GoSHackathon

Practice Problems

Innovation

Creativity

What is a hackathon?

There are different types of hackathons. GoSHackathon uses the term 'hack' as a clever solution to a problem rather than to 'hack' into a computer or software without permission of the owner or company.

So you don't have to be a tech whiz, but you do need to be a creative thinker and cooperative collaborator!

GoSHackathon Problems

Your team will have a choice of four problems to choose from. These are top secret until the Hackathon where they will be released to all teams.

Here are some clues:

Problems are related to our region and future

There are many different ways to gain points for your team

The Sustainable Development Goals underline each problem

Solving real world problems with innovation at GoSH graphic

What are the SDGs?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity.

Ways to Earn Points

Read all the information upfront as a group. Appoint a record keeper

Research your topic. What has already been done? What innovations exist?

Idea Development - allocate roles, set goals, plan, test, improve

As a team, choose a problem to focus on. Note how you came to this decision

Idea Generation - no right or wrong. Write, draw, type every idea as a team

Prototyping. How can you effectively communicate your solution?

Practice Problems

The way we grow, use, and share food is facing big challenges, including waste, water use, and missed opportunities to create new food products.

There is a pressing need for smarter, more sustainable farming and food systems that support people, protect the environment, and make better use of the food we produce.

You are invited to develop an innovative and practical idea that could improve how we farm, reduce waste, create exciting new food products, and inspire the next generation to help build a fairer and stronger food future.

Secondary Level

Design an equitable and sustainable solution to strengthen Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector by increasing value-added production, reducing waste, and improving on-farm practices through innovation and technology.
Consider the needs of vulnerable groups—such as regional producers, small-scale farmers, and food-insecure families—by proposing practical, scalable, and environmentally responsible systems that support local food manufacturing, enhance productivity, and make agri-food careers more attractive to the next generation.

Primary Level

Think of a fair and smart way to help farmers and food makers in Western Australia.

Your idea should help us use the food we grow in better ways, waste less food and water, and find new tools or ideas to make farming easier and more helpful. Make sure your plan helps everyone, including small farmers, people living in the country, and families who don’t always have enough to eat. Try to come up with a solution that works well now, can grow over time, and is good for the environment.