via DevPost. Your submission should include a pitch deck and a demo video showcasing your solution. Remember to highlight the problem you're addressing, the impact you're creating, and how your solution is innovative and feasible.

So what are you waiting for? Register for Equali-Hack Spring 2023 now and get ready to make a difference!

Requirements

What to Build

Equali-Hack Spring 2023 is focused on developing innovative solutions that promote a more equal world. We encourage you to build solutions that address social justice issues related to gender equality, racial justice, economic empowerment, accessibility, and environmental sustainability, among others. 

This is an open-ended hackathon, so pick an issue of inequality that you care to solve the most!

Remember that the key is to create a solution that is innovative, impactful, and feasible. You can use any technology or programming language you like, as long as your solution meets the criteria and addresses one or more inequality issues.

What to Submit

  1. Pitch deck: Create a pitch deck (maximum 10 slides) that outlines the problem you're addressing, your solution, and its potential impact. Be sure to include any relevant data, such as market research, user testing, or feedback from experts.
  2. Demo video: Create a demo video (maximum 2 minutes) that showcases your solution in action. You should explain how your solution works and how it addresses the problem you identified. Be sure to make it engaging and clear, so that the judges can understand your solution and its potential impact.
  3. Additional information: You may also include any additional information, such as user personas, wireframes, or screenshots, that help to illustrate your solution and its potential impact.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

4 non-cash prizes
First Place
1 winner

First place certificate.

Second Place
1 winner

Second Place Certificate.

Third Place
1 winner

Third Place Certificate.

Popular Choice Winner
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

EqualiHack Team

EqualiHack Team

Dmitrii Ivashchenko

Dmitrii Ivashchenko
Head of the development team @ MY.GAMES

Johanna Feick

Johanna Feick
Product Manager and UI/UX Designer

Aleksei Kankov

Aleksei Kankov
Senior Backend Developer in the Revizto

Andrew Maksimchenko

Andrew Maksimchenko
Lead Software Developer | IT Mentor Engineering Manager | Architect

Pavel Terenin
Software Engineer

Evgenii Kravtsov

Evgenii Kravtsov
Senior Frontend Engineer

Vladislav Bilay

Vladislav Bilay
Cloud DevOps Engineer, Tech Lead

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
    Does the project address a significant inequality issue? Does it have the potential to create positive change and improve people's lives? Is the impact scalable and sustainable?
  • Innovation
    Use technology in a novel way, solve problems in a unique way, and provide a compelling value proposition.
  • Feasibility
    Have a clear path to implementation and adoption, overcome technical, financial, or legal barriers.
  • Design
    Have a well-designed and user-friendly interface that meets the needs and preferences of the target audience.
  • Presentation
    Effectively communicate the problem, solution, and impact of the project through clear and concise pitch decks and engaging demo videos.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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