PS-01ADVANCED
Real-time sign language translator
Build a system that converts live sign language video into text or speech with low latency, usable on commodity hardware.
domain: AI / ML
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PS-02INTERMEDIATE
AI study companion for low-bandwidth regions
An offline-first learning assistant that summarizes, quizzes, and adapts to a student's pace without constant connectivity.
domain: AI / ML
PS-03INTERMEDIATE
Tamper-proof certificate verification
On-chain issuance and one-click verification of academic certificates that institutions and employers can trust.
domain: Blockchain / Web3
PS-04ADVANCED
Smart water grid monitor
Low-cost sensor network that detects leaks and contamination in municipal water lines and alerts in real time.
domain: IoT / Hardware
PS-05ADVANCED
Emergency triage assistant
Help first responders prioritize patients in mass-casualty events using vitals capture and on-device inference.
domain: HealthTech
PS-06BEGINNER
Micro-savings for gig workers
Automated round-up savings and instant credit scoring built on irregular gig-economy income streams.
domain: FinTech
PS-07BEGINNER
Open innovation — surprise us
Any problem worth solving. Judged on impact, execution, and how far you push it in 24 hours.
domain: Open Innovation
PS-08INTERMEDIATE
Mental health early-warning signals
Privacy-first detection of burnout and distress patterns from opt-in digital behavior, with humane interventions.
domain: HealthTech