We create real solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), by organizing global hackathons. We like to call it citizen-driven innovation. Our three core values are Sustainability, Diversity and Impact.
Our Mission
Our mission is creating real solutions to the United Nation’s 17 Sustianable Development Goals (SDG’s)s, by bringing people all over the world together in hackathons. We call it citizen-driven innovation.
Sustainability
The SDG’s is at the heart of everything we do. Together with all parts of society – private and public sector, academia and citizens – we find the solutions we need for the society of tomorrow.
Diversity
The best solutions come from diverse teams, this is a fact proven by science. Diversity in competence, background, age and experience is crucial for finding the solutions of tomorrow.
Impact
A great idea is nothing if it’s not made a reality. By supporting the best solutions from our hackathons in our customized acceleration program Build for Earth, we are an active partner in creating real solutions for our earth and the people living on it.
Our method
With our unique method Dream! Hack! Build! we unleash the power of citizen-driven innovation through hackathons.
The Dream! Hack! Build! framework is central to our approach to citizen-driven innovation through hackathons.
Dream! is the initial phase where participants co-create diverse and relevant challenges through a Dream campaign. This period can last from a few days to a year, allowing extensive community input that shapes the hackathon’s direction. Here, participants share their visions for the future, connecting deeply with the project and providing valuable insights that organizational leaders might overlook.
Hack! is where these pre-crafted challenges come to life. Participants, organized into teams, tackle these challenges during the hackathon. Their efforts are aligned with real-world needs, supported by mentorship and collaboration with partners and jury members. This not only fosters a dynamic environment for innovation but also builds new networks and potential future collaborations.
Build! is the final phase where winning ideas from the hackathon are developed into viable solutions through a six-month acceleration program, Build for Earth. This phase supports winners and enriches the broader hackathon community, highlighting the tangible outcomes of our events and the effectiveness of citizen-driven innovation in promoting sustainability.
To delve deeper into each phase and our methodology, consider reading more in our book
Partnerships are fundamental to our mission at Hack for Earth, as they are a key element for our ability to drive sustainable and innovative solutions. We are committed to collaborating with organizations that share our dedication to sustainability and innovation.
We are actively seeking partners for our upcoming initiative at COP29. If your organization aligns with our values and goals, we encourage you to reach out. For more information and to express your interest, please use our contact form. Together, we can make a significant impact on our planet’s future.
The Hack for Earth universe consists of a foundation and a company, both with the mission to spread the method of citizen-driven innovation with hackathons to the world.
The Hack for Earth Foundation, established in 2021 by Ann Molin, is a non-profit organization committed to generating tangible solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through hackathons. Our mission is to mobilize global participation, inspiring individuals from various corners of the world to actively contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Through these collaborative and innovative events, we aim to harness collective creativity and drive significant environmental and social change.
The Hack for Earth foundation is registered in Stockholm Sweden and is supervised by the County Administrative Board of Stockholm (Länsstyrelsen i Stockholms län). Hack for Earth Foundation, Åvägen 46E, 296 38 Åhus, SWEDEN. Organizational number is 802481-8083.
Hack for Earth AB was established in 2023 by founders Ann Molin and Love Dager in response to an increasing demand for customizable hackathons and tools that advance sustainable innovation. The company offers a unique suite of services under the Dream! Hack! Build! Method, tailored to organizations eager to embrace and implement citizen-driven innovation. This approach is designed to help more organizations engage with their communities, harness collective creativity, and drive meaningful change.
Hack for Earth AB is a company registered in Sweden, operating globally. Organizational number 559368-5505 address ℅ Grant Thornton, Spannmålsgatan 9, 291 32 Kristianstad, SWEDEN
Spreading the method of citizen-driven innovation with hackathons to the world