UNLEASH Hacks are localized hackathons designed to address sustainability challenges in specific contexts around the world.
Through a collaborative 2-day event, organized by UNLEASH Alumni, passionate talents work with local stakeholders and community leaders to collectively solve problems and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Each hack focuses on one region, one SDG challenge and one format. UNLEASH Alumni will be hosting all hacks online in 2020.
3 Tailored Formats
Depending on the needs of the local communities and the maturity of existing solutions within the ecosystem, 3 different formats are available:
- FORMAT 1 PROBLEM SOLVING
Young talents collaborate with local stakeholders to frame and research sustainability challenges based on community needs and generate innovative ideas with the potential for scale.
- FORMAT 2 PROTOTYPING
“Idea Leaders” present solution concepts to an audience of young talents and experts, who join their teams to prototype the ideas in actionable and testable ways.
- FORMAT 3 IMPLEMENTING
“Solution Leaders”, driving solutions addressing the SDGs, are supported by world-class experts to plan the resources and strategy needed to reach their beneficiaries in an efficient and scalable way.
The event is supported by UNLEASH, MeXOXO, One Young World, AWS and more to be announced.
2020: Online
Note that to be part of a Hack this year, you will need to have access to a computer and good internet connection during the program. UNLEASH will provide all collaboration platforms to be used along with user guides.
HACKS 2020 DIGITAL LOCATIONS
- October 10-11
- Bangladesh
Prototyping Hack
SDG 8
[email protected] - Singapore
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 12
[email protected] - Italy
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 13
[email protected] - Andes
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 7
UN [email protected] - United States of America
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 11
[email protected]
- Bangladesh
- Oct. 31- Nov. 1
- Nepal
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 2
[email protected] - South Africa
Implementation Hack
SDG 8
[email protected] - Liberia
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 6
[email protected] - Haiti
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 13
[email protected]
- Nepal
- November 21-22
- Australia
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 3
UN [email protected] - Bangladesh
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 3
[email protected] - India
Problem-solving Hack
SDG 13
[email protected] - Brazil
Prototyping Hack
SDG 13
[email protected] - Mexico
Problem-Solving Hack
SDG 15
[email protected]
- Australia
Benefits
- Gain new experiences by working on a topic that is close to your heart, with dozens of other talents from your region, each with strong networks and proven talent and drive.
- Become an SDG pioneer and access a community of passionate and local changemakers, who can help you test, brainstorm and develop new ideas.
- Solve important sustainability challenges in your region or country, and create solutions that can achieve a measurable difference towards the SDGs.
Eligibilities
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to solving the world’s pressing challenges
- A creative and innovative mindset
- Willingness to engage in co-creation with peers and experts
- Proficiency in English with the ability to engage in complex discussions
- Approximately 20-35 years old
Application Process
Visit the Apply Now link.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: November 22, 2020
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