Hack for Humanity
- WHO IT IS FOR: Student builders, designers, developers, and no-code beginners from universities across Sydney who want to create impactful real-world solutions.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: A social-good hackathon where teams build working prototypes to solve authentic challenges faced by actual non-profit organizations.
- FORMAT: A two-day collaborative hackathon featuring on-site non-profit partners, expert mentoring, and a final pitch competition.
Hack for Humanity is a high-impact weekend designed to move beyond theoretical case studies and forgotten repositories. Organized by NCS Events in partnership with leading university societies, this event pairs student builders with real non-profit organizations to tackle genuine operational challenges. Participants will utilize Base44's no-code tools to develop functional prototypes that provide immediate value to charities, with non-profit partners on-site to provide continuous feedback and guidance.
Beyond the build, attendees will receive professional mentorship on UI/UX, go-to-market strategies, and pitching. The event culminates in a presentation to a distinguished judging panel, including leadership from Wix. With a $2,000 prize pool and the opportunity to secure long-term partnerships with non-profits, this is a unique chance to launch a project that survives long after the weekend ends and makes a tangible difference in the community.