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BuiltbyHer 4.0 Empowering Women in Tech Innovation
Empowering women in Pakistan to showcase their skills and creativity in building tech-based solutions
Last date to apply: 17th August - 11:59 a.m.
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About Hackathon
This innovative virtual hackathon aims to empower female programmers/coders, entrepreneurs, students from various fields, artists, and technologists by providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and propose tech-based solutions to pressing challenges. The hackathon focuses on expanding economic opportunities, inclusive growth, women's empowerment, climate change, and access to education.
18 - 20 August
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PKR 700,000
WINNING PRIZE
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Problems that you can tap to solve
Economic Empowerment for Inclusive Growth
Address the challenge of access to business/trade financing for women entrepreneurs, with a focus on easing the process of doing business. Develop innovative financial solutions that provide easier access to business loans, microcredit, and investment opportunities for women entrepreneurs while addressing barriers such as limited collateral, financial literacy gaps, and gender biases in the lending process.
Reducing Barriers to Access to Justice
Develop sustainable digital solutions to enhance access to various support services and justice mechanisms for vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, transgender individuals, and differently-abled individuals. These solutions can include counseling services, legal aid, shelters, clinics, economic reintegration programs, and educational resources, leveraging technologies to foster greater accessibility and inclusivity.
STEM Education for Young Minds
Create digital learning platforms and resources that promote STEM education for young minds. Develop interactive and engaging tools utilizing online educational platforms, virtual reality, gamification, and online collaboration to make STEM subjects more accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive for all students, regardless of their geographic location or socio-economic background.
Climate Change
Design digital tools and platforms that facilitate climate risk assessments and support the development of adaptation plans at various scales. Provide accurate and accessible data, models, and decision-making support to identify vulnerabilities, assess potential impacts, and prioritize adaptation measures to build resilience against climate change and its associated risks.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Last date to apply: 17th August - 11:59 a.m.
48 hours agenda
Friday, 18 August 2023
6:00 PM
Assembling the virtual participants
6:10 PM
Welcome address by Asia Foundation & NIC Karachi​
6:30 PM
Overview of hackathon by NIC Karachi + Participant Q&A
7:30 PM
Hacking Begins
8:30 PM
Workshop 1: Research Methodology
10:00 PM
Hacking Resumes
11:59 PM
Check In
Saturday, 19 August 2023
12:30 AM
Hacking resumes
9:00 AM
Check in
9.30 AM
Submission 1: Proposal submission
10:30 AM
Workshop 2: Marketing for Enterprises
12:00 PM
Hacking resumes
1:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM
2nd Check in
3:15 PM
Hacking resumes
4:00 PM
Community engagement activity
6:00 PM
Hacking resumes
6:30 PM
Workshop 3: Financial Sustainability
9:30 PM
Dinner break
10:30 PM
Hacking resumes
11:30 PM
Submission 2: Marketing and financial submission
Sunday, 20 August 2023
12:30 AM
Hacking resumes
9:30 AM
3rd Check in
11:00 AM
Workshop 4: Pitch Perfect
1:00 PM
Lunch break
2:00 PM
Office Hours with the NIC Karachi team
3:00 PM
Submission 3: Pitch submission
FAQ
Who can participate in Built by Her 4.0?
BuiltByHer 4.0 is open to female programmers/coders, entrepreneurs, students from various fields, artists, and technologists in Pakistan who are interested in leveraging their skills to propose tech-based solutions. It is essential that the majority of the team members should be females. For example, if there are 3 members, only 1 can be a male.
Do I need a team to participate?
Yes, participation in BuiltByHer 4.0 requires forming a team. The teams can consist of up to 4 members, with at least 3 female member.
What if I don't have a team?
If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can still register as an individual, and we will help you find like-minded participants to form a team during the hackathon.
Can I submit multiple solutions or ideas?
Each team is allowed to submit only one solution or idea for evaluation. Choose your best idea and work together to make it a reality.
What are the themes for BuiltByHer 4.0?
The themes for BuiltByHer 4.0 are Economic Empowerment for Inclusive Growth, Reducing barriers to access to justice, STEM Education for Young Minds, and Climate Change/Resilience.
How will the hackathon be conducted?
BuiltByHer 4.0 will be a virtual hackathon, allowing participants from all over Pakistan. Through the online platform, they can collaborate, attend workshops, and submit solutions within the specified timeframe. Majority of the team members should be females.
What are the evaluation criteria for the solutions?
The solutions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and alignment with the theme. Our panel of expert judges will assess each submission to select the winners.
Are there any prizes for the winners?
Yes, there will be two winners in BuiltByHer 4.0, and each winner will receive a reward of Rs. 700,000. Additionally, there are other recognition and support opportunities for the top shortlisted teams.
How do I register for BuiltByHer 4.0?
To register for BuiltByHer 4.0, visit our website https://nickarachi.com/bbh-apply/.
Is there a registration fee for participation?
No, there is no registration fee. BuiltByHer 4.0 is free to participate.
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