The 2023 Digital Education Hackathon Finalists

After 936 hours of hacking, over 220 solutions developed in the framework of 39 local hackathons, held in 22 countries, the DigiEduHack central team is delighted to announce the 2023 finalists of this 4^th upscaled and expanded edition of the digital education hackathon.

As a result of the intense collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving that took place during the local hackathons conducted across the globe in the early days of November 2023, we have 11 grassroots innovation solutions. They are organised by category – beginners and experienced – and per subcategory – social impact and disruptive technology.

Here are our 2023 finalists!

Beginner Awards:

Social Impact Award - Awarded to solutions benefiting society and the community within the digital education landscape, promoting inclusion, diversity, and addressing diverse needs.

• iTEENER
  Proposed solution: IVAN, INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING ORGANISATION to challenge SCHOOLS AS AGENT OF CHANGE TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
  Hackathon details: blended Hackathon on organisational capability, Fondazione per la Scuola

• Space4UA
  Proposed solution: SPACE4UA: ONLINE TOOL THAT COMBINES SPACE AND CITIZEN-GENERATED DATA TO MONITOR THREATS TO UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE to challenge UNIVERSITY STUDENTS USING SPACE DATA TO PROTECT UKRANIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE – DIGIEDUHACK 2023.
  Hackathon details: online hackathon on data-driven education, Web2Learn.

• EDUAI
  Proposed solution: EDUAI: TO ENCOURAGE THE ETHICAL USE OF AI CRITICALLY AND WITH INTEGRITY IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT to challenge GO WILD TO STAY WELL: HOW DO WE ENSURE LEARNER WELLBEING IN THE AGE OF THE AI
  Hackathon details: onsite hackathon on well-being in education, Dublin City University.

Disruptive Technology Award - Recognizing innovative solutions introducing novel tools or technologies challenging existing norms in digital education, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, virtual reality, IoT androbotics.

• Guacamole
  Proposed solution: ADAPTATEC to challenge DIGIEDUHACK TEC CDMX
  Hackathon details: onsite, emerging technologies for education, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

• IAILE
  Proposed solution: IAILE: INTERACTIVE AI LEARNING ECOSYSTEM to challenge EDUTECH UPSKILL: EMPOWERING EDUCATION & TRAINING WITH AI
  Hackathon details: online, emerging technologies for education, Kimitisik B.V.

• BIEDRUM
  Proposed solution: BIEDRI to challenge EDTECH SOLUTION FOR BETTER STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
  Hackathon details: online, emerging technologies, Datorium.

Experienced Awards:

Social Impact Award - Presented to solutions promoting inclusion and diversity, demonstrating sustainability and scalability potential, and involving relevant stakeholders to foster empowerment and community engagement.

• Claar Education
  Proposed solution: EMMPOWERING SCHOOLS LEADERS THROUGH VISUAL FACILITATION to challenge FOSTERING SEAMLESS TEACHER SUCCESSION AND SCHOOL EXCELENCE.
  Hackathon details: online hackathon on organizational capabilities, Tallin University.

• Amp Empire
  Proposed solution: ARTIFICIAL REALITY to challenge DGHack4STEM – DIGITAL GAMES HACKATHON FOR STEM CAREERS.
  Hackathon details: onsite hackathon, learning spaces and pedagogies, Aravaca Innovation Lab.
  

Disruptive Technology Award - Acknowledging solutions challenging existing norms in digital education through innovative tools or technologies, simplifying complex learning processes, or enhancing learners’ engagement.

• HackSquad
  Proposed solution: LEARNEON to challenge HACK4WORLD BAKU
  Hackathon details: blended hackathon, emerging technologies for education, UNEC.

• Platon Tech
  Proposed solution: EDUSPHERA to challenge EDUART: WHERE CREATIVITY FUELS LEARNING
  Hackathon details: blended hackathon, the learning experience, INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center.

• EDMAP
  Proposed solution: EDMAP to challenge EDUEMPOWER: EMPOWERING ADULT LEARNERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
  Hackathon details: onsite hackathon, individual competences, Tallin University.

The finalists' solutions are now open for public voting and your participation is crucial in determining the winners of this year's edition. Explore, vote, and be a part of this transformative journey!