Dates
The Tech Innovation For Good Hackathon will officially launch on August 21, 2025. All submissions are due by September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced on September 16, 2025.
Eligibility
Participation is open to anyone interested. Individuals may compete solo or in teams of up to two members. All project work must be completed during the official hackathon period. Prior experience in hackathons or coding is not required.
Project and Submission Requirements
Participants must submit a solution that responds to a real-world social challenge. The specifics are up to you! Projects can be white papers, briefs, startup/project proposals, prototypes, hardware concepts, data analysis, tools, AI models, websites, strategy, etc. Submissions must include:
- An attached image
- Project title
- Brief problem statement and explanation of the solution
- A link to the actual submission (e.g., GitHub, Colab, deployed app, Google Doc, Canva, etc)
Prizes
The winning team will receive a $70 cash prize, social media spotlight across ParityWay, the Youth Tech & Ethics Institution, and Advoform platforms, and connections to mentors or innovation programs. The top 3 teams will be offered internships at the above-stated organizations.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges with expertise in technology, social impact, and innovation. Projects will be assessed based on:
Impact: How effectively does the solution address a real social challenge?
Functionality: Does the prototype work as intended and serve its stated purpose?
Innovation: Does the project introduce a novel idea or approach?
Clarity: Is the problem, solution, and implementation clearly documented and presented?
Winners will be selected based on overall strength across these criteria.