ICAC Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon 2025
The Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon 2025 (The Hackathon) is jointly organized by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). This event engages youth and promotes the use of technologies in fostering a culture of innovation in the fight against corruption.
Hackathon Challenges
Develop a prototype of ICT-based idea/solution to corruption-related problems in the Asian region, which might include (but not limited to) the following challenges -
- Strengthening the integrity of public procurement processes
- Safeguarding sports from corruption
- Strengthening the finance and insurance sector's resilience to corruption
- Enhancing the integrity in infrastructure projects
Team Composition
A team of 3 members consisting of mixed gender to promote equality. If your team is fewer than 3 persons, you and/or your team member may be paired up with other applicant(s) based on the preferred challenge, skills and knowledge.
Timeline
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Date |
Details |
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29 May (Thu) |
Application Deadline |
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9 Jun (Mon) |
Preliminary Proposal Submission Deadline (applicable to shortlisted team) |
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Mid-Jun |
Online Bootcamp
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Mid-Jun to Mid-Aug |
Project Commencement
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Mid-Aug |
Proposal & Prototype Submission |
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15 to 19 Sept |
Hackathon
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Requirements
- Hong Kong resident (Exchange student is not eligible)
- Between 18 and 35 years old
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Able to attend all online events (Jun 2025) and in-person events (Sep 2025)
Remarks
- All applicants will receive application update from HKUST Connect via connect@ust.hk.
- Shortlisted applicants are required to submit a summary of your team's preliminary proposal by 9 Jun 2025 (Mon).