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Build for Good Hackathon
Learn how the Build for Good Hackathon empowers citizens to innovate, collaborate, and create impactful digital solutions for Singapore.
Last updated 28 April 2025
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Empowering citizens to make Singapore better with the Build for Good (BFG) initiative
BFG is an initiative that empowers citizens to contribute to positive change through hackathons, an accelerator program, and a community.
Connects citizens with resources and opportunities to address public good challenges in Singapore.
Over 600 participants in 2023 created 13 innovative solutions.
What is Build for Good?
Build for Good is an initiative led by Open Government Products (OGP) and is focused on encouraging citizens to strive to make positive changes in Singapore.
The goal is to create an environment where individuals feel empowered and motivated to make meaningful contributions to society, no matter how small that contribution may seem. It's a platform for people to come together and build for the greater good.
Citizens can participate by joining the Build for Good hackathon, accelerator program (available for winning hackathon teams), or community.
Build for Good hackathon
Build for Good hosts yearly month-long citizen hackathons, during which teams select a public issue to tackle, brainstorm solutions, create prototypes, and test them with users.
Throughout this journey, teams receive support in the form of domain expertise, mentorship, workshops, and resources.
Accelerator programme
At the end of the hackathon, teams present their solutions to government leaders and industry experts. Winning teams will receive funding and participate in a 2-month accelerator programme to further refine their products and potentially launch them for real-world use.
BFG community
The Build for Good community strives to unite individuals who are dedicated to improving Singapore. Through engaging talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, our aim is to ignite discussions on vital Singaporean issues and motivate more citizens to take action.
Be a part of our Build for Good community on Telegram to stay updated on our upcoming events!
Who can participate in BFG?
Image taken from BFG 2023
Individuals aged 18 and above who possess a strong commitment to bettering Singapore are welcome to join as builders. Applicants can sign up as a team of 3-5 members or as an individual.
Evaluation criteria — the 4 core attributes that BFG uses to assess applications:
1. Commitment
Can the applicant commit to attending all weekly sessions, and is he/she willing to continue working on the solution after the hackathon?
2. Initiative
Has the applicant thoughtfully considered the problem space and suggested potential solutions?
3. Values
Are there any previous projects or involvement that illustrate the applicant's dedication to serving the public good?
4. Abilities
What is the applicant's level of technical expertise in his/her respective field?
What is the BFG hackathon like?
Build for Good 2023 saw over 600 registrations, 700 problem statements, and the creation of 13 innovative products aimed at serving the public good.
