ImpactHack Application
βπ build solutions to the most pressing global challenges.
βIntroducing ImpactHack, a policy, engineering, and software competition that enables students to revolutionize urban solutions!
βNo technical background is necessary.
βImpactHack will take place from November 10-12 virtually, and in-person at the Instructional Center at Georgia Tech.
βparticipant solutions seek to address the Sustainable Development Goals curated by the United Nations as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
βvisit www.impacthackatl.com for more info.
βRegistration deadlines
βspots are limited for in-person participation. apply asap!
βpriority deadline = sunday, oct. 29
βregular deadline (in-person) = fri, nov. 3
βvirtual deadline = wed, nov. 8
βWeekend breakdown:
βfriday: opening ceremony
βsaturday: 2PM-6PM optional programming
βsunday: morning closing
βSubmission types:
βTeams will be made up of 1-4 members and each track will have 3 accepted submission types:
βTechnology: A 1-2 minute video submission demoing their prototype, whether it be computer science or engineering, that creates a solution aligned with the SDGs.
βPolicy: A 3-5 page policy paper outlining the current state of policy and recommendations, instruments, and tools to solve the problem space.
βInterdisciplinary: A 1-2 minute video submission of your technology solution plus a 1-2 page policy paper outlining the policy surrounding your problem space and solution
βin partnership with Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and Georgia Tech Sustainable X,Β ImpactHackΒ is hosted by Startup Exchange.
βSubmission Tracks:
βTrack 1: Equitable Communities Challenge:
βDevelop solutions to build inclusive, just, and peaceful communities that provide economic security and equal opportunity for all.
βSDG Goals: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
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βTrack 2: Healthy People and Planet Challenge:
βDesign innovative approaches to protect the environment, address climate change, and provide sustainable solutions for clean water, food security, healthcare, and human well-being.
βSDG Goals: SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
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βTrack 3: Quality Education and Economic Growth Challenge:Β
βDevelop strategies to expand access to quality education and promote decent work, economic growth, and industrial innovation.
βSDG Goals: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).