International Hackathon on Sustainable Development Goals and Global Science

<h5 data-start="183" data-end="277"><strong data-start="189" data-end="275">International Hackathon on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Science</strong></h5> <p data-start="278" data-end="437">📅 <strong data-start="281" data-end="290">Date:</strong> December 5–7, 2026<br data-start="309" data-end="312" />🌐 <strong data-start="315" data-end="324">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="331" data-end="334" />👩‍💼 <strong data-start="340" data-end="353">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="399" data-end="402" />🔗 <strong data-start="405" data-end="422">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="439" data-end="442" /> <h5 data-start="444" data-end="476"><strong data-start="448" data-end="474">1] About the Hackathon</strong></h5> <p data-start="477" data-end="787">The <em data-start="481" data-end="565">International Hackathon on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Science</em> aims to unite innovators, students, researchers, and professionals to develop technology-driven and science-based solutions that accelerate the achievement of the <strong data-start="729" data-end="784">United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</strong>.</p> <p data-start="789" data-end="1190">This global innovation challenge focuses on addressing issues like poverty, hunger, climate change, gender equality, clean energy, and sustainable cities through interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will apply scientific knowledge, data-driven insights, and modern technologies to design implementable, scalable, and impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable and equitable world.</p> <hr data-start="1192" data-end="1195" /> <h5 data-start="1197" data-end="1235"><strong data-start="1201" data-end="1235">2] Problem Statements / Tracks</strong></h5> <p data-start="1237" data-end="1553"><strong data-start="1237" data-end="1286">Track 1: Climate Action and Carbon Neutrality</strong><br data-start="1286" data-end="1289" /><em data-start="1289" data-end="1299">Problem:</em> The world remains off-track to meet the 1.5°C target due to rising emissions.<br data-start="1377" data-end="1380" /><em data-start="1380" data-end="1400">Expected Solution:</em> Develop affordable and scalable technologies or AI-driven systems for carbon capture, emission tracking, or community-based climate resilience planning.</p> <p data-start="1555" data-end="1845"><strong data-start="1555" data-end="1607">Track 2: Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture</strong><br data-start="1607" data-end="1610" /><em data-start="1610" data-end="1620">Problem:</em> Food insecurity persists despite advances in agriculture.<br data-start="1678" data-end="1681" /><em data-start="1681" data-end="1701">Expected Solution:</em> Create data-driven solutions or smart agricultural systems that increase productivity, reduce waste, and promote sustainable farming practices.</p> <p data-start="1847" data-end="2134"><strong data-start="1847" data-end="1899">Track 3: Clean Water and Sanitation Technologies</strong><br data-start="1899" data-end="1902" /><em data-start="1902" data-end="1912">Problem:</em> Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water.<br data-start="1970" data-end="1973" /><em data-start="1973" data-end="1993">Expected Solution:</em> Design cost-effective purification devices, IoT monitoring systems, or community-based water management models for sustainable water access.</p> <p data-start="2136" data-end="2408"><strong data-start="2136" data-end="2188">Track 4: Renewable and Affordable Energy Systems</strong><br data-start="2188" data-end="2191" /><em data-start="2191" data-end="2201">Problem:</em> Dependence on fossil fuels hampers energy sustainability.<br data-start="2259" data-end="2262" /><em data-start="2262" data-end="2282">Expected Solution:</em> Innovate in solar, wind, or bioenergy technologies and propose models for decentralized or off-grid renewable energy systems.</p> <p data-start="2410" data-end="2686"><strong data-start="2410" data-end="2466">Track 5: Sustainable Cities and Smart Infrastructure</strong><br data-start="2466" data-end="2469" /><em data-start="2469" data-end="2479">Problem:</em> Urbanization increases pressure on resources and ecosystems.<br data-start="2540" data-end="2543" /><em data-start="2543" data-end="2563">Expected Solution:</em> Develop smart city tools, waste management systems, or eco-friendly urban planning solutions for sustainable urban living.</p> <p data-start="2688" data-end="2977"><strong data-start="2688" data-end="2749">Track 6: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Science</strong><br data-start="2749" data-end="2752" /><em data-start="2752" data-end="2762">Problem:</em> Women remain underrepresented in STEM and leadership roles.<br data-start="2822" data-end="2825" /><em data-start="2825" data-end="2845">Expected Solution:</em> Create platforms, policies, or digital ecosystems that promote gender inclusion and equal opportunities in research and innovation.</p> <p data-start="2979" data-end="3252"><strong data-start="2979" data-end="3031">Track 7: Quality Education and Digital Inclusion</strong><br data-start="3031" data-end="3034" /><em data-start="3034" data-end="3044">Problem:</em> Millions lack access to quality education and learning technologies.<br data-start="3113" data-end="3116" /><em data-start="3116" data-end="3136">Expected Solution:</em> Design accessible e-learning systems or digital literacy programs focusing on underprivileged or rural populations.</p> <p data-start="3254" data-end="3533"><strong data-start="3254" data-end="3310">Track 8: Responsible Consumption and Waste Reduction</strong><br data-start="3310" data-end="3313" /><em data-start="3313" data-end="3323">Problem:</em> Overproduction and plastic waste harm ecosystems globally.<br data-start="3382" data-end="3385" /><em data-start="3385" data-end="3405">Expected Solution:</em> Innovate sustainable production methods, circular economy models, or biodegradable alternatives to reduce environmental impact.</p> <p data-start="3535" data-end="3844"><strong data-start="3535" data-end="3587">Track 9: Global Health and Pandemic Preparedness</strong><br data-start="3587" data-end="3590" /><em data-start="3590" data-end="3600">Problem:</em> Health inequalities and limited preparedness persist worldwide.<br data-start="3664" data-end="3667" /><em data-start="3667" data-end="3687">Expected Solution:</em> Build AI or molecular diagnostic tools for early disease detection, vaccination outreach systems, or healthcare access platforms for vulnerable populations.</p> <p data-start="3846" data-end="4075"><strong data-start="3846" data-end="3889">Track 10: Individual Student Innovation</strong><br data-start="3889" data-end="3892" /><em data-start="3892" data-end="3900">Theme:</em> <em data-start="3901" data-end="3953">Open Innovation for SDGs and Global Sustainability</em><br data-start="3953" data-end="3956" />Participants can propose any original idea addressing one or more UN SDGs using scientific or technological innovation.</p> <hr data-start="4077" data-end="4080" /> <h5 data-start="4082" data-end="4121"><strong data-start="4086" data-end="4119">3] Event Schedule (Three-Day)</strong></h5> <p data-start="4123" data-end="4156"><strong data-start="4123" data-end="4154">🗓 Day 1 – December 5, 2026</strong></p> <ul data-start="4157" data-end="4321"> <li data-start="4157" data-end="4195"> <p data-start="4159" data-end="4195">Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address</p> </li> <li data-start="4196" data-end="4244"> <p data-start="4198" data-end="4244">Introduction to the SDG Hackathon and Themes</p> </li> <li data-start="4245" data-end="4280"> <p data-start="4247" data-end="4280">Team Registration & Orientation</p> </li> <li data-start="4281" data-end="4321"> <p data-start="4283" data-end="4321">Idea Pitching and Mentorship Round 1</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4323" data-end="4356"><strong data-start="4323" data-end="4354">🗓 Day 2 – December 6, 2026</strong></p> <ul data-start="4357" data-end="4499"> <li data-start="4357" data-end="4395"> <p data-start="4359" data-end="4395">Research and Prototype Development</p> </li> <li data-start="4396" data-end="4437"> <p data-start="4398" data-end="4437">Expert Mentorship and Progress Review</p> </li> <li data-start="4438" data-end="4499"> <p data-start="4440" data-end="4499">Workshop: <em data-start="4450" data-end="4497">“Science and Technology for the Global Goals”</em></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4501" data-end="4534"><strong data-start="4501" data-end="4532">🗓 Day 3 – December 7, 2026</strong></p> <ul data-start="4535" data-end="4634"> <li data-start="4535" data-end="4569"> <p data-start="4537" data-end="4569">Final Presentation and Judging</p> </li> <li data-start="4570" data-end="4597"> <p data-start="4572" data-end="4597">Jury Evaluation and Q&A</p> </li> <li data-start="4598" data-end="4634"> <p data-start="4600" data-end="4634">Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="4636" data-end="4639" /> <h5 data-start="4641" data-end="4687"><strong data-start="4645" data-end="4685">4] Eligibility & Participation Rules</strong></h5> <ul data-start="4689" data-end="5100"> <li data-start="4689" data-end="4719"> <p data-start="4691" data-end="4719"><strong data-start="4691" data-end="4705">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="4720" data-end="4811"> <p data-start="4722" data-end="4811"><strong data-start="4722" data-end="4738">Eligibility:</strong> Open to students, researchers, innovators, and professionals globally.</p> </li> <li data-start="4812" data-end="5100"> <p data-start="4814" data-end="4836"><strong data-start="4814" data-end="4834">Code of Conduct:</strong></p> <ul data-start="4839" data-end="5100"> <li data-start="4839" data-end="4914"> <p data-start="4841" data-end="4914">Maintain professionalism, respect diversity, and collaborate ethically.</p> </li> <li data-start="4917" data-end="4974"> <p data-start="4919" data-end="4974">Ensure originality—no plagiarism or idea duplication.</p> </li> <li data-start="4977" data-end="5036"> <p data-start="4979" data-end="5036">Uphold sustainable and inclusive innovation principles.</p> </li> <li data-start="5039" data-end="5100"> <p data-start="5041" data-end="5100">Decisions by the organizing committee and jury are final.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5102" data-end="5105" /> <h5 data-start="5107" data-end="5139"><strong data-start="5111" data-end="5137">5] Evaluation Criteria</strong></h5> <ol data-start="5141" data-end="5548"> <li data-start="5141" data-end="5219"> <p data-start="5144" data-end="5219"><strong data-start="5144" data-end="5171">Innovation & Creativity</strong> – Originality of concept and solution design.</p> </li> <li data-start="5220" data-end="5302"> <p data-start="5223" data-end="5302"><strong data-start="5223" data-end="5264">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong> – Relevance and real-world benefit.</p> </li> <li data-start="5303" data-end="5390"> <p data-start="5306" data-end="5390"><strong data-start="5306" data-end="5334">Technical Implementation</strong> – Methodology, scientific soundness, and feasibility.</p> </li> <li data-start="5391" data-end="5475"> <p data-start="5394" data-end="5475"><strong data-start="5394" data-end="5423">Scalability & Feasibility</strong> – Ability to expand and sustain long-term impact.</p> </li> <li data-start="5476" data-end="5548"> <p data-start="5479" data-end="5548"><strong data-start="5479" data-end="5503">Presentation Quality</strong> – Clarity, coherence, and professionalism.</p> </li> </ol> <hr data-start="5550" data-end="5553" /> <h5 data-start="5555" data-end="5588"><strong data-start="5559" data-end="5586">6] Prizes & Recognition</strong></h5> <p data-start="5590" data-end="5619">🏆 <strong data-start="5593" data-end="5617">Top 10 Ideas/Winners</strong></p> <ul data-start="5620" data-end="5706"> <li data-start="5620" data-end="5706"> <p data-start="5622" data-end="5706">Receive <strong data-start="5630" data-end="5681">USD 1000 worth “Idea to Startup Scheme” Voucher</strong> from <strong data-start="5687" data-end="5703">SUKISH GROUP</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="5708" data-end="5728">🥇 <strong data-start="5711" data-end="5726">Top 3 Ideas</strong></p> <ul data-start="5729" data-end="6051"> <li data-start="5729" data-end="6051"> <p data-start="5731" data-end="5851">Shared with leading organizations and research institutions for <strong data-start="5795" data-end="5837">seed funding support and collaboration</strong>, including:</p> <ol data-start="5854" data-end="6051"> <li data-start="5854" data-end="5902"> <p data-start="5857" data-end="5902">United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p> </li> <li data-start="5905" data-end="5926"> <p data-start="5908" data-end="5926">World Bank Group</p> </li> <li data-start="5929" data-end="5946"> <p data-start="5932" data-end="5946">Tesla Energy</p> </li> <li data-start="5949" data-end="5985"> <p data-start="5952" data-end="5985">World Resources Institute (WRI)</p> </li> <li data-start="5988" data-end="6051"> <p data-start="5991" data-end="6051">International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)</p> </li> </ol> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6053" data-end="6085">🎖 <strong data-start="6056" data-end="6083">Additional Recognition:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6086" data-end="6371"> <li data-start="6086" data-end="6134"> <p data-start="6088" data-end="6134">Certificates of Participation for all teams.</p> </li> <li data-start="6135" data-end="6225"> <p data-start="6137" data-end="6225"><em data-start="6137" data-end="6175">Special Category – Innovation Awards</em> during <strong data-start="6183" data-end="6222">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="6226" data-end="6296"> <p data-start="6228" data-end="6296">Opportunity to present at related <strong data-start="6262" data-end="6293">MU International Conference</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="6297" data-end="6371"> <p data-start="6299" data-end="6371">All selected ideas will be <strong data-start="6326" data-end="6368">abstracted in MU International Journal</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6373" data-end="6376" /> <h5 data-start="6378" data-end="6411"><strong data-start="6382" data-end="6409">7] Registration Section</strong></h5> <ul data-start="6413" data-end="6710"> <li data-start="6413" data-end="6516"> <p data-start="6415" data-end="6516"><strong data-start="6415" data-end="6444">Indian Team of 4 Members:</strong> ₹499<br data-start="6449" data-end="6452" />🔗 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6457" data-end="6514">Registration Link (Indian)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="6517" data-end="6653"> <p data-start="6519" data-end="6653"><strong data-start="6519" data-end="6555">International Team of 4 Members:</strong> USD 50<br data-start="6562" data-end="6565" />🔗 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6570" data-end="6651">Registration Link (Foreigner)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="6654" data-end="6710"> <p data-start="6656" data-end="6710"><strong data-start="6656" data-end="6686">Deadline for Registration:</strong> <strong data-start="6687" data-end="6708">November 28, 2026</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6712" data-end="6715" /> <h5 data-start="6717" data-end="6749"><strong data-start="6721" data-end="6747">8] Contact Information</strong></h5> <p data-start="6750" data-end="6872">📧 <strong data-start="6753" data-end="6763">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="6764" data-end="6787">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="6787" data-end="6790" />🌍 <strong data-start="6793" data-end="6805">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6806" data-end="6870">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>