AI for CSOs: Civic Hackathon & Bootcamp
Theme: AI for Grassroot Impact
Applications Open
26th Nov 2024
Application Deadline
10th January 2025
Event Date
16th – 18th January 2025
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Introduction
This call for applications builds upon the baseline study on localizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for Civil Society organizations in Central and Western Uganda, conducted by Kampala Analytica between September and October 2024. The results indicated significant potential and plans for Civil Society Organizations to adopt artificial intelligence among their operations.
To facilitate the implementation and adoption of these plans, Kampala Analytica is organizing a three-day in-person hackathon in Kampala, scheduled for January 2025. The hackathon will provide a platform for CSOs to translate their ideas into real-world prototypes, showcasing the potential of AI in social good and sustainable development.
Objectives
- Empower CSOs to identify AI-driven solutions for local and community challenges
- Assist in developing prototypes for the top ideas submitted by CSOs
- Provide participants with hands-on experience in applying AI solutions and problem-solving techniques
- Foster collaboration among CSOs, AI enthusiasts, experts, and other key stakeholders
- Promote the development of innovative, sustainable solutions that CSOs can implement in Uganda
Themes
AI for Social Accountability
AI for Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
Generative AI for Research and Proposal Writing
AI for Content Creation and Communication
Methodology
The methodology for this Civic Hackathon and Bootcamp will be grounded in the Design Thinking process, involving five key steps:
1. Empathy
Understanding the needs, experiences, and challenges of the people you're designing for through interviews, observations, and surveys.
2. Definition of Underlying Challenge
Clearly articulating the problem based on insights gathered during the Empathy stage.
3. Ideation of Solutions
Generating a wide range of potential solutions through brainstorming sessions and creative techniques.
4. Creation of Prototype
Building scaled-down versions or simple models of selected ideas to explore their practical implementation.
5. Testing of Prototype
Evaluating the effectiveness of the prototype through user testing and feedback collection.
Judging Criteria
Impact
The extent to which the solution addresses the community's challenges
Innovation
The originality and creativity of the solution
Feasibility
The practicality and scalability of the solution
AI Integration
How effectively AI is used in the solution
Sustainability
The long-term viability of the solution in the community
Collaboration
The level of cooperation and engagement between CSOs and stakeholders
Project Alignment
Alignment with AI for localization among CSOs in Western and Central Uganda
Awards and Recognition
Cash Prize
Winners will receive a substantial cash prize to support their project development
Development Support
Opportunity for further development and implementation support through Kampala Analytica
Awards Ceremony
Awards will be presented by the Kampala Analytica CEO at a special closing ceremony
Certificates
All participants will receive certificates recognizing their valuable contribution to the hackathon
Important Dates