Be Part of the Change: Seoul Tech Impact Hackathon 2024 - Coding for a Cause!
When: September 7-9, 2024
Where: In-Person Only (Pangyo, Seoul)
Discover Your Power to Make a Difference!
Welcome to a hackathon where coding drives social responsibility. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you can use your creativity and skills for meaningful social causes. Engage in workshops, collaborate, and present to judges. It's more than a competition; it's a chance to be part of a community driving positive change through technology.
How to Register?
Complete an application on Seoul Tech Impact to register for this hackathon!
Important: if you are not registered and confirmed to attend the hackathon, you will not be able to attend in person! Make sure to register on the Seoul Tech Impact website!
Why Join Us?
- Tackle Real-World Issues: Address pressing concerns such as environmental sustainability, education, health, and more.
- Forge Connections: Collaborate with like-minded individuals, form lasting bonds, and expand your network.
- Learn and Grow: Participate in diverse workshops covering topics like 'Creating Social Impact Projects' and 'Tech Interview Secrets'.
- Showcase Your Creativity: Impress our panel of judges with your innovative solutions and problem-solving abilities.
- Make a Difference: Join an event that's more than a competition - it's a movement towards a better world.
Event Highlights:
- Day 1: Team Formation & Project Kickoff
- Day 2: Project Finalization & Presentations
Requirements
What to Build
You can create any project that solves a social issue or contributes to the betterment of society. Here are some suggestions:
- Animals
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment and Sustainability
- Health and Wellness
- Hunger and Nutrition
- Poverty and Human Services
- Safety and Crime Rates
- Women Empowerment/Gender Equality
- Other
What must you include in your Devpost submission?
1. Problem Statement:
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Clearly articulate the social problem your project aims to solve, focusing on the social good that it will impact.
2. Team Introduction:
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Introduce your team members, including their name, role in the team, and photo (optional).
3. Project Beneficiaries:
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Identify who will benefit most from your project.
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Explain the importance and significance of solving the task for these beneficiaries.
4. Solution Overview:
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Summarize your project and your progress so far.
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Focus on key aspects of your solution without going into excessive detail.
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Detail the inspiration behind your project and how it addresses the chosen challenge.
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Highlight any learning experiences and proud achievements.
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Include photos or other visual elements to showcase your hack.
5. Technical Details:
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List the technologies used (languages, platforms, APIs, hardware, etc.)
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Explain any unique technical challenges faced and how they were overcome.
6. Project Write-up:
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Ensure submission is made by the designated deadline.
7. Links:
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Provide a link to the GitHub repo of your project (must be a public repo).
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If possible, provide a link for judges and other participants to try out your project.
Please ensure all components of your submission are complete and submitted before the deadline (12pm KST Sunday). Incomplete or late submissions may not be judged.
Remember, your presentation and Devpost submission is a critical part of the hackathon, and it plays a key role in winning a prize.
If you have any questions about the Devpost submission process, please ask our organizers or volunteers as early as possible.
Prizes
First Place
The first place team will win a selection of fabulous prizes!
Second Place
The second place team will win a selection of fabulous prizes!
Third Place
The third place team will win a selection of fabulous prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Anonymous Judge
Anonymous Judge
Anonymous Judge
Anonymous Judge
Judging Criteria
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Potential Impact
How much social good impact could the project make? Is this a realistic project? -
Design
Is the user experience and design of the project well-thought out? -
Technical Prowess
Does the project work as expected? -
Creativity
How unique, creative, or innovative is the project? How does it improve on an existing concept?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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