--- Ideation ---
Ideation is a critical stage in any hackathon event. When coming up with solutions, you should consider a few factors.
These factors include:
Implementability,
Sustainability,
Scalability,
Impact level,
Relevance,
Theme coherence,
User relevance,
Stakeholder relevance, and
Tech & AI enhancement.
- Keep the focus on one or two main problems you would like to solve.
This will improve your chances of coming up with a workable solution.
- Implementability refers to the feasibility of your idea.
- Can it realistically be implemented within the constraints of the hackathon - the time, skills, and resources available?
- A great idea is only as good as its execution.
- Sustainability considers the long-term viability of your idea.
- Does it provide a solution that is sustainable and doesn't create new, unmanageable problems?
- Sustainable solutions are often environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable.
- Scalability is about potential growth.
- Can your solution be scaled to accommodate growth, increased demand, or expanded scope? .
- Solutions that are scalable have the potential to impact a larger audience and provide more value over time
- Levels of impact refers to the magnitude of the effect your solution will have on the problem it's solving.
- Will it make a significant difference to a small group, or a small difference to a large group?
- The best solutions often have a profound impact on their intended audience.
- Theme coherence means your idea should align with the theme of the hackathon.
- Does it adhere to the spirit and objectives of the event?
- Theme-coherent ideas are likely to be more favorably received by the judges.
- Relevance to users is about whether your idea meets the needs of the end-user.
- Does it solve a real problem they are facing?
- Is it something they would use and find valuable?
User-centric solutions are typically more successful.
- Relevance to stakeholders asks whether your idea is important to the people or organizations who have a vested interest in the problem.
- This can include sponsors, companies, or institutions that will be impacted by or benefit from the solution.
- Tech & AI Enhancement is about leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to augment your solution.
- Can these tools be utilized to make your solution more effective, efficient, or innovative? The strategic use of technology can dramatically increase the impact of your solution.