Filipino Developers Create 13
Apps for Social Good at FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge
Manila, Philippines (November 23-24, 2024) – The FlutterFlow HackFest:
Impact Challenge, hosted by the FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila,
celebrated the creativity and ingenuity of Filipino developers as they raced
against the clock to build solutions for global challenges. Over an exhilarating
24-hour hackathon, 13 teams crafted innovative applications with the power to
drive social impact and advance sustainable development.
Turning Ideas into Impact in 24
Hours
The HackFest kicked off on November
22 at the Google Philippines office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
City, where participants drew inspiration from keynote speakers. Jan Michael
Jaudian, Head of Customer Engineering for the Philippines and Vietnam at
Google, highlighted how technology serves as both a catalyst and toolkit for
solving real-world problems. Elmerei Cuevas, Social Innovation Analyst
at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), offered a compelling
overview of the Philippines’ progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), motivating participants to develop meaningful apps for social good and sustainable
development.
(FFDG) Manila organized the FlutterFlow Hackfest: Impact Challenge Day 1 at
Google Philippines Office, Taguig City.
On November 23, the action
culminated at Common Ground Rockwell in Makati City with an electrifying
Demo Day. Teams presented apps developed entirely in 24 hours using
FlutterFlow’s intuitive platform.
·
Team Null clinched the ₱50,000 grand
prize with Sustancia, an AI-powered app designed to foster balanced
eating habits and provide city-wide nutrition insights.
·
Team Flux took second place and a ₱30,000
prize with Inspectrum, an innovative app utilizing eye gaze tracking
technology to aid in the early detection of ADHD and ASD.
·
Team Neosolve earned the ₱20,000
third-place prize for Procrash, a gamified productivity app that
transforms habit-building into an engaging adventure.
Team Members include Miguel Kalaw, Lauvigne Lumeda, Kean Louis Rosales,
Renato Causing.
Mentors and Judges:
Participants received guidance from
an exceptional lineup of mentors and judges, including industry luminaries like
Steve Ng (FlutterFlow), Allan Tan (Predictive Systems Inc), Miguel
Fermin (White Cloak Technologies), Vince Rocha (Mylo Speech Buddy), Jeff
Mendoza (MyCondoPal), Myles Delfin (BikeScout), Joshua de Guzman
(Dub), Jake Go (Springboard), Albert Padin (mWell), Atty.
Hazel Manaog-Mendoza, and Michie Ang (Women Who Code). Their
expertise was pivotal in shaping the participants’ ideas into impactful
solutions. Special appreciation is also extended to Dominic Medenilla
(Google), whose efforts ensured the hackathon’s success.
Apps Driving Social Good Aligned
with SDGs
The 13 innovative apps developed at
the HackFest addressed challenges across three key Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs):
·
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Apps
like Sustancia, Inspectrum, Optimai, and AI Rescue addressed nutrition,
early disease detection, providing mental health support, and improving emergency
response.
·
SDG 4: Quality Education – Solutions such
as Ipaglaban Mo, ElevatEd, Procrash, and A11y focused on delivering
legal education, supporting learners with dyscalculia, enhancing productivity,
and creating a web accessibility platform.
·
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
– Apps like ECO Learn, SureBin, Scrapify, Repari, and Rent ‘n Lend
offered innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, efficient waste
management, recycling, household repairs, and community resource-sharing.
Paving the Way for Social Good
Through Technology
With FlutterFlow, developers,
designers and tech enthusiasts can now bring ideas to life in just 24 hours, as
demonstrated by FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge. This accelerated
development process empowers everyone to experiment and iterate quickly. The
event showcased the overall potential of FlutterFlow to drive innovation and
social impact.
FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG)
Manila is committed to inspiring a new generation of Filipino tech talent. By
fostering a community of passionate developers, we aim to drive positive change
and build a brighter future for the Philippines.
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