Urban Hackathon

Byshiv Community, Kyiv Region

July 18–19, 2024

Urban Hackathon – is an open competition for community development project ideas.

Goal – to discover impactful project ideas that can become the foundation for rebuilding and enhancing the community — improving infrastructure, social and municipal services, energy efficiency, ecology, healthcare, job creation, and more.

About Byshiv Community

Byshiv Territorial Community is located in Kyiv region, 50 km west of Kyiv, covering an area of 280 km².
It includes 15 villages and is home to over 10,000 residents.
In 2022, the community suffered significant destruction during the war and was under occupation. A total of 235 residential buildings and 22 social and commercial facilities were damaged or destroyed.
The community holds several geographic and socio-economic advantages: proximity to Kyiv, strong logistics, and available land resources.
Learn more about the community https://byshiv-rada.gov.ua/

How to Participate

Deadline: July 5, 2024

Form a team

(1–10 members))
Deadline: July 12, 2024

Present your idea at the hackathon

Dates: July 18–19, 2024

Wait for results and receive your reward

Announcement: July 31, 2024

Prize Fund

(for team)

$2000

2nd place

$5000

1st place

$1000

3rd place

Prize Fund Sponsor

Note: For individuals, prizes are paid after taxes according to Ukrainian law. For nonprofit organizations, funds are transferred based on a grant agreement and must be used for their intended purpose.

Hackathon

Who Can Join the Urban Hackathon

Community Residents

Active members of the community who have ideas and proposals for improving local infrastructure.

Experts

Professionals in urban infrastructure development working in areas such as energy, education, healthcare, tourism, transportation, housing, safety, and utility services.

Architects and Urban Planners

Specialists who design spatial concepts, master plans, and detailed urban development projects.

Economists

Professionals involved in planning and evaluating the economic aspects of community development projects.

Developers

Entrepreneurs and real estate developers who create new buildings and infrastructure projects.

Interested in Participating?

Event Partners

*The project is being implemented within the framework of the grant competition “Strengthening public participation in early recovery processes in the liberated territories”, which is administered by ISAR Unity with the support of the Partnership for a Strong Ukraine Foundation, funded by partner countries