Sci‑Tech Hackathon for Private Schools
This program enables private schools to engage students in a global‑standard innovation journey and turn real‑world challenges into actionable solutions through a clear scientific & technical methodology.
- Teacher upskilling for innovation mentorship and team leadership.
- Students learn to turn ideas into solutions and prototypes.
- Professional project package (pitch + documentation + validation).
- Boost school reputation as an innovation‑driven institution.
Target Audience
Private schools, student innovation teams with teacher mentors.
Key Deliverables
Problem statement, prototype, validation plan, final pitch.
Judging Method
Innovation + impact + feasibility + scientific validation + pitch.
Registration & Coordinator
Register the school and nominate a contact person and team mentors.
Attend Mandatory Workshops
Workshops for teachers and students to build required skills before project kickoff.
Problem & Research
Define the problem, gather data, build testable hypotheses.
Solution & Prototype
Build a prototype, run initial validation, and iterate improvements.
Documentation & Pitch
Professional project pack: pitch deck, documentation, validation results, and impact.
Judging & Results
Judging with global-style rubric and announcing outstanding schools and teams.
Team Formation
Each team: 2–6 students + a school mentor. Schools may register multiple teams based on readiness.
Academic Integrity
Projects must be original with proper citations. Plagiarism or uncredited ready-made projects are not allowed.
Safety & Privacy
Follow lab safety measures and protect student data; do not collect sensitive data without consent.
Use of AI
AI tools are allowed with disclosure: what was used, how it helped, and what the team created themselves.
Intellectual Property
IP belongs to the team/school, with permission to present for judging and platform showcasing.
Evaluation Rubric
Problem clarity, innovation, impact, feasibility, validation, execution quality, and pitching.
1) Innovation & Design Thinking
User understanding, problem framing, ideation, solution selection, and user journey mapping.
- Deliverable: problem statement + 10 ideas + selected concept.
- Task: 3 short interviews and documented insights.
2) Research, Validation & Hypotheses
Credible sources, experiment design, data collection, success metrics, and risk reduction.
- Deliverable: validation plan + testable hypotheses + initial data.
- Task: run a pilot test and record results.
3) Prototyping & School‑Friendly Tech
Paper/digital/physical prototypes, simple tools, and practical technical options.
- Deliverable: prototype + flow diagram + materials list.
- Task: a 60‑second prototype video.
4) Pitching, Documentation & Judging
Storytelling, pitch deck building, project brief, Q&A readiness, and timing.
- Deliverable: pitch deck + one‑pager + validation summary.
- Task: 3‑minute pitch practice + Q&A.
School & Teams Profile
Manage teams, mentors, and projects in a structured way.
Ready Documentation Templates
Templates for problem, hypotheses, validation plan, and results.
Resource Library
Methods, tools, and examples to raise project quality.
Project Showcase
Showcase projects professionally within TALINCU.
Certificates & Badges
Participation and achievement proof for students and teachers.
Progress Tracking
Clear milestones and tasks to ensure complete delivery.