What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is a contest that introduces a problem to students, teachers and developers and allows their creativity to solve this problem using Design Thinking and STEAM. This year our theme is using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

To get started you will choose 1 of these themes and begin researching problems that align with this theme.

1️⃣ Sustainable Cities & Clean Energy – How can we power and build smart, eco-friendly communities?

2️⃣ Food & Agriculture – How can we grow and distribute nutritious food sustainably?

3️⃣ Health & Well-being – How can we ensure quality healthcare and well-being for all?

4️⃣ Education & Knowledge Sharing – How can we spread knowledge and skills for a better future?

5️⃣ Climate & Environment – How can we protect Earth’s ecosystems from pollution and climate change?

• Clear, Original and Feasible
  Project clearly identifies and thoroughly explains a clear problem that shows how the community is currently impacted. Project solution described in the problem statement is clearly original and feasible. (Does not have to be fully developed)
• Applies STEAM
  Prototype/Project solution described very clearly demonstrates STEAM application
• Community Impact
  Prototype/Project solution has high potential to have an impact on the community local or national.
• Sustainability & Innovation
  Project solution has focus on environmental sustainability, which is clearly indicated within their pitch. Project solution clearly shows a new and novel innovation to the problem at hand.
• Solution Explanation & Ability to Answer Questions
  Explanation of prototype solution is delivered with excellent expertise and judges questions are answered clearly and with confidence.