Hack4Good

IEEE Signal Processiong Society Kerala Chapter proudly presents Hack4Good powered by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board. Hack4Good is aimed at developing innovative tech solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will tackle real-world challenges in areas like clean water, sustainable cities, and global partnerships.

Guidelines:

1. Eligibility: Atleast one member must be an IEEE member. Open to all engineering college students; inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
2. Team Composition: Participants must form teams with 4 members.

3. There will be a registration fee collected from each team later.

   Fee details:

   • IEEE SPS Membered Team: ₹300 
   (At least one IEEE SPS Member required)
   • IEEE Membered Team: ₹400 
   (At least one IEEE Member required)
   • Non-IEEE Membered Team: ₹500

Format & Process:

• Abstract Submission: Teams submit initial project ideas.
• Progress Checkpoint: Midway review to assess ongoing projects.
• Final Round: An in-person presentation and demo of completed solutions.
• Problem Statements: 21 problem statements based on 5 UN Sustainabile Development Goals will be provided.
• Round Duration: Rounds vary, from a few days for abstract submission to extended development time for final solutions.

Rules:

• Projects must strictly align with SDG themes.
• Teams must submit all code, design, and documentation within deadlines.
• Each team can submit only one project for evaluation.
• All designs must be original, and plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

Problem Statements

SDG 3

- Problem Statement 1

• Affordable Remote Health Monitoring for Rural Areas: Develop an affordable remote health monitoring system to track vital signs for individuals in rural areas, enabling healthcare professionals to access patient data remotely and provide timely interventions.
• Mobile Health Clinic for Remote Check-Ups: A compact, solar-powered health kiosk designed for remote areas which enables basic health check-ups and virtual doctor consultations for underserved communities.
• Wearable Health Sensor for Early Detection of Chronic Conditions: Design a wearable device that can detect early signs of chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, alerting users and health providers to potential issues before symptoms worsen.

- Problem Statement 2

• Nutritional Coaching App for Maternal and Child Health: Build an app that offers customized nutritional guidance and recipes for pregnant women and young children, addressing malnutrition and improving maternal and child health outcomes.

- Problem Statement 3

• Mobile Water Quality Testing for Disease Prevention: Develop a portable water quality testing device that connects to a mobile app, helping communities monitor their water sources to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.

- Problem Statement 4

• Predictive Disease Outbreak Mapping and Alert System: Create a data-driven application that predicts disease outbreaks based on climate, population movement, and local health data, alerting communities and health authorities to potential risks.

- SDG 6

 Problem Statement 5

• Monitoring and Analyzing Community Water Usage: Develop a solution to monitor and analyze water consumption patterns across communities, helping local governments and organizations promote efficient water usage.

 Problem Statement 6

• Precision Farming for Smart Irrigation: Design an innovative solution that leverages precision farming techniques to optimize water usage in agricultural fields through smart irrigation systems. The goal is to minimize water wastage, reduce costs, and increase crop yield, especially in areas where water resources are scarce.
• Efficient Watering for Agriculture and Home Gardens: Develop a system to optimize water use in agriculture and gardening, ensuring that plants receive adequate but not excessive water, even in water-scarce areas.

 Problem Statement 7

• Grey Water Recycling System: Design an innovative system that efficiently collects, filters, and recycles grey water from household sources (e.g., sinks, showers, washing machines) for reuse in irrigation, toilet flushing, or other non-potable applications.

 Problem Statement 8

• Early Detection of Waterborne Disease Risks: Contaminated water can lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases, especially in vulnerable areas. How can potential risks of waterborne diseases be identified early to prevent outbreaks?
• Real-time Water Quality Monitoring: Many communities struggle to consistently monitor and ensure water quality, leading to potential health risks. How can water quality be monitored in real-time to detect contaminants and ensure safe consumption?

- SDG 7

 Problem Statement 9

• Renewable Energy Access: How to provide affordable renewable energy to rural communities?

 Problem Statement 10

• Energy Storage: How to develop cost-effective energy storage solutions for renewable energy?

 Problem Statement 11

• Lowering Energy Costs: How to reduce clean energy costs for low-income households?

 Problem Statement 12

• Clean Cooking: How to replace traditional cooking methods with affordable, clean solutions?

- SDG 11

 Problem Statement 13

• Noise Pollution Mapping and Management System: Develop an application that maps noise levels in different parts of a city in real-time, identifies high-noise areas, and suggests noise reduction strategies for urban planners and residents.

 Problem Statement 14

• Real-Time Accessibility Map for Disabled Urban Residents: Design a real-time map that highlights accessible pathways, public transit routes, and buildings for disabled residents, with features like alerts for obstacles or temporary inaccessibility.

 Problem Statement 15

• Urban Flood Prediction and Mitigation System: Develop a predictive system that uses data like rainfall, river levels, and drainage capacity to forecast potential urban flooding and recommend proactive measures to minimize impact on communities.

 Problem Statement 16

• Dynamic Safety Zone Activation System: Create a system that detects crowded urban areas and automatically establishes safety zones, enhancing security during peak hours or events.

- SDG 17

 Problem Statement 17

• Unified Data Sharing Platform for Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop a secure, cross-platform system that enables seamless data sharing among NGOs, government bodies, and private organizations, facilitating collaborative efforts for sustainable development projects.
• Real-Time Resource Sharing Hub for Crisis Response: Design a real-time resource-sharing platform that connects various stakeholders in times of crisis, enabling swift coordination of essential resources and manpower among NGOs, governments, and private entities to address urgent needs.
• Data Sharing Dashboard: Develop an open-source dashboard that aggregates data from organizations working on SDGs, visualizing partnerships, resources, and outcomes to help users identify collaboration gaps and opportunities.

 Problem Statement 18

• Community-Funded Sustainability Investment Hub: Create a digital platform where local communities, investors, and stakeholders can pool resources and co-invest in sustainability initiatives, providing transparent tracking of project impacts and returns.
• SDG Fund Allocation and Impact Tracker: Create a system that tracks SDG-related financial commitments, mapping funds to their impact areas and offering real-time visibility into how resources are being utilized and the outcomes achieved.
• Partnership Impact Tracker: Design a hardware device that collects real-time data on community projects funded by partnerships, measuring parameters like environmental impact and social change, and transmitting the data for analysis and reporting.

 Problem Statement 19

• Global Skills Exchange Network for SDG Experts: Design a global skill-sharing platform that connects professionals and experts in sustainable development across countries, enabling them to collaborate on SDG-related projects, share resources, and provide guidance in real time.
• Global Volunteer Matching Network for SDG Projects: Develop a platform that matches skilled volunteers from around the world with SDG projects in need of specific expertise, creating a global network of on-demand volunteers for short- and long-term engagements.

 Problem Statement 20

• Educational Kiosk for Local Communities: Create an interactive kiosk featuring touch screens and QR codes to provide information about the SDGs and local organizations, along with a community bulletin board to promote local partnerships.

 Problem Statement 21

• Supply Chain Transparency Network for Sustainable Trade: Build a blockchain-enabled system that ensures transparency in international supply chains, allowing stakeholders to verify the sustainability credentials of products and track their journey from source to market.