Hack To The Rescue

Hack To The Rescue is a generative AI hackathon connecting tech companies and nonprofits to create impactful AI solutions for social causes. It's a free online event where teams build AI solutions for real-world challenges.

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Pricing

Free

Free tier

Yes

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Skill level

Technical

About

What is Hack To The Rescue?

Hack To The Rescue is a generative AI hackathon designed to foster social good by connecting tech companies with nonprofits. Participants form teams to develop AI solutions for pressing real-world challenges, with a focus on areas like mental health, democracy, crisis response, and education. The event is free and online, offering a platform for tech professionals to apply their skills to create significant social impact. Winning teams receive prizes, which are then donated to a charity of their choice. The hackathon emphasizes responsible AI principles, rapid prototyping, and delivering measurable outcomes for nonprofit-focused projects.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to apply their generative AI skills to solve real-world problems for nonprofits, collaborate with peers, and contribute to social good. Especially valuable for those looking to gain experience in ethical AI development and rapid prototyping within a hackathon setting.

Common actions

build AI solutions

solve social challenges

collaborate on AI projects

prototype AI applications

Capabilities

Key features

Generative AI hackathon
Nonprofit problem statements
Team-based competition
Expert mentorship
Prizes donated to charity
Online event

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

discord

Pricing & Plans

Free

Not publicly disclosed. Check hacktotherescue.org for current pricing.

FAQs

Who can participate in the Hack To The Rescue hackathon?

The hackathon is open to all tech companies with teams of 1-6 people over 18 years old. Individuals can also sign up to express interest, and organizers may facilitate team formation for them if there is significant interest.

What kind of challenges do teams work on during the hackathon?

Teams address real-world problems identified by participating nonprofits. These challenges often span themes like mental health, democracy, crisis response, and education, requiring generative AI solutions to create social impact.

How are the winning teams selected and what do they receive?

Solutions are evaluated by a panel of judges based on innovation, usefulness, completeness, safety, quality, and ease of implementation. Winners are selected by majority vote and receive prizes, which are then donated to a charity of their choice.

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