About the challenge
The Women's Rights Buildathon, hosted by Baddies in Tech, is a groundbreaking virtual hackathon aimed at addressing critical issues affecting women globally. This event offers a safe and inclusive environment for women of color to come together and devise innovative solutions to challenges like gender-based violence, reproductive rights, pay equity, digital and financial literacy, and more.
By harnessing cutting-edge technologies like AI, Blockchain, and 5G, Builders will develop tangible solutions that address these challenges and contribute positively to the lives of women worldwide. Baddies in Tech is committed to empowering women of color in technology and ensuring that they are represented at the forefront of digital innovation. The Women's Rights Buildathon not only promotes diversity and inclusion in technology, but also facilitates networking, learning, and collaboration among participants, fostering opportunities for career and entrepreneurial growth, and lasting connections for underrepresented women in tech.
Requirements
What to Build
Builders are encouraged to use emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and 5G to create innovative solutions for problems such as gender-based violence, pay equity, and access to healthcare.
The goal is to build projects that make a real difference in women's lives, with the potential for long-term partnerships and employment opportunities.
Prizes
1st Place
$1,500 USD
2nd Place
$1,000 USD
3rd Place
$500 USD
SafeNest Challenge Prize
Safenest is committed to supporting innovative solutions that address the pressing issues of domestic and sexual violence. We're seeking projects that leverage technology to empower survivors, prevent violence, and support recovery efforts. Whether it's developing apps for safety planning, creating online platforms for resources and support, or utilizing data analytics to identify patterns and trends, we're looking for impactful solutions that make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Cytech Challenge Prize
Cytech is interested in developing innovative methods to combat sex trafficking and exploitation through cybersecurity-driven solutions. We're seeking projects that utilize innovative approaches to prevent trafficking, support survivors, and disrupt the operations of traffickers. Whether it's developing algorithms to identify potential trafficking networks, creating apps for reporting and intervention, or implementing blockchain technology for secure data management, we're looking for impactful solutions that contribute to the fight against sex trafficking.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dipika Jain
Founder at UpladderAI & Kiara Naturals
Jenna-Shae Harris
Solutions Architect at VMWare
Amy Russ
Vice President at Synchrony
Kimberly Lowe-Williams
Mentor & Director of Engineering (SRE) at Independent Consulting
Ruchi Dhar
Founder at Startup Voypaynes
Bri-Anna Lewis
Senior UX Designer and Strategist at Booz Allen Hamilton
Queen Duncan
Tech Strategy Manager at Ernst & Young
Jigyasa Grover
Lead, AI & Research at Bordo AI
Huralain Mohamed
Chief Executive Officer at Cytec Solutions
Latoya Rogers
Vice President of Marketing & Development at SafeNest
Women's Rights Buildathon
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
The degree of originality and creativity demonstrated by the project. -
Alliance to Theme
The extent to which the project aligns with the buildathon's theme and goals. -
Impact
The potential for the project to address and contribute a solution to the problem it aims to address. -
Usability/User Experience (UX)
User Experience, General Usability. -
Technical Complexity
The level of technical skill and complexity involved in implementing the solution. -
Presentation
The clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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