FINAL RESULTS:

1st Place: Recyclopia by Lingaraj Patil, Shubham G, Tejaswini Gaikwad

2nd Place: MelaninMed by Aaru Amma

3rd Place: CityFix by Sumeet Mourya, Yaseen Ron, Maurya Anurag, Mohammed Usmani, Rohan Advani

About the hackathon

General

The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) and its 1,600 subsidiaries have come together to host our third GNEC Hackathon! We encourage those passionate about engineering, technology, and programming to join this event to demonstrate their skills while competing for prizes such as internships and mentorships with our partners.

Why Us

GNEC is well-connected to the UN and has a global network of NGOs. You can tap into this network during and after this hackathon.

Our partners will also host various workshops where they will teach new technological concepts while also offering insight into their mission and the work they have done. The workshops are a great opportunity to explore one’s interests and possible career paths.

Theme

During the event, participants will have several weeks to work on a project addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This could be anything ranging from an app or a website to creating a physical product or drafting a business plan.

Get started

Join our Discord server (https://discord.gg/n5pcCHcGC6) and meet with everyone else involved in the hackathon. You are welcome to make your own team but if you don't have teammates, our Discord server is a great place to look for a team. The opening ceremony will provide further information regarding the hackathon and the working period will commence shortly after. Be creative, make new friends, and above all, have fun!

Requirements

What to Submit

As mentioned above, participants will be tasked with creating a project that revolves around the UN SDGs. Each team will submit a short 2-5 minute video that shows off their project, how it relates to the theme for the hackathon, and what issue they intend to resolve through their project. Additionally, teams should upload a work file; this file should be either a ZIP file of the source code for an app or website or a slideshow or PDF for their product or business plan.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,075 in prizes

Internship @ Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC)

1 winner

The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) is a storied nonprofit that has, for 60 years, partnered with the United Nations to guarantee a voice at the decision-making table for civil society leaders. And that role has never been more critical, as the world battles a global pandemic and a planet-threatening climate crisis, among other challenges.

The first-place winners will have the opportunity to intern with GNEC, bringing their unique skillsets to the decision-making table.

Internship @ World Assembly of Youth (WAY)

1 winner

The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) is the international coordinating body of national youth councils and national youth organizations, with 140 member organizations from all continents. WAY aims to represent its members in international organizations and institutions while promoting the work of voluntary youth organizations worldwide.

The second-place winners will have the opportunity to intern with WAY and apply their skillsets to the mission of promoting youth worldwide.

.xyz Domains

3 winners

The .xyz domain is a top-level domain (TLD) distinctive for its generic nature and intended to appeal to a wide range of users across various industries and interests.

There are a total of 100 .xyz domains available.

Each member of every winning team will be given a free domain for one year.

The remaining will be given out in giveaways throughout the course of the hackathon.

Art of Problem Solving Gift Cards

3 winners

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is an educational organization that provides a comprehensive online platform, books, and resources aimed at advanced students interested in mathematics and problem-solving.

3x $25 gift cards to be given to the winning teams.

2x $25 gift cards will be given in a giveaway.

Judges

Ediola Pashollari
Secretary General @ World Assembly of Youth | President @ GNEC

OTU Uwem Robert
Principal Senior Adviser @ African Youth Movement | President @ GNEC

Connie Sobon Sensor
UN NGO Chief Representative @ LWVUS | Vice-President @ GNEC

Shennon Sequeira
Director @ GNEC

Brian Muzas
Treasurer @ GNEC

Guruji H.H. Dileepkumar Thankappan
Vice-President @ GNEC

Ruoyu Xu
Global Coordinator @ GNEC Hackathon

Christina Chen
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Kelland Hong
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Smit Shetye
Founder, CMD & CEO of Hasya Katta Official

Aksinia Chumachenko
Product Analytics Team Lead @ Simpals

Jane Colvin
Director @ LWVUS

Judging Criteria

Impact
How well does the project address one or more of the United Nations SDGs? What potential impact does the project have on environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
Innovation
How original and creative is the proposed solution? Does the project showcase novel approaches or technologies to tackle sustainability issues?
Feasibility and Scalability
Is the project technically feasible and achievable within the given timeframe and resources? How scalable is the solution? Can it be applied to a broader context or replicated in different settings?
Design
How user-friendly and intuitive is the solution for end-users? Does the project consider practicality and user experience in its design and implementation?
Presentation
How clear and compelling is the team's presentation of their project? Does the team effectively communicate their ideas, objectives, and results to the judges and audience?