Hackathon on AI and TGBV
14 December 2026
Refinement & PitchHotel Sheraton
Banani, DhakaOnly 3 Teams
15-30 Nov 2026
Strict DeadlineOverview & Purpose
The AI & SRHR Hackathon 2026 is a selective, intensive process for university students to develop practical, ethical and survivor-centred technology solutions addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TGBV).
Only three teams will be selected. These teams will receive targeted virtual mentoring, arrive with substantial pre-work already completed, refine their prototypes on the day of the Knowledge Fair, and present to a jury.
The process is deliberately focused rather than large-scale. The emphasis is on responsible, realistic innovation rather than open-ended idea generation.
Aligned with the Fair’s theme “AI: Safe Tech, Saves Lives”, the hackathon challenges students to apply artificial intelligence and digital tools in ways that prioritise safety, ethics, privacy and survivor-centred practice. The aim is to produce well-considered prototype concepts that can realistically be taken further after the event.
Four Core Objectives
Bridging technical ingenuity with human rights and SRHR safety standards:
- Generate unique ideas, refine concepts with mentors, and produce implementation designs addressing TGBV
- Encourage genuine collaboration between technology and social science/SRHR perspectives
- Promote the safe, ethical and responsible use of AI to address and tackle TGBV
- Generate prototype-level outputs with clear potential for further testing or development
Challenge Themes
Teams will work under one of the following themes:
Information & Prevention
AI-powered or technology-based tools for awareness, education, information sharing and trend identification that fully protect identities and privacy.
Networking and Safety
Technology-enabled solutions that improve access to reliable information, strengthen referral pathways, and support survivor-centred services.
Empowerment and Response
Tools that help young people recognise, prevent and respond to technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
Mandatory Requirement: All proposals must demonstrate a clear, specific link to TGBV and a strong commitment to ethical and privacy-preserving design.
Eligibility Parameters & Team Composition
Students currently enrolled in universities across Bangladesh
Priority given to teams with members from relevant departments and institutes, including (but not limited to):
Strict Cohort Blueprint
- Five members (at least two female participants preferred)
- Preferred: A mix of technical (ICT/AI-related) and social science/SRHR-related backgrounds
Key Dates
Open call and application period
Selection of teams
Announcement of selected teams
Virtual mentoring window
Hackathon day – prototype refinement and final presentations
Requirements & Selection Criteria
Teams must submit:
- Complete team details and academic backgrounds
- A clear and specific problem statement focused on an aspect of technology-facilitated gender-based violence
- Proposed solution concept
- Intended users / beneficiaries
- Description of how AI or technology will be used, with explicit attention to ethics, privacy and survivor safety
Proposals will be assessed on:
Clarity and specificity of the TGBV issue addressed
Originality within realistic constraints
Practicality given the short timeline, available mentoring and on-site conditions
Relevant skills, disciplinary mix and ability to deliver
The highest-scoring team will receive an award.
All participating teams will receive certificates and visibility during the Knowledge Fair.
The hackathon is designed to produce strong prototype concepts. Any further development, testing or scaling after 14 December remains the responsibility of the teams unless separate follow-up opportunities are announced.
Are you ready to design ethical, survivor-centred AI solutions to tackle TGBV?
Submit your idea by 30 November for the AI & TGBV Hackathon 2026 by Share-Net Bangladesh.