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2025 ASIAN CREATIVE FESTIVAL

Social Impact Hackathon

May 23 - 25, 2025 | Pratt Institute

Join us for the 2025 Social Impact Hackathon, where AAPI creatives, nonprofits, and businesses come together to tackle real-world challenges. Through storytelling, social media campaigns, and digital solutions, participants will collaborate with seven nonprofits to drive awareness and impact!

What's included?

Create. Collaborate. Make a social Impact. Team up with four creatives, tackle real-world challenges for nonprofits, join expert-led workshops, and pitch your ideas for exciting prizes.

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Collaboration

Team up with 4 other creatives to solve real world problems and assist non profit organizations

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Workshops

Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on skills such as brand strategy and social media. Register here

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Keynote Talks

Gain insights from professional speakers on technology,design and social impact

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Pitch & Prizes

Present your solution to judges, compete for prizes, and bring your ideas to life with non-profit

Non profits

We’re a hackathon with social good at its heart. Our nonprofits have presented several problem areas and projects to tackle their most pressing needs. Here are the incredible organizations that we’ve partnered with:

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Community

Welcome to Chinatown

ensures Chinatown’s future remains vibrant and resilient through tailored support and community-driven initiatives.

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Asian American Arts Alliance

fosters collaboration, representation, and advocacy in the arts, ensuring diverse voices are heard and celebrated.

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Asian American Mental Health Collective

focuses on accessible care by providing culturally informed clinical services, virtual peer support, and resources for Asian mental health providers.

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Asian American Dream

info@mysite.com

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PAWS NYC

is dedicated to helping New York City’s most vulnerable residents stay with their pets through critical programs and services.

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Project Barkada

unites communities by amplifying voices, empowering individuals, and sharing the Barkada Spirit of collaboration and support.

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Kageno

works in Kenya and Rwanda, we empower communities with resources to build a better future.

Judges & Mentors

Guided by industry pioneers, participants will receive expert mentorship and feedback to help bring their ideas to life.

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Name 1

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Hackathon Schedule

Day 1

Fri, May 23

Check-in

6:30 PM

Kick-off - intro, rules, prize

7:00 PM

Team greeting

8:00 PM

Mentor check-in

8:30 PM

Day 1 ends

9:30 PM

Day 2

Sat, May 24

Check-in

9:00 AM

Workshop

10:00 AM

Keynote speakers & sponsors

11:00 AM

Lunch break

12:00 PM

Hacking

1:00 PM

Submission

4:00 PM

Pitch presentation

4:30 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM

Day 2 ends

6:30 PM

Hackathon Schedule

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FAQs

Who can participate in this hackathon?

This hackathon is open to students and professionals who are passionate about using technology to create innovative solutions for nonprofit organizations.
How do I register for the hackathon?

You can register by clicking on the Sign Up button at the top of the page, which will redirect you to the participation form.
What should I bring to the hackathon? Are there any prerequisites or required skills?

This hackathon is open to all, regardless of experience level. Just bring your creativity, problem-solving mindset, and any tools or devices you need to code and collaborate.
What are the judging criteria?

Details on judging criteria to be added.
What prizes are available?

Details on prizes to be added.
How can I stay up-to-date on hackathon news and announcements?

Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our website to stay updated with the latest news and announcements.

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