UNLEASH Hacks
UNLEASH Hacks are local innovation sprints for young people to address their region’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Hacks are organized by members of the UNLEASH Community and provide participants with the right tools and skills to develop new ideas and solutions with positive local impact.
The Innovation Process
During the Hacks, participants are working with the UNLEASH methodology, based on human-centered design principles. The two-day program zooms in on the following stages of the innovation process:
Defining a problem based on user needs and clear insights
Brainstorming and selecting ideas to solve the problem
Creating simple versions of the idea to understand how it will work in real life
Testing the solution with users, learning, and adapting
Planning and launching impactful solutions
Hacks Features
Localized
UNLEASH Hacks are defined and developed by locals for locals, activating passionate youth, local stakeholders and community leaders to collectively address sustainability challenges they are close to.
Compact Innovation
Processes
UNLEASH Hacks provide a unique learning opportunity for young people all around the world. The compact program enables participants to explore their creativity and discover tools for developing innovative ideas in just two days!
Community-Led
The Hacks are led by our global network of talented UNLEASH Community members. They organize the Hacks and select pressing local challenges to tackle collectively while gaining leadership skills and spreading innovation tools among local youth.
Localized
UNLEASH Hacks are defined and developed by locals for locals, activating passionate youth, local stakeholders and community leaders to collectively address sustainability challenges they are close to.
Community-Led
The Hacks are led by our global network of talented UNLEASH Ambassadors. They organize the Hacks and select pressing local challenges to tackle collectively, while gaining leadership skills and spreading innovation tools among local youth.
Compact Innovation
Processes
UNLEASH Hacks provide a unique learning opportunity for young people all around the world. The compact program enables participants to explore their creativity and discover tools for developing innovative ideas in just two days!
Upcoming Hacks
ACCELERATING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT – Pakistan
SDG 8 and SDG 9
UNLEASH Hack Pakistan
The Hack is scheduled to take place on September 14 and 15.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS – India
SDG 8, SDG 12, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack India
The Hack is scheduled to take place in Autumn 2024.
Applications are not yet open.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
AGRO YOUTH – Gambia
SDG 1, SDG 2, and SDG 4
UNLEASH Hack Gambia
The Hack is scheduled to take place on September 28 and 29.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BRIDGING CLIMATE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION – Europe
SDG 9, 11, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Europe
The Hack is scheduled to take place in Autumn 2024
Applications are not yet open.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE – Rwanda
SDG 9
UNLEASH Hack Rwanda
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 16 and 23.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BUILDING A RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM – Zambia
SDG 2 and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Zambia
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 19 and 20.
Applications are now closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BUILDING COASTAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE – Mumbai
SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Mumbai
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 9 and 10.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES – Lusaka
SDG 2 and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Lusaka
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 18 and 19.
Applications are currently open. Apply here.
Deadline to apply is October 4 at 4.59 PM CAT
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
BUILDING WATER AND ENERGY RESILIENCE – Morocco
SDG 3, SDG 6, and SDG 7
UNLEASH Hack Morocco
The Hack is scheduled to take place on December 14 and 15.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
CATALYZING CLIMATE ACTION – Pakistan
SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Pakistan
The Hack is scheduled to take place on August 24 and 25.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
CLIMATE INNOVATIONS AND RESILIENCE – Nepal
SDG 11, SDG 13, and SDG 17
UNLEASH Hack Nepal
The Hack is scheduled to take place in September 2024.
Applications are not yet open.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
CLIMATE RESILIENT CULTURAL TOURISM PRACTICES – Kampala
SDG 11, SDG 13, and SDG 17
UNLEASH Hack Kampala
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27.
Applications are now closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
CLIMATE RESILIENT URBAN AREAS – Kigali
SDG 11, SDG 12, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Kigali
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 2 and 3.
Applications are currently open. Apply here.
Deadline to apply is September 22 at 11.59 pm CAT
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
CLIMATE, WATER, AND HEALTH – Haiti
SDG 3, SDG 6, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Haiti
The Hack is scheduled to take place Autumn 2024.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
DECENT WORK AND SOCIAL PROTECTION – Ghana
SDG 8
UNLEASH Hack Ghana
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 2 and 9.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
DIASPORA EQUITY – Germany
SDG 10
UNLEASH Hack Germany
The Hack is scheduled to take place on September 28 and 29.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
DIGNIFIED AND FULFILLING JOBS – Ghana
SDG 4, SDG 8, and SDG 17
UNLEASH Hack Ghana
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 19 and 20.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY – Philippines
SDG 2 and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Philippines
The Hack is scheduled to take place on September 29 and October 6.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
FOOD WASTE – Serbia
SDG 2, SDG 12, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Serbia
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 12 and 19.
Applications are currently open. Apply here.
Deadline to apply is September 10 at 11.59 pm GMT
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
FOSTERING PEACE AND DEMOCRACY – Liberia
SDG 16
UNLEASH Hack Liberia
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 19 and 20.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
GENDER EQUITY AND QUALITY EDUCATION – Rwanda
SDG 4, SDG 8, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Rwanda
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 21 and 22.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
HEALTH AMIDST FLOODS – Burundi
SDG 3, SDG 11, and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Burundi
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 4 and 5.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE – Bolivia
SDG 5 and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Bolivia
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
INNOVATING FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT – Kumasi
SDG 12 and SDG 13
UNLEASH Hack Kumasi
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 15 and 16.
Applications are currently open. Apply here.
Deadline to apply is October 8 at 11.59 pm GMT
For more information contact the Organizing Team here.
LIFTING UP COMMUNITIES – Libya
SDG 3, SDG 4, and SDG 6
UNLEASH Hack Libya
The Hack is scheduled to take place on December 11 and 12.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING – Uganda
SDG 1, SDG 3, and SDG 4
UNLEASH Hack Uganda
The Hack is scheduled to take place late October.
Applications are not yet open.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WATER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT – India
SDG 6 and SDG 7
UNLEASH Hack India
The Hack is scheduled to take place on September 27 and 28.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
SUSTAINU – Sri Lanka
SDG 1, SDG 9, and SDG 11
UNLEASH Hack Sri Lanka
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 9 and 10.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
TECH FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY – Yemen
SDG 8 and SDG 9
UNLEASH Hack Yemen
The Hack is scheduled to take place on November 14 and 23.
Applications are not yet open. For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT – Malawi
SDG 1, SDG 8, and SDG 10
UNLEASH Hack Malawi
The Hack is scheduled to take place on October 4 and 5.
Applications are closed.
For more information contact the Organizing Team at here.
Previous Hacks in 2024
Host an UNLEASH Hack
Would you like to host your own UNLEASH Hack? Learn about how to bring the UNLEASH Methodology to your community and create the impact you want to see around you.
Solutions from Previous Hacks
“During the Hack, I got to collaborate with global talents around the world. I made really meaningful connections, including the co-founders for our project #SoutLout, an interactive story game that offers a playful way for approaching sex education.”
- Heeba Anis,
UNLEASH Hack, 2021
Morocco
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