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 on
Participants 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 stake
High-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 facilitation

• ​A project you can build on beyond the event

• ​Opportunity for national-level visibility

• ​Certificate of participation 📜

​📌 Who Can Apply?

• ​Students aged 18–25 (UG / PG)

• ​All disciplines welcome — policy, science, humanities, tech, management and more

• ​Anyone interested in climate, sustainability, AI, or social impact

​👥 Participation Format

• ​Individual or team registrations accepted

• ​Teams will be formed or refined on the day

• ​Interdisciplinary collaboration encouraged

​📅 Event Format

• ​One-day, in-person innovation sprint

• ​Includes:

  • ​guided learning sessions

  • ​case-study based group work

  • ​AI-enabled prototyping

  • ​mentoring touchpoints

  • ​final presentations

​Come with curiosity — leave with clarity, skills and a solution-in-progress. 🌍💡