Youth for Climate Leadership Hackathon

Curious about climate action but don’t have a ready-made solution? That’s perfectly okay. Join us for a one-day, hands-on Climate Innovation Sprint where you’ll work on real-world climate case studies, learn how to use AI tools for solution design, and collaborate with peers to build practical, implementable ideas. You do not need a prior climate or tech background.You do not need a pre-existing idea.You can register individually or as a team — teams will be formed on the day. Organised by Connecting Dreams Foundation, this immersive experience is designed to help students move from problem understanding to solution-building, supported by structured frameworks, AI-enabled tools, and mentor guidance. 🔍 What you’ll work onParticipants will be assigned climate-focused problem statements / case studies at the venue and guided step-by-step to: understand the challenge,ideate viable interventions,and explore how AI can support climate-resilient decision-making and impact. 🏆 What’s at stakeHigh-performing teams will earn a direct pathway to the National Artificial Intelligence for Good Summit & Finale in Delhi, hosted by Ashoka Innovators for the Public and Connecting Dreams Foundation. ✨ What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in climate problem-solving 🌱Practical exposure to ethical and applied AI tools 🤖Structured mentoring and facilitationA project you can build on beyond the eventOpportunity for national-level visibilityCertificate of participation 📜 📌 Who Can Apply? Students aged 18–25 (UG / PG)All disciplines welcome — policy, science, humanities, tech, management and moreAnyone interested in climate, sustainability, AI, or social impact 👥 Participation Format Individual or team registrations acceptedTeams will be formed or refined on the dayInterdisciplinary collaboration encouraged 📅 Event Format One-day, in-person innovation sprintIncludes:guided learning sessionscase-study based group workAI-enabled prototypingmentoring touchpointsfinal presentations Come with curiosity — leave with clarity, skills and a solution-in-progress. 🌍💡