The Hackathon for Social Good is a fast paced, purpose driven innovation sprint where students, developers, and young changemakers come together to build technology that genuinely serves society. Organized by SIO Kerala as part of the UFUQ Science & Technology Fest, this hackathon focuses on using science and technology responsibly, ethically, and for the betterment of communities.

This is an 8 hour in-person hackathon followed by product demos and judging. Participants will work in teams of 1 to 5, choose a theme that resonates with them, and build anything from a working prototype to a design mockup, model, or conceptual solution. The goal is simple: create something that pushes society forward.

What makes this hackathon special is its emphasis on social good, justice, ethical technology, and community impact. The event brings together makers who want to solve real problems, question harmful systems, build with values, and use technology as a force for fairness.

Event Schedule — November 29

9:00 AM – Hackathon begins
9:15 AM – Inaugural session ends
Until 12:30 PM – Participants may join upon arrival
12:30 PM – First round of evaluation
5:00 PM – Product building phase ends
5:00–7:00 PM – Product pitches
7:00–8:00 PM – Closing & winner announcement

Participants will also go through a full pre event pipeline including orientation, theme exploration, idea proposal, and mentorship before the final build day.

Join us to build technology with meaning, purpose, and social impact.

• Theme & Impact
  35% - How well it aligns with hackathon themes, ethics and social good.
• Technical Quality & Usability
  30% - Is the solution innovative, practical and easy to use?
• Creativity & Storytelling
  20% - Originality and how compelling the story is.
• Presentation & Teamwork
  15% - How clearly was the project presented and team collaboration.