Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good
Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good
Bridging Technology and Social Impact
Bridging Technology and Social Impact
The Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good (2024) was designed to bridge the gap between the potential of digital technology and its application in solving social problems. Recognizing the challenges of diversity in tech and the need for more practical, real-world application opportunities for students, this hackathon fosters collaboration across disciplines to develop innovative, tech-based solutions for societal benefit. The generous support from Google and Tencent was crucial in ensuring a broad impact.
The Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good (2024) was designed to bridge the gap between the potential of digital technology and its application in solving social problems. Recognizing the challenges of diversity in tech and the need for more practical, real-world application opportunities for students, this hackathon fosters collaboration across disciplines to develop innovative, tech-based solutions for societal benefit. The generous support from Google and Tencent was crucial in ensuring a broad impact.
Organization & Eligibility
The hackathon was co-organized by Yonsei University (the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and BK21 project) and the Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS). Additionally, Google and Tencent provided invaluable support, essential for bringing this project to life.
Eligibility was open to individuals who attend or have graduated from any 4-year university within the past two years. This event was primarily promoted through Korean social media channels and academic networks. DChallenge plans to extend the reach of future events on a global scale, aiming to cultivate a broader community of change-makers, especially in the Asia region.
The hackathon was co-organized by Yonsei University (the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and BK21 project) and the Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS). Additionally, Google and Tencent provided invaluable support, essential for bringing this project to life.
Eligibility was open to individuals who attend or have graduated from any 4-year university within the past two years. This event was primarily promoted through Korean social media channels and academic networks. DChallenge plans to extend the reach of future events on a global scale, aiming to cultivate a broader community of change-makers, especially in the Asia region.
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A total of 181 teams, comprising over 550 participants, submitted applications to enter the competition. From this competitive pool, we selected the top 24 finalists to move forward in the challenge. We are delighted to introduce the top 24 finalists of this year's competition.
A total of 181 teams, comprising over 550 participants, submitted applications to enter the competition. From this competitive pool, we selected the top 24 finalists to move forward in the challenge. We are delighted to introduce the top 24 finalists of this year's competition.
Daranghae
Daranghae
Daranghae
Smart Cane for Blind
Smart Cane for Blind
Smart Cane for Blind
POLI
POLI
POLI
Housing Rental Fraud Prevention
Housing Rental Fraud Prevention
Housing Rental Fraud Prevention
Memo
Memo
Memo
HI, theRE
HI, theRE
HI, theRE
Team Hong
Team Hong
Team Hong
My AI Doctor
My AI Doctor
My AI Doctor
Good Pet Shop
Good Pet Shop
Good Pet Shop
Illzzik
Illzzik
Illzzik
Broady
Broady
Broady
Shim-bwat-da
Shim-bwat-da
Shim-bwat-da
Barrier-Free
Barrier-Free
Barrier-Free
Navi
Navi
Navi
K-Future
K-Future
K-Future
Time Capsule
Time Capsule
Time Capsule
Doctor Phish
Doctor Phish
Doctor Phish
WEB
WEB
WEB
Path Pal
Path Pal
Path Pal
Jeju Energy Innovation
Jeju Energy Innovation
Jeju Energy Innovation
Fishing Phishing
Fishing Phishing
Fishing Phishing
Check Mate Kit
Check Mate Kit
Check Mate Kit
Brain Protect
Brain Protect
Brain Protect
Team Abled
Team Abled
Team Abled
About Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good
This event was initiated by multiple organizations within Yonsei University, including the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and the BK21 Four project at the Department of Public Policy & Management. Later, Lih Shiun Goh (Tencent), Yohan Lee (Google), and Won-Yong Shin (Yonsei University) joined the initiative, playing instrumental roles in making the project a reality.
Additionally, Jiwoong Yoon (KAPS), Steve Park (Tencent), Taehyung Lee (Kyobo Life), Yonggyun Yu (KAERI), and Jeesun Baik (Yonsei University) provided various forms of support to ensure the event's success. Lastly, we deeply appreciate the institutional support provided by Google, Tencent, and KAPS, as well as all the participants' hard work and commitment to social good.
This event was initiated by multiple organizations within Yonsei University, including the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and the BK21 Four project at the Department of Public Policy & Management. Later, Lih Shiun Goh (Tencent), Yohan Lee (Google), and Won-Yong Shin (Yonsei University) joined the initiative, playing instrumental roles in making the project a reality.
Additionally, Jiwoong Yoon (KAPS), Steve Park (Tencent), Taehyung Lee (Kyobo Life), Yonggyun Yu (KAERI), and Jeesun Baik (Yonsei University) provided various forms of support to ensure the event's success. Lastly, we deeply appreciate the institutional support provided by Google, Tencent, and KAPS, as well as all the participants' hard work and commitment to social good.
Our Supporters & Partners
We are grateful for the commitment and contributions of organizations that share our vision and have joined hands with us in our mission. Here is the list of organizations (in addition to the Digital Governance Lab) that provided various supports for our projects.
We are grateful for the commitment and contributions of organizations that share our vision and have joined hands with us in our mission. Here is the list of organizations (in addition to the Digital Governance Lab) that provided various supports for our projects.
Impacts
Media Attention
Media Attention
Media Attention
This project garnered significant interest and media attention in Korea, receiving wide coverage from 13 news outlets including many mainstream ones. Selected articles published by Korean news media include:
This project garnered significant interest and media attention in Korea, receiving wide coverage from 13 news outlets including many mainstream ones. Selected articles published by Korean news media include:
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Several winners were invited to present their solutions to the Open Government Committee of the Korean government, as well as during the World Open Gov Week held in Seoul, Korea, on May 28-29, 2024. The organizers of this event were also invited to present the outcomes at the Google Asia Policy Summit held in Tokyo, Japan, in April 2024.
Several winners were invited to present their solutions to the Open Government Committee of the Korean government, as well as during the World Open Gov Week held in Seoul, Korea, on May 28-29, 2024. The organizers of this event were also invited to present the outcomes at the Google Asia Policy Summit held in Tokyo, Japan, in April 2024.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
The event achieved notable diversity with 65% of teams comprising members with humanities or social science backgrounds teamed up with those from engineering disciplines.
The event achieved notable diversity with 65% of teams comprising members with humanities or social science backgrounds teamed up with those from engineering disciplines.
© 2024 DChallenge. All rights reserved.
© 2024 DChallenge. All rights reserved.
© 2024 DChallenge. All rights reserved.