Hack To The Rescue is the largest Generative AI hackathon for good aimed at finding the best solution for nonprofits to solve the most pressing, real-world challenges and impact one million people in the next year. Tech companies will form teams that will compete over the course of the two-day online event for prizes up to $10,000+ that will be donated to the charity of the winners’ choice.
WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
June 14-15, 2023
Free Online Event
ABOUT HACK TO THE RESCUE
Hack To The Rescue is the largest Generative AI hackathon for good aimed at finding the best solution for nonprofits to solve the most pressing, real-world challenges and impact one million people in the next year. Tech companies will form teams that will compete over the course of the two-day event for prizes up to $10,000+ that will be donated to the charity of the winners’ choice.
WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
JUNE 14-15, 2023
Free Online Event
WHO CAN JOIN?
Hack To The Rescue is open to all tech companies looking to use their talents for good. Teams of up to 6 people will tackle complex challenges provided by nonprofits and hack their hearts out to deliver a project before time runs out.
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Prize pool amount for charity
CHALLENGE THEMES
PATH 1
AI for Mental Wellness
Facing a rising tide of mental health crises, especially among teenagers, our world is in dire need of more mental health professionals. The resources are there, but often hard to navigate on tough days. We're in desperate need of a user-friendly, efficient solution. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and join the mission to bridge this gap? There's never been a better time to make a real difference.
Unaweza Prize pool: $1 000 Recognize the Mental Health need and suggest the best facility or resource to support people in crisis.
PATH 3
Barrier-Free Democracy with AI
Unlock the potential of generative AI to bridge language barriers and foster accessibility in democracy. In this path, participants will focus on developing AI solutions to simplify complex legal documents and legislation. By translating formal texts into easy-to-understand language, we can promote inclusivity and empower all members of society to engage in democratic processes.
Democracy of the Future Prize pool: $1 000 Tool to translate legislation into a more user-friendly language to improve participation in democratic processes.
Socialbee Prize pool: $1 000 Auto translate the legal documents for refugees into simple language.
PATH 5
Superhero Synergy: AI Connections for Change
Unite the superheroes of our world by developing AI-driven text classification systems to create meaningful connections. In this path, participants will focus on building matching solutions and recommendation engines for various social impact initiatives. Let's harness the power of generative AI to strengthen networks, maximize impact, and create a better world together.
BLab Prize pool: $1 000 Create matchmaking solution for BCorps.
Tech To The Rescue Prize pool: $1 000 Text classification solution to help TTTR verify and most impactful projects in the world.
PATH 6
Speedy Solutions for Crisis Relief
Utilize generative AI to accelerate the creation of formal documents, bringing aid to those in crisis situations more swiftly. In this path, participants will develop AI-powered tools to generate human rights appeals and project proposals, empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and individuals in dangerous circumstances. Let's leverage AI to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Asylex Prize pool: $1 000 Automated Human Rights appeal creator to empower Refugees and Asylum seekers to fight for their rights.
PATH 7
Lifesaving AI: Emergency Response Optimization
Tap into the power of generative AI to enhance emergency response systems and save lives. In this path, participants will focus on developing AI solutions for optimizing emergency helplines, enabling early wildfire detection, and supporting deaf individuals in times of crisis. Let's work together to harness AI technology for a safer and more responsive world.
accessos Prize pool: $1 000 Optimize Emergency helpline 911 to better serve people, especially deaf.
PATH 8
Truth-Seeking AI: Fighting Fake News
Combat misinformation online by developing generative AI solutions to identify and debunk false content. In this path, participants will focus on recognizing misleading information about topics like autism and exposing inconsistencies in corporate communication. Let's work together to build a more reliable, transparent, and trustworthy digital landscape.
European Council of Autistic People Prize pool: $1 000 Recognize fake information about autism being published online to prevent harmful treatment cases.
PATH 9
AI for Creative Learning
Revolutionize education by employing generative AI to create personalized, engaging, and enjoyable learning experiences. In this path, participants will focus on developing AI-powered tools for generating creative lesson plans and providing mentorship for young activists. Let's work together to reshape the future of education and empower the next generation of changemakers.
Zwolnieni z Teorii Prize pool: $1 000 AI-powered mentor chat for young activists changing lives of millions of Poles.
PATH 10
AI Advocates for Human Rights
Harness the potential of generative AI to identify and classify instances of human rights violations, fostering global awareness and driving change. In this path, participants will focus on detecting cases involving Indigenous communities and other vulnerable populations. Let's join forces to leverage AI technology in the fight for justice and the protection of human rights worldwide.
CRIES Prize pool: $1 000 Classify cases of breaking Indigenous communities's Human Rights to build a better understanding of a problem.
AGENDA
14 JUNE - DAY 1
Morning
Morning
Keynote & Opening Start of coding & full challenge tasks presentation
Afternoon
Afternoon
Workshops and speeches
15 JUNE - DAY 2
Morning till 1PM
Morning till 1PM
Submission of projects
Afternoon
Afternoon
Announcement of winners
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MENTORS AND JUDGES
Sandra Topic
Tech To The Rescue AI advisor
Sandra is an IT Program Manager with a passion for using artificial intelligence (AI) for social impact. She is an avid supporter of finding new ways to use technology for good and committed to promoting responsible AI development.
Santiago Mendez
Lenovo Head of Philanthropy
20+ years of working experience in the private sector, currently in charge of Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility for Lenovo in EMEA. Slovak by heart, Colombian by blood and wannabe activist working for a more inclusive and tolerant society.
Mateusz Kobos
Tooploox ML Engineer
Mateusz Kobos graduated from the Warsaw University of Technology and obtained a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from the Polish Academy of Sciences. He has worked as an academic teacher, big data software developer, data scientist, and machine learning engineer. He is interested in good data science project practices and solving data-based problems using appropriate tools.
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