Minimum Hackathon Deliverables

  1. Fully functional, demo-ready (clickable) data product

  2. PowerPoint presentation with the pitch deck, including:

  3. Video documentation of the process (Read the video guidelines)

  4. The below image release form signed and completed by all group members to allow participation in the final video summary

    UNEP Release for individuals to be filmed or photographed.pdf

How to submit

Submit all 4 deliverables before the final presentation on 21st of August by uploading it in this folder.

Deliverable Timeline

Deliverable Details Date
Submit group’s refined idea for pairing with mentors Input will be used to allocate groups to mentors 29 July (Tuesday)
Group work: Work plan
Decide on the work plan including scheduled time for the independent group meetings, approach, tools and resources 31 July (Thursday)
Submit group’s approach, tools by COB to mentors This will allow mentors to prepare for the first mentoring session 05 Aug (Tuesday)
Mentor check-in Discuss work plan, approach, tools and possibilities with mentors 07 Aug (Thursday)
Full day in-person Hackathon (voluntary) Location: The Piano, PQVW+HFG, The Piano, Near 171 Brookside Drive, 171 Brookside Dr, Nairobi, Kenya 11 Aug (Monday)
Mentor check-in Show the current product for feedback before the final presentation
14 Aug (Thursday)
Full day in-person Hackathon (voluntary) Location: The Piano, PQVW+HFG, The Piano, Near 171 Brookside Drive, 171 Brookside Dr, Nairobi, Kenya 16 Aug (Saturday)
Semi-final: Present finished solution to UNEP panel online Present the final product and deliverables for selection of top 5 teams
22 Aug (Friday)
Refine the pitch (only for top 5 teams) Last session to prepare for the final 28 Aug (Thursday)
Finals: Event at the UN & winner selection Finalists showcase solutions live at the UN to the jury, voting and winner announcement.
02 Sept (Tuesday)

Judging Criteria

Criterion Weight
Demonstrated environmental impact potential 25%
Innovation and use of digital/data tools 25%
Quality of the pitch 20%
Feasibility and scalability 20%
Inclusivity and community engagement 10%