2020 – Hack For Global Good

NOVEMBER

7-21

2020 VIRTUAL HACKATHON

PRODUCED BY

ROCKY HILL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

NOVEMBER

7-21

2020 VIRTUAL HACKATHON

PRODUCED BY

ROCKY HILL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

WHY FOOD? WHY NOW?

Tackling one of the most important global grand challenges of our time: FOOD. High school students unite during a 2-week design sprint with access to expert mentors, industry leaders, university researchers, and policy leaders. Hear why it’s about finding solutions through collaboration and bringing BIG, BOLD ideas to ensure #ZeroHunger, #ZeroFoodWaste, and #FoodEquity in Rhode Island and around the world!

2020 TOPIC: FOOD

Virtual this November!

Hack For Global Good returns for its 3rd consecutive year, connecting high school students to address the urgent challenge:

How does FOOD affect People, Production, and Policy?

High school teams will explore FOOD under 3 key areas

People

Farmers, agricultural technologists, vendors, food pantries, growers and vulnerable populations.

The the overall goal:
zero-hunger!

Production

Vertical farming, hydroponic techniques, robotics, GMO, seed saving/genetic ownership, innovative farming techniques, clean food, etc.

The the overall goal:
zero-waste!

Policy

Around sustainable food systems, access, transportation, health, affordability, and safety.

The the overall goal:
food equity!

We are excited to announce that H4GG 2020 is going virtual this November! Join us this November 2020 as Hack For Global Good, RI’s statewide social impact high school hackathon returns for its third consecutive year.

How does FOOD affect People, Production, and Policy?

High school teams will explore FOOD under 3 key areas

People

Farmers, agricultural technologists, vendors, food pantries, growers and vulnerable populations.

The the overall goal:
zero-hunger!

Production

Vertical farming, hydroponic techniques, robotics, GMO, seed saving/genetic ownership, innovative farming techniques, clean food, etc.

The the overall goal:
zero-waste!

Policy

Around sustainable food systems, access, transportation, health, affordability, and safety.

The the overall goal:
food equity!

40%

of all food on
planet goes to waste

THE PITCH

Teams have just 5 minutes to present and share on stage using powerpoint, video, posters, art, music, a physical prototype, a working model, 3D rendering, or any other method to explain their idea/solution.

Teams must be ready to clearly articulate the following before a panel of industry Judges:

1) The problem, the solution, and the impact (local/global reach)

2) A solution that qualifies as one of the Awards’ Categories.

3 Winning Categories

Moonshot Idea

The “Moonshot Idea” award is given to the team with the most audacious and groundbreaking idea, impacting RI and the world (does not have to be possible in the immediate present). This teams shoots for the moon!

Prizes

Behind-the-scenes tour of Johnson & Wales University state-of-the-art food labs The Fix (Food Innovation Nexu) and The FIDL) Food Innovation Design Lab

Virtual Internship with Clean Ocean Access

VIP Zoom with World Economic Forum Chef David Hertz

Global Impact

The “Global Impact” award is given to the team that presents a bold and broad solution, capable of impacting the most amount of people on planet earth.

Prizes

A Behind the Scenes Tour of the RI Food Bank global

Behind the Scenes tour of Matunuck Oyster Farm, a RI sustainable aquaculture farm, with owner Perry Raso global

Exclusive "Pitch" to Lee Scheider, Founder of FutureX Podcast Series and Red Cup Agency, award-winning podcast

Best Pitch

The “Best Pitch” award goes to the team that best articulates the problem, identifies a clear solution, and delivers a powerful presentation or “pitch” to the Judges.

Prizes

Pitch your BIG IDEA to Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Food Accelerator

Behind the scenes tour of RI's state-of-the-art food Farm Fresh RI

Special access to the Museum of Culinary Innovation

How does FOOD affect
People, Production,
and Policy?

THE AGENDA

REGISTER

After you register, you must download the *FREE* Whova App. This will allow you to network with VIP’s, Mentors, Peers, and Industry Experts. You can check the app for regular updates from the Hack for Global Good community. News, questions, speakers, and workshops are accessed digitally and frequently to keep you informed and allow you to connect throughout the hackathon. Teams can connect on a videoconference meeting within the Whova app!

By 2050, the world must feed
9 billion people. Yet the demand
for food will be 60% greater
than it is today.

(source: World Economic Forum)

“Hack for Global Good is a powerful opportunity to engage young, motivated individuals to assess and address real, global environmental challenges. Equal parts science project, policy development, and business proposal, the Hack provides participants with an intensive team-building opportunity to collaborate on creative, inspirational solutions with real potential to benefit humanity.”

Hank Webster, Acadia

"I had been looking for this type of opportunity and it was such an amazing experience! Seeing all the creative problem solving in such a short amount of time was very impressive and it was a privilege to be able to lend my support to the groups as a mentor. "

Owen, Mentor 2019

"Volunteering as a mentor for the Global Good Hackathon was one of the best decisions I have made. This was such an enriching experience for me and the other mentors. This event was well organized and brought together such a wide variety of voices and perspectives. Thanks again for hosting this important, collaborative, creative event! As a very eco-conscious individual, I deeply appreciated seeing high schoolers addressing local and global issues about our planet's health. It gave me some hope for our future!"

Ailsa, Mentor 2019

"I think the students learned how to scope a problem and be comfortable with solving a grand problem. I think they learned how to communicate with each other and how to listen to each other. Having such a focused time period to work on an idea in an environment where there are no grades, no assignments but instead mentors, whiteboards, and the mission to think big is the ideal seeding ground for great ideas to come."

Mentor, 2019

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Hank Webster, Acadia

Owen, Mentor 2019

Ailsa, Mentor 2019

Mentor, 2019

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