humanitarian hackathon hack2Help
H2H is a hackathon aimed at helping people affected by war
Dates will be later, online
create a product for people who had to leave their homes because of war
Choose a track to
contribute to
contribute to
communications
Connect the newly arrived with a compassionate community they deserve
Find a step-by-step solution for legal status and finding a job
Job search
Hygiene products, food, affordable housing, daycare and more
Basic needs
Hack Your Way to a Better World
Build a working MVP
that will truly make a difference in the lives of those in need
Win a mentorship
from the hackathon organizers to bring your MVP to the next level
Get a monetary prize
by creating the most helpful product on the track
Who can attend?
Tech experts
Coders, no-coders, app and website developers, software engineers and other technical specialists will form the core of your team.
Designers
Crafted visuals and UX design play a significant role when creating a minimum viable product.
Business guys
Knowing your audience's demand is critical to the success of a new product. We invite product managers, marketers and analysts.
Volunteers
Got any other useful skills or just want to be helpful? We’ll be more than happy to look at your application!
Come as a team or by yourself
Let the hackathon be the beginning of something bigger!
Our goal is to truly help people. To do this, we encourage the development of projects that were born at the hackathon
Get to know charitable organizations
Our speakers and partners are interested in sharing their knowledge with you about the tasks of the field
Form a team at the hackathon
Or come with an existing one and get inspired to take action
Close technical competencies
Ethically build payback in a product
Build processes
Find product-market fit
Mentors will guide and help after the hackathon:
Create a meaningful project and receive mentoring
events before
the hackathon
the hackathon
Application deadline
April/may
Make sure to apply before the cutoff date!
Invitation
April/may
Keep an eye on your email for your invitation
Meet the teams
April/may
Get to know other participants and form your team
Hackathon Schedule
Day 1
April/may
Day 2
April/may
Award ceremony for top teams
Present to judges
Finish MVP
Work on MVP
Choose track
Volunteer organization lectures
Judges
Company: kovcheg.live
A human right lawyer at ‘Open Russia’
‘United Democrats’ founder
‘The Ark’ founder
Technical program manager (5 products at 17 countries)
Anastasia Burakova
Company: hrlunapark.com
Writes a blog about psychology for STEM audience
Founder of Luna Park — an HR agency that hires top-level engineers to start-ups, hedge funds, and AI safety labs
Nadya Petrova
Company: oken.tech
Full stack development lead
xglab.pro founder
ex Oken IR
Editor of ‘Guide to the Free World’
Matthew Revazov
Eight-time hackathon winner
IT LAND school founder
IT blogger
Ex-Sber, Margex, Milkinside senior product designer
Olga Kad
Company: Kwikwins
Specialization in brand strategy and packaging, product development
Product Strategist, Account Manager, 10 years of experience in Custumer Relations, 6 years in marketing
Liza Filippovskaia
Company: Statanly
Expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence
CTO at Statanly / ICV
PhD in Computer Science, head of machine learning lab at ITMO University
Andrey Filchenkov
Company: IT LAND
Past Hackathon Winners
PROEZDOM
Chatbot for making connections by profession and need, to communicate and support them in emigration.
Telegram bot to collect blue-collar jobs. Volunteers upload job ads, and the bot, once selected, sends vacancies to refugees.
FRNL
An app to aggregate Telegram messages about travellers' possibility to take and deliver some things abroad.
ANYBODYGO
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
#HelpThoseAffectedByWar