How to Submit
Teams must submit their final project outcomes within the specified timeframe, adhering to the provided templates and requirements.
What Materials Are Required to Be Submitted?
- Address the 7 key inquiries posed by the Academic Committee of SDG Innovation Hackathon, which cover different elements such as research context, methods, results, the practicality of the suggested solution, its sustainability, worth, and overall importance.
- Language Used: English
- Please refer to the above image for the 7 questions.
- Click the link 7 key inquiries to download the complete set of questions.
- Submit a YouTube URL for the 5-7 minute Presentation Video.
- Video Content Recommendations:
- Team Introduction: Present the team and its members.
- Clear Focus: Connect the video directly with the applicable SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) targets, precisely describing the identified issue and suggested solution.
- Project Summary: Provide the project's context, goals, approach, and anticipated results
- Research Process Showcase: Present the actual process of observation, research, experimentation, and actions taken by the students.
- Outcome Presentation: Utilize various materials such as PPT slides, images, animations, prototypes/models, posters, interviews, voiceovers, etc., to showcase and explain the outcomes and how they positively impact the achievement of SDG targets.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: If relevant data has been collected and analyzed, clearly present and explain it in the video.
- Content Guidelines: Ensure the content is positive and free from hate speech, violence, pornography, and racial comments.
- Video Recording Standards: Maintain a professional appearance with appropriate attire; ensure clear visuals and audio.
When and How to Submit?
- May 20, 2025
- Submission Method:
- Project outcomes must be submitted to the online platform designated by the organizing committee.
- The link to this platform will be sent to the Local Coordinator.
- Who Submits: The submission is to be handled by the Local Coordinator.
- Notes:
- Number of Submissions: Multiple submissions are allowed within the specified timeframe, with the final submission serving as the official version.
- Modifications After Submission: Once the submission deadline has passed, the selected "Hack" and "Category" cannot be changed.
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- Teams are allowed to use generative AI to organize thoughts, discover new perspectives, or find examples for effective expression. However, it is prohibited to directly incorporate the output of generative AI as part of the summary or presentation video. Similarly, the use of images and videos created by AI-integrated software is also forbidden. Please note that information generated by AI may not always be accurate and could potentially involve the use of copyrighted material. Please use generative AI responsibly and adhere to ethical standards.
- Important Rules: Teams are not permitted to use others' ideas and works (including digital images, illustrations, audio clips, movies, photos, designs, etc.), whether they are copyright-free, royalty-free, or generated by AI. You must create your own work. Please be aware that using someone else's creations will result in the disqualification of your team.
Following the deadline for team submissions, the juries will assess the project outcomes and offer their comments.
- Teams that excel will be recognized with award certificates, while all entrants will be given a certificate of participation.
- The leading 3 teams will be awarded monetary bonuses: $1,000 for the Outstanding SDG Team, and $500 each for the Best Social Impact Team and the Most Innovative Team.
- The best-performing teams will be invited to the China Finals, taking place in Beijing in August 2025, and will also be provided with financial support from the International Organizing Committee to aid their involvement.
- Additionally, they will have the chance to receive an invitation to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in April 2026.
- For outstanding teams invited to the China Final Round in August 2025, participation requires the transformation of project outcomes into paper and poster formats. This process should adhere to the criteria and formats specified by the organizing committee for paper and poster presentations.
- During this conversion process, it is essential to take into account the feedback and recommendations from the juries of the Qualifying Round. This will ensure that the project outcomes are not only profound but also of high quality.
- The paper and poster presentations will serve as crucial materials during the on-site expert review session at the China Final Round. They will showcase the teams' initial project achievements and will be subject to further assessment by the experts. This is a key opportunity for teams to demonstrate the depth of their work and the potential of their solutions in a competitive setting.
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