CLIMATEHACK 2021: The Sustainability Tech Challenge

The planet needs problem-solvers. CLIMATEHACK 2021 is a national-level sustainability-focused hackathon that invites developers, climate activists, engineers, data scientists, and innovators to build solutions that fight climate change, conserve resources, and create a more sustainable world.

From clean energy systems and climate data visualizations to smart agriculture tools and green-tech platforms, participants will collaborate for 36 hours to engineer technologies that protect the planet. Let’s turn code into climate action.

🗓️ Hackathon Details

Event Dates: 10-11 November 2021
Registration Deadline: 1 November 2021
Team Size: 1–4 members
Duration: 36 hours

🧭 Tracks

♻️ Circular Economy Tech
Build platforms that encourage reuse, recycling, or sustainable consumption.

☀️ Clean Energy & Carbon Tracking
Design tools for solar optimization, carbon footprint calculators, or smart grid monitoring.

🌾 AgriTech & Food Sustainability
Use AI, IoT, or drones to reduce food waste, improve yields, or optimize irrigation.

🌬️ Air & Water Quality Monitoring
Create real-time monitoring systems using sensors, GIS, and data analytics.

🏙️ Sustainable Urban Living
Design city planning tools, eco-mobility solutions, or apps promoting green behavior.

📊 Climate Data & Education
Visualize climate change data or create educational platforms that drive awareness and action.

🛠️ What Participants Will Do

Select a sustainability theme and define a problem statement.
Build a working prototype using open datasets, sensors, or simulation tools.
Create intuitive, impactful, and environmentally-conscious solutions.
Present a live demo and pitch to a jury.

🧠 Learning Opportunities

Workshops on climate tech, environmental data science, and sustainable design
Sessions with experts in renewable energy, urban ecology, and ESG metrics
Mentorship from green-tech startups, policy advisors, and eco-entrepreneurs
Live support throughout the hackathon

🧾 Judging Criteria

✔️ Environmental Impact – How well does the solution address a real climate or sustainability issue?
✔️ Technical Execution – Code quality, architecture, and feasibility
✔️ Scalability & Innovation – Potential to grow or integrate into existing systems
✔️ User Experience & Design – Intuitive interface and accessible design
✔️ Presentation & Clarity – Idea clarity, demo effectiveness, and documentation

🎁 Opportunities

Win eco-tech gadgets, green grants, internships, or seed funding
Get your project showcased by climate organizations and green-tech networks
Earn recognition, certificates, and continued support for impactful ideas

👥 Who Can Participate?

Students, engineers, developers, designers
Environmentalists, researchers, and urban planners
Green-tech startups and sustainability enthusiasts
Anyone passionate about using tech for a better planet