Earning Criteria

• Innovation & Creativity
  • Developed an original AI-powered solution aligned with the theme Technology for Doing Good.
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving in tackling real-world challenges in areas such as sustainability, health, accessibility, education, or civic engagement.
• Technical Implementation & AI Integration
  • Built a functional web or mobile prototype within a 48-hour hackathon, supported by a well-documented GitHub repository.
  • Integrated AI as a core component of the solution (e.g., machine learning, large language models, or computer vision) in a robust and effective way.
• Positive Impact & Feasibility
  • Clearly addressed a real-world social or community need with measurable or clearly articulated benefits.
  • Presented a solution that balanced ambitious vision with practical feasibility and realistic implementation steps.
• User Experience & Human-Centred Design
  • Designed an inclusive, accessible, and easy-to-use interface that supports adoption by real users.
  • Applied user-centred design principles, considering user journeys, usability, and clarity of interactions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Worked cohesively in a multidisciplinary team, sharing roles and responsibilities effectively across the 48-hour event.
  • Used collaboration tools (Otinga.io, MS Teams, and on-campus coordination) to communicate, iterate, and solve problems together.
• Pitching, Storytelling & Deliverables
  • Delivered a clear, engaging 2-minute video demo and a concise slide deck (max 5 slides) explaining the problem, solution, impact, and technical approach.
  • Presented a compelling 5-minute live pitch with Q&A, effectively communicating the project’s value, AI use, and social impact to judges.
• Overall Excellence (1st Place)
  • Achieved the highest combined score across all judging criteria, as determined by a panel of industry and academic experts.
  • Set a benchmark for future STADIO School of IT hackathons through exemplary innovation, execution, and impact.