About the challenge

The AI for Humanity Hackathon is an exciting opportunity to harness the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to create impactful solutions for social good. Participants will collaborate to develop innovative projects that address pressing global challenges, from healthcare and education to environmental sustainability and social justice. Whether you're a seasoned data scientist or a passionate beginner, this hackathon welcomes all who are eager to make a difference. Join us in using technology to empower communities, drive positive change, and shape a better future for humanity.

 

Get started

  1. Register: Sign up for the hackathon through our registration portal. Make sure to complete your profile and let us know your skills and interests.
  2. Compete Individually / Form Teams: Compete by yourself or form teams of 2-4 members to maximize collaboration and diversity of ideas. Connect with other participants via Devpost.
  3. Choose a Challenge: Select from a range of real-world challenges, focusing on different aspects of social good.
  4. Start Building: Dive into the development phase, where you'll brainstorm, prototype, and build your solutions.
  5. Submit Your Project: Complete your project and submit it through our submission portal. Ensure that you meet all the requirements and provide a clear presentation of your solution.
  6. Win Prizes: Compete for exciting prizes and recognition. Awards will be given for the most innovative, impactful, and well-executed projects.

Requirements

What to Build

Participants are encouraged to develop innovative machine learning and AI solutions that address key societal challenges. Projects can range from predictive models and intelligent systems to interactive applications and data visualizations. Potential areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare: AI-driven solutions for disease prediction, personalized treatment plans, and healthcare accessibility.
  • Education: Tools for personalized learning, automated grading, and educational content recommendation.
  • Environment: Models for climate change prediction, wildlife conservation, and sustainable resource management.
  • Social Justice: Systems for identifying and addressing biases, improving legal processes, and enhancing community safety.
  • Public Welfare: Applications for disaster response, public health monitoring, and poverty alleviation.

The projects should not only demonstrate technical proficiency but also show a clear potential for real-world impact.

What to Submit

  • Project Title and Description: Provide a clear and concise title for your project along with a detailed description of its purpose, functionality, and societal impact. Fill in all text fields on Devpost.
  • Source Code: Upload your project’s complete source code to a public repository (e.g., GitHub), ensuring that it is well-documented and easy to understand.
  • Demo Video: Create a short video (2-3 minutes) demonstrating your project in action. Highlight key features, the problem it addresses, and its potential impact.
  • (Optional) Presentation: Submit a presentation (slides) that outlines the problem, your solution, the technology stack used, and the impact of your project.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

5 non-cash prizes
Grand Prize
1 winner

Awarded to the individual or team with the most outstanding project that demonstrates exceptional innovation, impact, and technical proficiency.

Second Place
1 winner

Awarded to the 2nd place individual or team that showcases a highly innovative and impactful project with strong technical execution.

Third Place
1 winner

Recognizes the 3rd place individual or team that created a notable and promising project.

Grand Prize
1 winner

This prize is given to an individual or team whose project demonstrates significant potential and creativity.

People's Choice
1 winner

Awarded to the individual or team who receives the most votes on Devpost.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Kevin Lee

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    How novel and creative is the solution? Does it bring a new approach to addressing the problem?
  • Impact and Relevance
    How effectively does the solution address the chosen challenge? What is the potential real-world impact?
  • Technical Proficiency
    How well is the project executed technically? Are the algorithms and methodologies used effective and appropriate?
  • Presentation and Clarity
    How well is the project presented? Are the problem, solution, and impact clearly communicated?
  • User Experience
    How user-friendly and accessible is the solution? Is it easy to use and understand?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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