H2H is a hackathon aimed at helping people affected by war
humanitarian hackathon hack2Help
Dates will be later, online
create a product for people who had to leave their homes because of war
Connect the newly arrived with a compassionate community they deserve
communications
Job search
Find a step-by-step solution for legal status and finding a job
Basic needs
Hygiene products, food, affordable housing, daycare and more
Choose a track to
contribute to
contribute to
that will truly make a difference in the lives of those in need
Build a working MVP
from the hackathon organizers to bring your MVP to the next level
Win a mentorship
by creating the most helpful product on the track
Get a monetary prize
Hack Your Way to a Better World
Come as a team or by yourself
Who can attend?
Coders, no-coders, app and website developers, software engineers and other technical specialists will form the core of your team.
Tech experts
Crafted visuals and UX design play a significant role when creating a minimum viable product.
Designers
Knowing your audience's demand is critical to the success of a new product. We invite product managers, marketers and analysts.
Business guys
Got any other useful skills or just want to be helpful? We’ll be more than happy to look at your application!
Volunteers
Our goal is to truly help people. To do this, we encourage the development of projects that were born at the hackathon
Our speakers and partners are interested in sharing their knowledge with you about the tasks of the field
Get to know charitable organizations
Or come with an existing one and get inspired to take action
Form a team at the hackathon
Create a meaningful project and receive mentoring
Mentors will guide and help after the hackathon:
Find product-market fit
Build processes
Ethically build payback in a product
Close technical competencies
Let the hackathon be the beginning of something bigger!
Make sure to apply before the cutoff date!
April/may
Application deadline
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation
April/may
Invitation
Get to know other participants and form your team
April/may
Meet the teams
events before
the hackathon
the hackathon
Finish MVP
Present to judges
Award ceremony for top teams
Volunteer organization lectures
Choose track
Work on MVP
Hackathon Schedule
April/may
Day 1
April/may
Day 2
Judges
Anastasia Burakova
Technical program manager (5 products at 17 countries)
‘The Ark’ founder
‘United Democrats’ founder
A human right lawyer at ‘Open Russia’
Company: kovcheg.live
Nadya Petrova
Founder of Luna Park — an HR agency that hires top-level engineers to start-ups, hedge funds, and AI safety labs
Writes a blog about psychology for STEM audience
Company: hrlunapark.com
Matthew Revazov
Editor of ‘Guide to the Free World’
ex Oken IR
xglab.pro founder
Full stack development lead
Company: oken.tech
Olga Kad
Ex-Sber, Margex, Milkinside senior product designer
IT blogger
IT LAND school founder
Eight-time hackathon winner
Company: IT LAND
Liza Filippovskaia
Product Strategist, Account Manager, 10 years of experience in Custumer Relations, 6 years in marketing
Specialization in brand strategy and packaging, product development
Company: Kwikwins
Andrey Filchenkov
PhD in Computer Science, head of machine learning lab at ITMO University
CTO at Statanly / ICV
Expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence
Company: Statanly
Chatbot for making connections by profession and need, to communicate and support them in emigration.
PROEZDOM
FRNL
Telegram bot to collect blue-collar jobs. Volunteers upload job ads, and the bot, once selected, sends vacancies to refugees.
ANYBODYGO
An app to aggregate Telegram messages about travellers' possibility to take and deliver some things abroad.
Past Hackathon Winners
FAQ
The deadline for applications will known later. Be sure to apply by this date to participate in the hackathon.
Yes, you can participate in the hackathon even if you don't have a team. On the first day of the hackathon, you will have the opportunity to meet other participants and form a team.
The winning team of the Hack 2 Help hackathon will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from the organizers after the hackathon. This can be a valuable opportunity for teams to receive guidance and support as they work to bring their product to the next level.
The hackathon will be held online, due to the ongoing pandemic. Participants will be able to communicate and collaborate with their teams using virtual tools and platforms.
Yes, we are looking for sponsors to help support the Hack 2 Help hackathon. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, and sponsors will have the opportunity to be recognized on our website and promotional materials. Sponsors can also participate in the hackathon by providing mentorship and resources to teams. If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring the hackathon, please contact us for more information.
To apply for the Hack 2 Help hackathon, you will need to fill out an application form on our website. The application deadline is will known later, so be sure to apply by that date to participate.
No specific skills or experience are required to participate in the hackathon. However, having some programming, design, or business experience can be helpful. The most important thing is having a passion for using your skills and talents to make a positive impact on the world.
Yes, the hackathon is open to participants from around the world. As it is being held online, you will be able to participate regardless of your location.
The goal of the Hack 2 Help hackathon is to create practical and useful products that can help refugees and other displaced people build a brighter future. By bringing together a diverse group of people with different skills and perspectives, we hope to create innovative solutions that address the needs of those in need.
The hackathon will take place over the course of three days. On the first day, teams will be introduced and have the opportunity to get to know each other and begin planning their projects. On the second day, teams will begin working on their projects and will also have the opportunity to learn from lectures by volunteer organizations. On the third day, teams will present their MVPs (minimum viable products) to a panel of judges and the winning team will be announced.
The winners of the hackathon will be selected by a panel of judges based on the feasibility and potential impact of their MVP. The judges will be looking for products that are well-designed, functional, and have the potential to make a real difference in the lives of refugees and other displaced people.
The winning team of the Hack 2 Help hackathon will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from the organizers after the hackathon to help bring their product to the next level. This can include guidance on product development, marketing, and business strategy. The mentors will also be able to provide valuable insight and advice based on their own experiences, and can help teams access a network of professionals and resources to help them succeed.
The hackathon and presentations will be predominantly in English, but teams may use any language in which they feel comfortable communicating with their team members.
Join us at the H2H Hackathon and make a difference
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