About HACK-A-ADDICT

HACK-A-ADDICT is a 24-hour hackathon dedicated to fighting substance abuse through innovative technology. Happening on January 18th and 19th, 2025, this event challenges participants to create impactful apps focused on prevention, raising awareness, and supporting those affected by addiction. It brings together tech enthusiasts, creatives, and problem-solvers to work towards one common goal: reducing addiction in our communities. Whether you’re passionate about coding, design, or social impact, HACK-A-ADDICT is your opportunity to help build a healthier, addiction-free future. Join us and make a real difference!

Prevention

Detection and Reporting

• Educational Tools: Build platforms highlighting the risks of substance abuse and benefits of a life without addiction.

• Campaign Materials: Create videos, infographics, and social media content to promote prevention of substance abuse.

• Data Analytics: Develop tools that assist law enforcement agencies in tracking activities related to substance abuse crimes and predicting future trends.

• Policy Development: Create platforms that help policymakers understand the impact of addiction in their communities and formulate effective policies.

Support and Rehabilitation

Raise Awareness

• Monitoring Tools: Build apps to track recovery progress, manage medications, and set appointment reminders.

• Motivational Support: Create platforms with motivational content, success stories, and daily encouragement.

• Early Warning Systems: Develop apps to alert authorities about hotspots and trends.

• Community Engagement: Build platforms for community-driven prevention of substance abuse and education.

Treatment and Recovery

Law Enforcement & Policy Making

• Resource Directories: Create apps with directories of support services like rehab centers and hotlines.

• Virtual Support Groups: Develop platforms for virtual support groups to share experiences and offer mutual support.

• Anonymous Reporting: Create systems for anonymously reporting activities related to substance abuse to authorities.

• Data Analysis Tools: Develop tools to analyze data related to substance abuse patterns and help authorities make informed decisions.

Innovative Solutions

Youth Engagement

• Interactive Platforms: Create platforms that connect families, schools, law enforcement, and healthcare providers for prevention of substance abuse and support.

• Event Coordination: Develop tools to organize community events and workshops on prevention of substance abuse and education.

• Wearable Tech: Innovate wearable technology that can monitor signs of substance abuse or assist in recovery management.

• AI and Machine Learning: Utilize AI and Machine Learning to predict substance abuse patterns, personalize recovery plans, and improve treatment outcomes.

Community Building

Empowering families & Caregivers

• Educational Games: Create educational games and apps targeting youth to educate them about the risks of substance abuse in an engaging way.

• Peer Support Networks: Develop peer support networks where young people can support each other in staying away from addiction.

• Interoperability: Ensure that new solutions can integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare, law enforcement, and educational systems.

• Scalability: Design solutions that can be scaled to other regions and adapted to various demographic needs.

Hackathon Mission

Integrations with Existing Services

• Event Management Tools: Build platforms to schedule activities, manage registrations, and track attendees for events promoting prevention of substance abuse.

• Collaboration Portals: Connect communities and experts to co-host workshops, share resources, and promote education.

Event Coordination

• Develop applications / platforms that support families & caregivers with resources to identify early signs of substance abuse , provide emotional support with professional help

• Create digital training platforms for families to better understand addiction & learn strategies to support their loved ones.

Hosted By

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Kothamangalam, Kerala

A short story about us

The IEEE Student Branch MACE (Student Branch Code: 32041), established on November 17th, 1988, is one of the largest student branches globally, with over 400 student members. For over 35 years, IEEE MACE SB has conducted numerous events to enhance students' skills and prepare them for the rapidly changing industry. The branch offers a Hardware Laboratory for technical project development and regularly conducts training programs, talks, professional awareness sessions, hackathons, industrial visits, debates, quizzes, and workshops. They are committed to meeting students' interests and guiding them to become responsible professionals for a better tomorrow.

About Prize Pool

₹ 1,00,000

₹ 50,000

₹ 25,000

(One Lakh Rupees)

(Twenty Five Thousand Rupees)

(Fifty Thousand Rupees)

Hackathon Timeline

Registration Ends

December 28, 2024

Final Shortlisting

January 1, 2025

Registration Begins

December 02, 2024

Hackathon Ends

January 19, 2025

Hackathon Begins

January 18, 2025

Last Date for Abstract Submission

December 28, 2024

Abstract Format

• Select the hackathon missions

• Abstract

• Technology Stack

• Solution Overview

• Potential Outcomes

• Summary

Corporate Sponsors

Ownership and Maintenance Guidelines

Ownership:

The first-place winning application will be jointly owned by the Lions Club -District 318B , Model Lions Club of Adoor Emirates and Digital Pebbles (Digital Partner), along with its creators.

Purpose:

The application is intended strictly for social welfare purposes and must remain free of charge. It is not to be used for commercial or profit-driven activities.

Maintenance and Updates:

Updates and upgrades to the application will be managed by the original creators, who will receive financial support from the Model Lions Club of Adoor Emirates for their services. If the original creators are unavailable or unable to provide updates, then Model Lions Club of Adoor Emirates reserves the right to engage an alternative agency to handle maintenance and upgrades.

Individual Sponsors 

PMJF Ln. Subramani Kannan
PMJF Ln. Bindu Subramani
PMJF Ln. Varghese Mathew
PMJF Ln. Vinesh Mohan

PMJF Ln. Santosh Varghese
MJF Ln. Suremya Varghese
Mr. Thirunavukarusu
Mr. Vivek Nadavallil