Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good

Bridging Technology and Social Impact

The Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good (2024) was designed to bridge the gap between the potential of digital technology and its application in solving social problems. Recognizing the challenges of diversity in tech and the need for more practical, real-world application opportunities for students, this hackathon fosters collaboration across disciplines to develop innovative, tech-based solutions for societal benefit. The generous support from Google and Tencent was crucial in ensuring a broad impact.

Organization & Eligibility

The hackathon was co-organized by Yonsei University (the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and BK21 project) and the Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS). Additionally, Google and Tencent provided invaluable support, essential for bringing this project to life.

Eligibility was open to individuals who attend or have graduated from any 4-year university within the past two years. This event was primarily promoted through Korean social media channels and academic networks. DChallenge plans to extend the reach of future events on a global scale, aiming to cultivate a broader community of change-makers, especially in the Asia region.

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A total of 181 teams, comprising over 550 participants, submitted applications to enter the competition. From this competitive pool, we selected the top 24 finalists to move forward in the challenge. We are delighted to introduce the top 24 finalists of this year's competition.

A total of 181 teams, comprising over 550 participants, submitted applications to enter the competition. From this competitive pool, we selected the top 24 finalists to move forward in the challenge. We are delighted to introduce the top 24 finalists of this year's competition.

About Yonsei-KAPS Hackathon for Social Good

This event was initiated by multiple organizations within Yonsei University, including the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and the BK21 Four project at the Department of Public Policy & Management. Later, Lih Shiun Goh (Tencent), Yohan Lee (Google), and Won-Yong Shin (Yonsei University) joined the initiative, playing instrumental roles in making the project a reality.

Additionally, Jiwoong Yoon (KAPS), Steve Park (Tencent), Taehyung Lee (Kyobo Life), Yonggyun Yu (KAERI), and Jeesun Baik (Yonsei University) provided various forms of support to ensure the event's success. Lastly, we deeply appreciate the institutional support provided by Google, Tencent, and KAPS, as well as all the participants' hard work and commitment to social good.

This event was initiated by multiple organizations within Yonsei University, including the Digital Governance Lab, the Institute of Regulatory Governance, and the BK21 Four project at the Department of Public Policy & Management. Later, Lih Shiun Goh (Tencent), Yohan Lee (Google), and Won-Yong Shin (Yonsei University) joined the initiative, playing instrumental roles in making the project a reality.

Additionally, Jiwoong Yoon (KAPS), Steve Park (Tencent), Taehyung Lee (Kyobo Life), Yonggyun Yu (KAERI), and Jeesun Baik (Yonsei University) provided various forms of support to ensure the event's success. Lastly, we deeply appreciate the institutional support provided by Google, Tencent, and KAPS, as well as all the participants' hard work and commitment to social good.

Our Supporters & Partners

We are grateful for the commitment and contributions of organizations that share our vision and have joined hands with us in our mission. Here is the list of organizations (in addition to the Digital Governance Lab) that provided various supports for our projects.

We are grateful for the commitment and contributions of organizations that share our vision and have joined hands with us in our mission. Here is the list of organizations (in addition to the Digital Governance Lab) that provided various supports for our projects.