What to Build

In Hill Hacks: Innovate for Change, you're encouraged to create a solution that addresses a critical problem faced by your chosen country. Here’s what you can focus on:

• Software Applications: Build a web, mobile, or desktop application that tackles the problem head-on. It could be anything from a tool that helps manage resources, an app that raises awareness, or a platform that connects communities.

• Hardware Solutions: Design and prototype a hardware device that could solve a local issue. This might include IoT devices for environmental monitoring, wearable technology for health, or low-cost innovations for developing areas.

• Data Driven Insights: Develop a data analysis or visualization tool that helps uncover insights about the problem and suggest actionable solutions. This could involve creating dashboards, predictive models, or visualizations that make complex data understandable and useful.

• Campaigns & Educational Tools: Design a campaign, educational program, or resource that can be used to inform, educate, or mobilize communities to address the issue. This might include online courses, awareness campaigns, or social media strategies.

• Sustainable Business Models: Propose a sustainable business model or social enterprise that can help solve the problem in a scalable and impactful way. Consider how your idea can be economically viable while driving positive change.

What to Submit

To complete your submission for Hill Hacks, please include the following:

1. Project Description: A detailed explanation of your solution, including the problem you are addressing, your approach, and how your solution works. Be sure to explain why your solution is innovative and how it can make a difference.

2. Demo Video: A short video (1-minute MAX) that showcases your project. Walk through the key features, demonstrate how it works, and explain its impact. The video should highlight the functionality of your solution and its potential to solve the problem.

3. Code Repository: Provide a link to your project's code repository (e.g., GitHub). Ensure that your code is well-documented and organized, so others can understand and potentially build on your work.

4. Prototype or Presentation: If applicable, submit a prototype of your hardware solution, a mockup of your app, or a detailed presentation of your business model or campaign. This can be in the form of images, PDFs, or other relevant formats.

5. Impact Statement: Write a brief statement (200-300 words) outlining the potential impact of your solution on the chosen country’s problem. Discuss scalability, sustainability, and how your solution addresses the root causes of the issue.

6. Team Information: Include the names, roles, and contact information of all team members. If your project involved collaboration, describe each member's contribution to the final product.