Our event isn't just your average hackathon; it's a dynamic gathering of creative minds aimed at driving meaningful change through technology. Here's what makes our hackathon special.
Focus on Social Impact: At "Innovate for Impact," we're all about using technology to address pressing social and environmental challenges. From combating climate change to promoting inclusivity and equity, our hackathon challenges participants to think beyond just code and consider the real-world impact of their solutions.
Diverse Community: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive community of participants. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a budding designer, or a passionate activist, there's a place for you at our hackathon. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to more innovative solutions.
Expert Mentorship: Our hackathon provides access to experienced mentors who are experts in their fields. Whether you need guidance on technical challenges, project ideation, or pitching strategies, our mentors are here to support you every step of the way.
Hands-on Workshops: To ensure participants have the skills they need to succeed, we offer hands-on workshops covering a variety of topics, from coding and data analysis to design thinking and storytelling. These workshops provide valuable learning opportunities and empower participants to tackle complex problems with confidence.
Prizes and Recognition: While the focus of our hackathon is on making a positive impact, we also like to recognize outstanding projects. We offer prizes for top-performing teams, as well as opportunities for participants to showcase their work to a wider audience.
Requirements
What to Build:
We're all about using AI to make life a little easier and healthier for everyone. In this challenge, we're focusing on solving real problems that everyday people face in their lives.
Your mission is to develop AI-powered solutions that address common challenges people encounter in their daily routines. Whether it's managing stress, staying fit, maintaining mental health, or improving sleep quality, there are countless opportunities to make a positive impact using AI technology.
We want you to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions that leverage the power of AI to enhance people's well-being and quality of life. Whether you're a coding whiz or just getting started, this challenge is all about finding practical ways to make a difference in people's lives.
What to Submit:
1. Project Documentation: Provide a detailed description of your project, including its purpose, features, and target audience. Explain how your solution addresses the challenge of everyday wellness and improves people's lives.
2. Demo Video or Prototype: Submit a demo video or prototype showcasing your AI-powered solution in action. Demonstrate its key features and functionalities, and highlight how users can interact with it to achieve their wellness goals.
3. Technical Overview: Describe the AI techniques and algorithms used in your project, as well as any technologies or frameworks employed for development. Provide insights into the data sources and processing methods utilized to train and deploy your AI model.
4. User Experience (UX) Design: Present your solution's user interface (UI) design and user experience considerations. Discuss how you optimized the user journey, accessibility features, and visual aesthetics to create an engaging and intuitive experience for users.
5. Impact and Future Developments: Discuss the potential impact of your AI solution on users' well-being and its scalability for broader adoption. Outline any future developments or enhancements you envision to further improve your solution and address additional wellness challenges.
Prizes
Winner
The winning team will receive a cash prize of $300 as recognition for their outstanding achievement in the hackathon. The prize aims to reward participants for their creativity, innovation, and hard work in developing innovative solutions to the challenges presented during the event.
Runner
The winning team will receive a cash prize of $100 as recognition for their outstanding achievement in the hackathon. The prize aims to reward participants for their creativity, innovation, and hard work in developing innovative solutions to the challenges presented during the event.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Marcus Halloway
Connor Bedard
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Innovation
Judges will assess the originality and creativity of the project idea. Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and propose innovative solutions to the given challenges. -
Technical Complexity
Projects will be evaluated based on the technical complexity and sophistication of the implementation. Judges will consider factors such as the use of advanced algorithms, integration of multiple technologies, and scalability of the solution. -
Impact and Relevance
The potential impact of the project on addressing the specified challenge and improving people's lives will be considered. Judges will assess the relevance of the solution to the given problem and its potential to create positive change. -
Presentation Quality
The clarity, coherence, and professionalism of the project presentation will be assessed. Participants should effectively communicate their project idea, implementation details, and impact to the judges and audience. -
Completion and Polish
Judges will consider the completeness and polish of the project. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate a well-executed, fully functional prototype with attention to detail and polish. -
Community Impact
Judges will consider the broader impact of the project on the community or society at large. Projects that demonstrate a positive social or environmental impact will be given special consideration.
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