IMPORTANT: Only Third or Final Year unemployed students currently studying in IT, Data or similar fields, may apply.
Select which theme or themes you want to submit ideas for. You may submit ideas for one or multiple themes. Please provide a concise but clear description of your idea. What technology stack / AI platform would you plan on using to build your prototype?
In this theme we’re interested in ideas that explore how AI could support individuals in building healthier lifestyles, improving performance, and staying motivated over time. Think about how intelligent systems might analyse personal context, respond dynamically to changing conditions, and provide meaningful guidance that helps people achieve their goals.
Making healthy choices isn’t always easy. Many people struggle with information overload, time constraints, and uncertainty about what choices are best for them. This theme focuses on how AI and digital innovation could help people make better everyday decisions around food, nutrition, and lifestyle.
This theme explores how technology could be used to support safer environments — from individual homes to entire neighbourhoods. Think about how data, analytics, and intelligent systems might help people act earlier, respond faster, and build stronger community-level protection.
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