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AI for Social Good Hackathon โ€“ SUST 2026

AI for Social Good Hackathon โ€“ SUST 2026


A one-day, beginner-friendly AI hackathon for all students at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology


Organizer
University
All Departments
Z.ai
Duration
Prize Pool

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## ๐Ÿš€ About the Event

**AI for Social Good Hackathon โ€“ SUST 2026** is a one-day, in-person hackathon organized by **RoboSUST Club** at **Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)**. Open to students from **all departments**, this event challenges participants to build practical AI-powered solutions that create real social impact using free and accessible tools.

The event is supported by **Z.ai**, helping participants access cutting-edge AI capabilities at zero cost.

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## ๐ŸŽฏ Theme

**Build AI solutions for social good.**

### Suggested Tracks
| Track | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| ๐ŸŽ“ Education | Learning tools, student support, access to knowledge |
| ๐Ÿฅ Healthcare | Health awareness, patient support, accessibility |
| โ™ฟ Inclusion | Tools for differently-abled users, language barriers |
| ๐ŸŒฟ Environment | Sustainability, climate awareness, conservation |
| ๐Ÿซ Campus Life | SUST-specific solutions, campus services, community |

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## โœ… Eligibility

- **Open to all currently enrolled students at SUST** โ€” CSE, SWE, and all other departments are equally welcome.
- Beginner and intermediate levels are both welcome. No prior AI experience required.
- Participants must follow the [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

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## ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Size

- **Preferred:** 2โ€“4 members
- Solo participation is allowed with organizer approval.
- One participant may be part of only one team.

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## ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Event Details

| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| ๐Ÿ“… Date | **TBD** |
| โฐ Time | **TBD** |
| ๐Ÿ“ Venue | **TBD โ€“ Shahjalal University of Science and Technology** |
| ๐Ÿ“ Registration | **TBD** โ€“ link will be announced |
| โฑ Duration | 1 Day |

> Date, time, and venue details will be announced via official channels. Watch this repository and RoboSUST Club pages for updates.

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## ๐Ÿ† Prizes

| Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place | **BDT 1,500** |
| ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place | **BDT 1,000** |
| ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place | **BDT 500** |

- All participants who complete and submit a project receive a **digital certificate of participation**.
- Top teams receive **certificates of achievement**.

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## ๐Ÿ“… Day Schedule (Indicative)

| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 โ€“ 09:00 | Registration & check-in |
| 09:00 โ€“ 09:30 | Opening ceremony & welcome |
| 09:30 โ€“ 10:15 | Z.ai tools introduction + Q&A |
| 10:15 โ€“ 10:45 | Team finalization & idea freeze |
| 10:45 โ€“ 13:00 | Build Sprint โ€“ Session 1 |
| 13:00 โ€“ 14:00 | Lunch & networking break |
| 14:00 โ€“ 16:00 | Build Sprint โ€“ Session 2 |
| 16:00 โ€“ 16:30 | Submission window |
| 16:30 โ€“ 17:30 | Team demos & judging |
| 17:30 โ€“ 18:00 | Awards, certificates & closing |

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## ๐Ÿ“œ Rules

Read the full rules in [`docs/RULES.md`](./docs/RULES.md). Key highlights:

- All core development must happen on event day.
- Every project must meaningfully use Z.ai tools or APIs.
- Prior research and setup are permitted; pre-built finished projects are not.
- Respect ethics, originality, and proper attribution.
- Violations of rules or code of conduct may result in disqualification.

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## ๐Ÿ“ฆ How to Submit

Each team must submit the following before the deadline:

1. **Team name and member list**
2. **Public GitHub repository link** with working code
3. **Problem statement** (max 150 words)
4. **Solution summary** (max 200 words)
5. **Demo link** (video or live URL, 2โ€“5 minutes)
6. **Z.ai usage explanation**

Submission details are in [`docs/SUBMISSION.md`](./docs/SUBMISSION.md).

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## โš–๏ธ Judging

Projects are evaluated across five dimensions:

| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---:|
| Social Impact & Relevance | 25% |
| Z.ai Integration Quality | 25% |
| Technical Execution | 20% |
| User Experience & Clarity | 15% |
| Demo & Communication | 15% |

Full rubric: [`docs/JUDGING_RUBRIC.md`](./docs/JUDGING_RUBRIC.md)

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## ๐Ÿ“š Resources & Starter Kits

| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| [`starter-kits/python-ai-starter/`](./starter-kits/python-ai-starter/) | Python starter with Z.ai API integration |
| [`starter-kits/web-ai-starter/`](./starter-kits/web-ai-starter/) | HTML/JS web starter with AI chat |
| [`examples/ai-chatbot/`](./examples/ai-chatbot/) | Example AI chatbot project |
| [`examples/ai-agent/`](./examples/ai-agent/) | Example AI agent project |
| [`docs/RESOURCES.md`](./docs/RESOURCES.md) | Curated free tools & learning links |

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## ๐Ÿค Organizer & Support

| Role | Details |
|---|---|
| **Organizer** | Rudra Sarker |
| **Club** | RoboSUST Club |
| **University** | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) |
| **Supported by** | [Z.ai](https://z.ai) |

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## ๐ŸŒ Website (GitHub Pages)

This repository includes a live hackathon website hosted free via **GitHub Pages**.
link:
https://rudra496.github.io/glm-hackathon-2026/

### Local preview

To preview the website locally, open `docs/index.html` directly in your browser, or run a simple static server from the `docs/` folder:

```bash
# Python 3
cd docs && python -m http.server 8080
# Then open http://localhost:8080
```

### SEO and accessibility features

The website includes:
- Full Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags for social sharing
- JSON-LD structured data (Event + WebSite schema) for search engines
- `robots.txt` and `sitemap.xml` for crawler guidance
- Semantic HTML landmarks (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `section`, `footer`)
- Skip-to-main-content link for keyboard users
- Active nav-link highlighting and mobile hamburger menu
- `focus-visible` styles for keyboard navigation
- `defer`-loaded scripts for improved page performance

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## ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Repository Structure

```text
.
โ”œโ”€โ”€ README.md โ† You are here
โ”œโ”€โ”€ LICENSE โ† MIT License
โ”œโ”€โ”€ CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md โ† Community standards
โ”œโ”€โ”€ CONTRIBUTING.md โ† Guide for organizer volunteers
โ”œโ”€โ”€ docs/
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ index.html โ† GitHub Pages website (root)
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ style.css โ† Website styles
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ app.js โ† Website interactivity
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ RULES.md โ† Full participation rules
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ FAQ.md โ† Frequently asked questions
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ JUDGING_RUBRIC.md โ† Scoring criteria and rubric
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ ORGANIZER_CHECKLIST.md โ† Pre-event checklist for organizers
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ SUBMISSION.md โ† Submission guidelines
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ SCHEDULE.md โ† Detailed event schedule
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ RESOURCES.md โ† Tools, APIs, and learning links
โ”œโ”€โ”€ participants/
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ team-submissions.md โ† Team submission tracker
โ”œโ”€โ”€ starter-kits/
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ python-ai-starter/ โ† Python + Z.ai starter kit
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ web-ai-starter/ โ† Web (HTML/JS) starter kit
โ”œโ”€โ”€ examples/
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ ai-chatbot/ โ† Sample chatbot project
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ ai-agent/ โ† Sample AI agent project
โ”œโ”€โ”€ judging/
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ judge-evaluation-sheet.md
โ”œโ”€โ”€ certificates/
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ templates/ โ† Certificate templates
โ”œโ”€โ”€ outreach/
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ hackathon-poster-text.md
โ”‚ โ”œโ”€โ”€ linkedin-announcement.md
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ registration-form-template.md
โ”œโ”€โ”€ scripts/
โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€ validate.sh โ† Repo validation helper
โ””โ”€โ”€ .github/
โ”œโ”€โ”€ ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
โ””โ”€โ”€ pull_request_template.md
```

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## โ“ FAQ

See [`docs/FAQ.md`](./docs/FAQ.md) for answers to common questions from participants and organizers.

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## ๐Ÿคฒ Contributing

Organizers and volunteers: see [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for how to contribute to this repository.

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## ๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact & Registration

- **Registration link:** TBD โ€“ will be shared before the event
- **Contact:** Reach out via RoboSUST Club official channels
- **Email:** TBD

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Built with โค๏ธ by RoboSUST Club ยท Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Supported by Z.ai

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