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About the challenge

This design-thinking hackathon takes participants on an end-to-end innovation journeyβ€”from ideation and development to prototyping and real-world launch. Through interactive workshops, you’ll gain both the theory and practical skills to work with AI and emerging technologies.

 

We challenge you to create solutions in these transformative fields:
πŸ”Ή EduTech (Revolutionizing learning)
πŸ”Ή HealthTech (Transforming healthcare)
πŸ”Ή FinTech (Redefining finance)
πŸ”Ή ClimateTech (Solving environmental challenges)

These sectors power our communitiesβ€”now it’s your turn to reshape them with groundbreaking ideas!

The hackathon will be in hybrid format (mainly on-site); thus, we welcome online participants to join! 

 

Visit our website for registration Community Shaper 2025

Requirements

What to Submit? 

1. Project Presentation (PowerPoint, 10+ slides)

      • Clearly explain your team’s project, its background, AI or other technology tools utilized, and its potential impact on the community.

      • Prompts to consider: problem statement, community aspect, technology used, how it is integrated into the project 

2. Short Introduction Video (1-2 minutes)

      • Introduce your project in a creative wayβ€”either through a quick pitch or a live demo of your software/interface.

      • Keep it engaging and concise :)

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Community Shaper 2025 Award
500 winners

A certificate of participation and a reference letter from Mr. Nelson Yip, a CEO of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Nelson Yip

Nelson Yip
China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association

Judging Criteria

  • Problem Definition: 30%
    Clarity of Problem: How clearly is the problem defined? Relevance of Solution: How well does the proposed solution address the defined problem?
  • Innovation and Creativity: 25%
    Originality: does the project offer an innovative solution or approach? Creativity: Is the project creatively designed and showcase out-of-the-box thinking?
  • Feasibility and Implementation: 30%
    Practicality: How fundamentally feasible is the project in real-world application? Sustainability & Scalability: Can the solution maintain a long-term competitive advantage?
  • Presentation and Communication: 15%
    Clarity: How clearly and effectively is the project idea documented and communicated? Engagement: Is the presentation engaging and compelling?

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