The brief
Eight problems.
One day to move.
Pick one direction, narrow it to a real user, and make the smallest version that proves the idea can work.
01Accessible AI
Plain Language Anywhere
Turn dense public or educational information into clear, accessible formats without losing the source.
Minimum credible demo- Accept text, a URL, or a document
- Create at least two accessible outputs
- Keep source passages traceable
- Include a simple user-feedback loop
Guardrail: Do not present medical or legal summaries as professional advice. 02Climate resilience
Ready, Block by Block
Help one neighbourhood, campus, or community prepare for extreme heat or local flooding.
Minimum credible demo- Show a current risk snapshot
- Map or list vulnerable points
- Prioritise a practical action checklist
- Make the plan shareable or usable offline
Guardrail: Clearly label simulated data, data gaps, and uncertainty. 03Trusted civic tools
Verify Before You Share
Help people inspect a public claim or document through evidence, provenance, and an honest “unknown” state.
Minimum credible demo- Accept a claim or document
- Compare supporting and opposing evidence
- Label every source and date
- Share the reasoning—not only a verdict
Guardrail: Automated output must not be presented as an official fact-check. 04Smarter learning & work
Handoff Without the Meeting
Convert scattered notes and messages into a handoff people can understand and act on.
Minimum credible demo- Accept mixed, messy inputs
- Extract decisions, owners, blockers, and deadlines
- Allow review and correction
- Export a clean, shareable handoff
Guardrail: Preserve traceability and never invent an owner or deadline. 05Public health
Care, Even on Low Signal
Design a low-bandwidth pathway that helps people find appropriate nearby care and prepare useful information before a visit.
Minimum credible demo- Work on a slow or intermittent connection
- Offer clear next-step navigation
- Create a concise visit-preparation summary
- Support at least two languages or accessibility modes
Guardrail: Do not diagnose, prescribe, or replace emergency services. 06Digital safety
Scam Pattern Radar
Help a user recognise suspicious patterns in a message, listing, or payment request before they act.
Minimum credible demo- Accept text or an image
- Highlight specific warning signals
- Explain why each signal matters
- Offer a safe verification checklist
Guardrail: Never claim certainty; protect submitted personal information. 07Community access
Find the Door In
Make one essential local service—scholarships, benefits, shelters, legal aid, or public facilities—easier to discover and understand.
Minimum credible demo- Use a structured, source-backed directory
- Support plain-language filtering
- Show eligibility or access steps
- Display source freshness and ownership
Guardrail: Do not invent service availability or eligibility. 08Responsible automation
The Human Checkpoint
Redesign one repetitive workflow so automation does the busywork while a person keeps control of important decisions.
Minimum credible demo- Visualise the current and improved flow
- Automate at least one real step
- Add an explicit review checkpoint
- Log changes and failure states
Guardrail: High-impact decisions must remain reviewable and reversible. 