About the hackathon:
Code for Change is a competitive hackathon organized by Amdad-o-Agahi, dedicated to using the power of technology for social change. Our mission is to bring together passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to tackle pressing societal issues through innovative solutions. Whether you're an experienced programmer or don't know coding, you have a place in our hackathon and an equal chance to win.
Participants in Code for Change are encouraged to focus their efforts on one of three key areas: making education and learning more accessible, improving healthcare through tech, or addressing any other societal issue that can benefit from a technological solution. We believe that technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach these challenges, and we welcome fresh ideas and creative solutions. Instead of just telling colleges you are interested in using technology for social good, you can show this interest by winning our hackathon.
We firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their skill level, can contribute to creating positive change. You can be an experienced, veteran software engineer and still not win. We are more interested in the creativity of your solution, as we value innovative and creative thinking. If you don't know how to code, there's no need to worry; you can still be an essential part of our hackathon. We encourage collaboration and teamwork, so participants with various skills, such as design, project management, or even a deep understanding of the issues at hand are recommended to work together in teams, but you can still work alone if you wish.
Join our Discord:
https://discord.gg/56Zexd9xkZ
Prizes will only be given to those participants who submitted a project.
Join us in this hackathon, where technology meets innovation, and together, we can code for a brighter future. Your participation can be the catalyst for meaningful change!
Requirements
What to Build:
Participants are required to make prototypes which address any problem that falls within any of these three categories:
-Making education accessible
-Improving healthcare with tech
-Any other societal/environmental issue that can be addressed using technology
These prototypes can either be made using a programming language, or a graphic design software like Axure or Figma, which allow the user to make prototypes without knowing coding.
MAX TEAM SIZE: 5 PEOPLE
What to submit:
Participants will submit a YouTube video that showcases their projects to the judges. This video will have the following structure:
-An Introduction to the Problem
- Start the video with a clear and engaging introduction that presents the problem you are addressing.
- Provide context and explain the significance of the problem to the viewer.
-Prototype Showcase
- Demonstrate your prototype in action, showcasing all of its features to improve your chances of winning.
- Use the video to visually and verbally explain how your prototype works.
- Presentation showing how your project can be implemented practically:
- Incorporate technical knowledge into your video to demonstrate your expertise
- Suggest how your prototype can be implemented in real life using computer science knowledge with the help of a presentation e.g using machine learning
- Ensure your presentation is clear, concise, and easy for the judges to understand.
- Use visual aids, graphics, or diagrams to enhance your explanation.
- Keep the viewer engaged by maintaining a conversational and enthusiastic tone.
- Address potential questions or concerns that your viewers might have.
- The video can be no longer than 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, we can not guarantee that the judges will watch the rest of the video.
- GitHub Repository for Entries using code:
- If you have developed the prototype with code, you may provide a link to your GitHub repository.
-The video pitch is still necessary, but the GitHub repository allows for us to take a deeper dive into the technical aspects of your project.
If you have any questions relating to this, feel free to ask in the Discord server.
Prizes
1-year subscription license of Axure RP Team Edition, valid for one user
With Axure RP Team Edition, multiple people can create diagrams, build UX prototypes, and explore designs in a single Axure RP file at the same time. This membership allows for unlimited prototypes and provides a comprehensive suite of design tools, including diagrams, wireframes, and documentation, to build your UI and UX designs with your team. This subscription will be given to the first-place winner of our hackathon.
Art of Problem Solving $25 Coupon
The top 5 teams in our hackathon will each get a $25 coupon for Art of Problem Solving which is valid for books published by Art of Problem Solving or classes in the Art of Problem Solving School, which help students develop and sharpen the problem-solving skills they need to confidently tackle challenging problems in subjects that include mathematics, computer science and physics.
1 year 1Password Families
Are you involved in an open-source project in need of a reliable password manager that works seamlessly across all your devices? Look no further! With 1Password's Open Source project, you get military-grade encryption for safely storing sensitive information like social media login passwords, SSH keys, code signing certificates, and more. If you meet the requirements, 1Password Teams is free to use. You can easily invite core contributors to your team account and securely store valuable data, so don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance security effortlessly. As part of our collaboration, all participants who submitted a project will receive the first year free of 1Password Families (for new signups only), enabling you to safely store your family's most important passwords.
Free .xyz domain for a year
Made to help the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, makers, and creatives bring their ideas online with a memorable domain name, .xyz is offering a free domain for all participants who submitted a project which is free for a year.
Certificate
Teams who rank in the top 5 will get a certificate indicating their rank. This award shows colleges or employers your commitment to using technology for social good and can be listed as an award for college applications.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Taha Shahid
Asjad Arif
Mooed Rehman
Hannan Durrani
Abdul Haadi
Hussain Sair
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
As judges, we will assess your project's creativity. We will not mainly focus on how unique your problem is, but instead on how creative, unique and innovative your solution is. -
Effectiveness
The impact of your solution is crucial. We'll evaluate how effectively your project addresses your chosen problem, and how practical it is (is this something people will want to use?). -
Design
We will also assess how visually appealing your project is. -
Relevance
The relevance of your solution to your problem will also be considered by the judges. -
Accessibility
We will also consider how easy it is for a normal person with little technical knowledge to use.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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