ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Welcome to The Green Plan 2030 Challenge! This exciting endeavour unites people of all ages, utilizing pocket-sized computers known as micro:bits, to create prototype projects that tackle the challenges and contribute to the achievements of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Imagine harnessing a bit of tech-savviness to bring about a better world. Gather your team, take on the challenge, and let's create a movement for a planet that's green, sustainable and brimming with possibilities – today and beyond!
This is organised by the student committee under Tanjong Pagar Community Club's Digital Makers Interest Group (TPCC DMIG). All participants are eligible to receive a free Micro:bit to work on their very own Micro:bit project.
TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10 NOVEMBER 2023
Junior Category: 7-12 years old (Born on or after 1st Jan 2011)
Open Category: 13+ years old
Please register for The Green Plan 2030 Challenge by 10 Nov 2023 using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9wkHbDGlpodshci8fKFBQ1sJPELksnfchqjvkZ6BucvoG2Q/viewform
A confirmation email will be sent to all the participants after registration through the google form.
PROJECT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59pm, 17th NOVEMBER 2023
*Shortlisted finalists will be invited to showcase their projects on 2nd December, 4.30pm to 8pm (tentative), at Tanjong Pagar Community Club.
Feel free to email to tpccdmig88@gmail.com if you have any questions.
COLLECTION OF MICRO:BITS & OPTIONAL WORKSHOP
Participants may collect their micro:bits during the optional pre-competition briefing & training workshop on either 28 Oct or 4 Nov, 2pm to 4pm at TPCC Annex 3: https://go.gov.sg/dmig-pcbt
Requirements
WHAT TO BUILD
Using the Micro:bit and the Makecode coding platform, innovate a project that empowers society and adheres to one of the 3 United Nation Sustainable Development Goals* (SDG) selected as the competition theme (refer to the link provided below for more information). Participants may use additional hardware if they wish to do so, though it is not a necessity.
The three UN SDG themes for this year's Green Plan 2030 Challenge :
Goal #3-Good Health and well-being
Goal #11-Sustainable cities and communities
Goal #12-Responsible consumption and production
More information about projects under 3 themes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pjm9ZpPx-txUCsnZHhfd00kZY3ZKEXP-TwJQr2UlNs/edit
*Learn more about UN SDGs here: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
*Previous project submissions: https://dmig-green-microbit-challenge.devpost.com/project-gallery
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Each team is required to submit:
a written entry including: Project name, Elevator pitch, Project Story (what is your project idea, how it works, how it helps to achieve the chosen UN SDGs, etc), Which UN SDG did you choose for the project
a 3-5 minute video pitch explaining your project, including a demonstration of the physical prototype. a 3-5 minute video pitch explaining your project, including a demonstration of the physical prototype. Feel free to be creative with your video.
The submission deadline is 11:59pm, 17th Nov 2023.
Prizes
Junior Category
1st Place (Junior category): $300 cash
2nd Place (Junior category): $200 cash
3rd Place (Junior category): $100 cash
Open Category
1st Place (Open category): $300 cash
2nd Place (Open category): $200 cash
3rd Place (Open category): $100 cash
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
The panel of judges comprises of senior management staff from the industry and experts in the ICT sector with many years of experience
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Functionality (40 marks)
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Presentation & Documentation (40 marks)
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UN SDG Theme (20 marks)
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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