About the challenge
On Saturday, October 17, The AI Collective Taipei is joining Hack for Humanity, a global initiative that brings communities together to build technology for real human needs.
For this Taiwan chapter, we’ll focus on local challenges that affect everyday life—from supporting families and caregivers to navigating disasters and protecting the information ecosystem.
With the operational support of Major League Hacking and credits from our official technology partner Lovable, participants will spend the day turning meaningful local problems into practical prototypes.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, researcher, domain expert, student, founder, or simply someone who cares about Taiwan’s future, you’re invited to build with us.
You do not need to arrive with a team or a fully formed idea. You can participate individually, join a team on the day, and work with others to identify a problem worth solving.
## About the challenge
Taiwan faces complex social, demographic, civic, and environmental challenges. This hackathon is an opportunity to explore how technology, data, and collaboration can help create more resilient communities.
Participants will choose one of four challenge tracks:
### 1. Family Support Systems
Taiwan has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. For many families, the question is not simply whether to have children, but whether life with children feels manageable.
Parents and caregivers often struggle to find reliable information about childcare subsidies, locate available public preschools, and balance work, caregiving, and family life.
How might we make family support easier to discover, understand, and access?
### 2. Long-Term Care
Taiwan is entering a super-aged society, with more than 20% of the population expected to be aged 65 or older by 2026.
Caregivers are under increasing pressure, while many older adults face isolation, mobility challenges, and difficulty navigating long-term care services.
How might technology help older adults live with greater independence—and help caregivers feel less alone?
### 3. Cognitive Resilience
Taiwan’s information environment is fast-moving and increasingly complex. Misinformation spreads daily through LINE, social media, and online communities, affecting public trust and civic life.
How might we help people assess information, understand public issues, and participate more confidently in society?
### 4. Climate and Disaster Resilience
Taiwan is highly exposed to typhoons, torrential rain, flooding, and earthquakes. During a crisis, timely and understandable information can save lives.
How might we help people prepare before disasters happen and make better decisions when emergencies occur?
Get started
The goal is not to build a perfect product in one day. The goal is to understand a meaningful problem, create something useful, and leave with a prototype that can continue growing.
Bring:
• A problem you care about
• Curiosity about Taiwan and its communities
• Your laptop and charger
• Your skills, questions, and willingness to collaborate
You do not need to be an experienced programmer. Developers, designers, researchers, students, policy thinkers, community organizers, and domain experts are all welcome.
## Schedule
12:00–13:00 · Doors open, check-in and lunch
13:00–13:30 · Opening, Lovable credits and challenge briefing
13:30–16:30 · Hacking and prototyping
16:30–16:50 · Deck submission and room changeover
16:50–18:00 · Pitches, audience voting and judges’ remarks
18:00–19:00 · Networking
## Event details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Collaplay, Ximen, Taipei
Language: English and Mandarin
Cost: Free
Organizers: The AI Collective Taipei × Major League Hacking
Official Taiwan partner: Lovable
Hosted on Devpost
