Round 1Online
Ideation
Submission: 30 September 2026
- Hackathon registration
- Topic selection based on a real problem in Bangladesh
- Project idea and detailed proposal submission
- Proposal screening and short-listing
1st round teams selected
Hack for HumanityHack to Protect the Environment
The AI Collective, a US-based global community, is organizing the Hackathon “Hack for Humanity” worldwide in Sep-Oct 2026 to identify civic challenges in local cities and develop innovative AI-driven solutions. The AI Collective Bangladesh Chapter is executing the “Hack for Humanity: Hack to Protect Environment,” where you can participate to identify environmental problems and develop AI-powered solutions. This is a great opportunity to showcase your innovation that solves civic problems and your chance to Win Cash Prize - Total up to BDT.50,000/= among best ideas/teams
Event starts
30 September 2026
Round 1 submission deadline · online
Event ends
24 October 2026
Grand Finale, on campus
Venue
AIUB
American International University-Bangladesh, Kuril, Dhaka
About the organizers
Building the human layer for the AI era
The AI Collective is a global non-profit community building the human layer for the AI era, uniting 250K+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 50+ countries worldwide to navigate the rapid acceleration of technological progress. The AI Collective Bangladesh is the local chapter dedicated to promoting the ethical and responsible development and use of artificial intelligence, where the platform serves professionals, students, researchers, and enthusiasts to share knowledge and collaborate, advocating for a human-centric approach to AI, ensuring its progress benefits all of mankind.
What is Hack for Humanity
What happens when thousands of people around the world decide to point AI at the problems in their own communities? AI Collective is hosting the most global Hackathon in history to find out. The Hack for Humanity is bringing together 100 chapters across 50+ countries to use AI to solve real civic problems, including environmental sustainability in the communities.
Participate in Hack for Humanity in Bangladesh. Click to learn more:
The AI Collective Bangladesh LinkedIn Page | Global Page - Hack for Humanity
Event schedule
Three rounds, two shortlists
In every round we shortlist teams on the most interesting and reality-checked topics — ideas that hold up against real constraints on the ground in Bangladesh.
Round 2Online
Prototype Development
Submission: 14 October 2026
- Model/prototype and detailed solution architecture development
- Mentoring and technical support sessions
- Prototype/Demo submission
- Technical evaluation and judging
Teams selected for final round
Round 3On campus at AIUB
Grand Finale: Humanity Impact
Event day: 24 October 2026
- Final project and presentation submission
- 5 to 10-minute presentation and live demonstration
- Assessment of social/human impact, feasibility, and scalability
- Judges' Q&A and final evaluation
Awards & Closing Ceremony
Eligible criteria
- Maximum of 3 members per team; one member submits this form on behalf of the team.
- Participants must be at least university students, studying computer-related or any other subjects.
- Fresh graduates, newly employed individuals, and new start-ups are welcome to participate.
- For Startups, company establishment duration should not be more than 2 years (we will ask for proof of establishment).
- Recommended Hackathon Structure - Building Intelligent Solutions for the following National Challenges:
- Track 1: Climate Resilience & Environmental Sustainability
- Track 2: Inclusive Rural Development & Agriculture
- Track 3: Smart Society & Public Services