About the Event

AI for Social Good Hackathon – SUST 2026 is organized by RoboSUST Club at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Students from all departments collaborate in teams to build AI-powered solutions that address real social challenges — in education, healthcare, inclusion, environment, and campus life.

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Theme

Build AI solutions for social good using free, accessible tools powered by Z.ai.

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Teams

Form teams of 2–4 students from any SUST department. Solo participation allowed with approval.

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Format

One full day of building: opening, onboarding, build sprints, demos, and awards.

Build Tracks

Choose any track that inspires you. All tracks welcome beginners.

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Education

Learning tools, student support systems, access to knowledge, tutoring bots.

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Healthcare

Health awareness, patient support, first-aid guidance, mental health tools.

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Inclusion & Accessibility

Tools for differently-abled users, language barriers, underserved communities.

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Environment

Sustainability awareness, climate tools, energy efficiency, conservation apps.

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Campus Life

SUST-specific solutions — campus services, student productivity, community tools.

Eligibility

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All SUST Students Welcome

CSE, SWE, EEE, Civil, Business, and all other departments. Every student at SUST is eligible.

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All Skill Levels

Complete beginners are welcome. Starter kits and onboarding sessions are provided.

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All Academic Years

First-year students, seniors, and postgraduate students can all participate.

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Zero Cost

Participation is completely free. No registration fee required.

Judging Criteria

Projects are evaluated across five dimensions by an expert panel.

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Social Impact & Relevance

25%

How meaningfully does the project address a real social challenge? Is the target audience clearly defined?

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Z.ai Integration Quality

25%

Depth and creativity of Z.ai tool or API integration within the solution.

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Technical Execution

20%

Code quality, architecture, and whether the project actually works as demonstrated.

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User Experience & Clarity

15%

Ease of use, interface design, and how clearly the solution communicates its value.

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Demo & Communication

15%

Quality of the demo, clarity of the presentation, and ability to answer judges' questions.

Full rubric: JUDGING_RUBRIC.md

Prizes

Top teams win cash prizes and certificates of achievement.

🥈 2nd Place
BDT 1,000
Certificate of Achievement
🥇 1st Place
BDT 1,500
Certificate of Achievement
🥉 3rd Place
BDT 500
Certificate of Achievement

All participants who submit a valid project receive a Certificate of Participation.

Event Schedule

📅 Date: TBD  |  📍 Venue: SUST – TBD

08:30 – 09:00 Registration & check-in
09:00 – 09:30 Opening ceremony & welcome
09:30 – 10:15 Z.ai tools & API introduction
10:15 – 10:45 Team finalization & idea freeze
10:45 – 13:00 🛠️ Build Sprint – Session 1
13:00 – 14:00 🍽️ Lunch & networking break
14:00 – 16:00 🛠️ Build Sprint – Session 2
16:00 – 16:30 📦 Submission window
16:30 – 17:30 🎤 Team demos & judging
17:30 – 18:00 🏆 Awards & closing ceremony

* Times are indicative and subject to change. Final schedule published before event day.

FAQ

Who can participate?

All currently enrolled students at SUST — from any department and any academic year. CSE, SWE, EEE, Civil, Business, and all others are welcome.

Do I need prior AI experience?

No. This event is beginner-friendly. Starter kits, onboarding, and a Z.ai introduction session are provided. Just bring your laptop and curiosity.

Is there a registration fee?

No. Participation is completely free.

Can I participate alone?

Solo participation is possible with organizer approval. Teams of 2–4 members are preferred for a better experience.

Is Z.ai usage mandatory?

Yes. Every project must meaningfully integrate Z.ai tools or APIs. Starter kits are provided to help you get started quickly.

What should I build?

Any AI-powered project in the social good tracks: education, healthcare, inclusion, environment, or campus life. Be creative — there's no perfect solution.

How do I submit my project?

Submit via the submission form (link announced on event day). Your project must be in a public GitHub repository with a README, source code, and demo link.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. All participants who submit a valid project receive a digital Certificate of Participation. Top teams receive Certificates of Achievement.

More questions? See the full FAQ on GitHub.

Ready to Build?

Registration details will be announced soon. Stay connected with RoboSUST Club for updates.

Register – Link TBD View Repository

📧 Contact: TBD  |  Organized by Rudra Sarker · RoboSUST Club · SUST