About the Hackathon

The DS2S Hackathon brings together university students across Asia to co-create innovative, technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges. The hackathon promotes applied learning, digital skills, collaboration, and responsible innovation.
Aligned with the DS2S objectives of strengthening employability and future-ready skills among young people, especially women and underserved groups.

Hackathon Benefits

Build real-world solutions

Work on meaningful problem statements and design technology-driven solutions with real social and economic impact.

Develop future-ready digital skills

Gain hands-on exposure to AI, data-driven decision making, and digital entrepreneurship.

Learn by doing

Experience applied learning through bootcamps, mentorship, and collaborative build phases—beyond classroom theory.

Collaborate across disciplines

Team up with diverse peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen teamwork and innovation skills.

Strengthen employability & confidence

Enhance problem-solving, creativity, and presentation skills aligned with future workforce needs

Hackathon Themes

AI for Social Good

Leveraging AI to address societal challenges

Data-driven Solutions

Creating impactful solutions through data analytics and insights

Digital Entrepreneurship

Empowering innovative digital business ideas

Inclusive & Ethical Technology

Building tech solutions for an inclusive, responsible future

Hackathon Journey

1

Registration

2

Microcredentials

3

Bootcamp

4

Orientation &
Problem Statements

5

Mentorship &
Build Phase

6

Evaluation

7

Showcase

University Partners

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