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Social Impact Hackathon Winners

933 winning projects · 185 hackathons

Top 2 Teams

The People's Budget

For the people. By the people.

Claude Builders Club @ UC San Diego Hackathon · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ClaudeGeminiOpenAIPython
Source pending review
Honorary Prize

the-404-found

Northstar: Navigation with Nuance.

Hacked 2026 · 2026

ProductivitySocial Impact
FastAPIGoogle MapsJavaScriptPython+1
Source pending review
[Hackathons UK] Hackiest Hack

Timetable Go Pro

It allows you to import an image of a timetable and uses AI to analyse and give suggestions based on the timetable. You can add your own flexible dates.

Hack With SWiCS · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceSocial Impact
GeminiPython
Source pending review
TO
Graduate (Masters/Doctoral) Runner Up

Towerguard

TowerGuard quantifies the Cost of Doing Nothing in America's air-traffic-controller staffing crisis.

USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
AnthropicClaudeCloudflareFastAPI+3
Source pending review
TR
MLH Stickers+ Swags .

TransPride Equality Among All

TransPride empowers equality for all communities—building an inclusive digital space with resources, stories, and support to bridge divides and celebrate unity.

Hackdays Maa Chandika Convent School · 2026

Social ImpactIoT
GeminiReact
Source pending review
College/Undergraduate Runner Up

TulongAI

AI-powered benefits navigator helping Filipino families discover which of 4 government programs they may qualify for — in plain language, with real next steps.

USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
FastAPIPythonReactTailwind CSS
Source pending review
iMasons

Tusk 'n Tidy

From audio to answers, one elephant at a time.

HackSMU VII · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
JavaScriptPythonSolana
Source pending review
NextEra Energy Challenge: Malware Analysis Challenge

Use Protechtion

Manually dissecting malware takes hours. Our platform replaces this entire process with a single file upload and an AI agent team that provides results in minut

HackUSF 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ClaudeDockerFastAPIGemini+2
Source pending review
Participation Prize

Vidya Setu (विद्या सेतु)

Bridging every learner to their potential — AI-powered gap detection, peer collaboration, silent safety signals, and burnout-aware teacher support for India's c

DSH Hacks V1 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
React
Source pending review
Participation Prize

VisionAid Congo

Offline multilingual AI-powered interface that aids the visually impaired in the DRC

DSH Hacks V1 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
FastAPIJavaScriptOpenCVReact+1
Source pending review
Participation Prize

Visualizer

Most students can do the math — they just can't see it. Visualizer is an interactive 2D and 3D graphing tool with a built-in AI mentor that explains exactly wha

DSH Hacks V1 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
Tailwind CSSTypeScript
Source pending review
UBC CS Project Hub

Vitreous

Who has your data right now? The answer should be simple. Vitreous lets you see every app you've given access, giving personalized security recommendations to m

cmd-f 2026 · 2026

CybersecuritySocial Impact
FastAPIPythonReactTypeScript
Source pending review
MLH Stickers+ Swags .

Wanderlust

Discover unique stays, book effortlessly, and explore the world with confidence.

Hackdays Maa Chandika Convent School · 2026

Social ImpactIoT
JavaScriptMongoDB
Source pending review
Academics' Choice Prize

WasteLess

WasteLess is your web app companion to help you meal plan to prevent expiring food!

Hack With SWiCS · 2026

Social Impact
MongoDBPythonStreamlit
Source pending review
BU Sustainability Prize - Big Belly

WasteWatch BU

Analyzing Big Belly smart waste data at BU to optimize trash collection routes. The project uses data analysis to help BU reduce unnecessary pickups & build a g

Civic Hacks 2026 · 2026

Social Impact
MapboxOpenAISQLTailwind CSS
Source pending review
WA
Agents in iMessage by Photon [Cash Prize]

Wavelength

Wavelength is a private social coach for neurodivergent people. It nudges you during conversations if you miss a cue, then breaks down the interaction so you ca

HackPrinceton Spring '26 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
PostgreSQLReactTypeScript
Source pending review
High School Runner Up

Wayfinder

Your personal AI caseworker for U.S. refugee benefits. Answer a few questions, see what you qualify for, and let Wayfinder auto-fill your applications so you ne

USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
JavaScriptPostgreSQLReactSQL+4
Source pending review
Base44: Base44 Venture Builder Challenge

We should go to Japan

Get your Japan trip out of the GC. (Slang for Group Chat BTW (Slang for by the way))

Hack the 6ix 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ClaudeDockerElevenLabsFastAPI+5
Source pending review
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB

WindWalk

Chicago's winters are brutal. Wind chill can make a short walk feel dangerous. WindWalk solves this!

DemonHacks · 2026

Social Impact
ClaudeFastAPIJavaScriptPython+1
Source pending review
AggieX Startup

Wingspan

Giving Finch its reach

Build4Good 2026 · 2026

Social Impact
ReactTypeScript
Source pending review
What would you build on top of a user’s purchase data? by KnotAPI [3 Prizes]

WiseBuys

WiseGuys connects purchase history with personal values to recommend better products, reward aligned spending, and help vendors reach the right customers throug

HackPrinceton Spring '26 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
FastAPIGeminiPostgreSQLReact
Source pending review
Societal Impact

Wonder - a new way to explore the world

Wonder helps kids explore landmarks on a map, visit in Street View, and learn each place through voice with AI historical figures.

YHack Spring 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ClaudeElevenLabsGeminiJavaScript+3
Source pending review
Bitcamp Unwrapped - Bitcamp

X - Protocol

A consent-first proximity social mesh that maps nearby Bluetooth devices in real-time and uses AI to send handwritten invitation letters to strangers around you

Bitcamp 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
CloudflareFastAPIGeminiOpenAI+2
Source pending review
Y
TechCommons Hacks V1 - Creative Excellence Award

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TechCommons Hacks · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoFlaskJavaScriptPython
Source pending review