Students from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) have made Pakistan proud on the global stage by securing five winning positions at the prestigious Hack for Humanity 2025 global hackathon, hosted by Devpost. Out of a competitive pool of 112 international teams, five student teams from Mehran University not only ranked among the top winners but also demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and a firm commitment to leveraging technology for real-world social impact.
The annual Hack for Humanity competition is a globally recognized hackathon that challenges participants to develop technology solutions that address pressing humanitarian and societal challenges. The 2025 edition saw solutions ranging from mental health support platforms to environmental awareness games, and Mehran University students proved themselves to be not only capable coders but also empathetic technologists.
One of the highest-ranked teams from Mehran, Balance Beacon, secured 6th place overall with their web app designed to assist caregivers of individuals suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The team—comprising Maryam Qureshi, Tayyaba Bhatti, and Zoya Zahid—developed a resourceful platform that empowers mental health support systems by providing structured and accessible information for caregivers.
In 17th place, CampusHub impressed judges with their interactive web platform aimed at facilitating the exchange of on-campus resources such as books, musical instruments, and tools among students. Team members Muzammil Odho, Muhammad Yaqoob, Zaeem Raza, and Muzammil Hussain tapped into the sharing economy model to create a collaborative student environment.
Meanwhile, Uniride, a ride-pooling mobile app designed specifically for students to coordinate shared campus commutes, took 20th place and also won the Public Voting Award, reflecting its popularity and utility. Developed by Sunjay Kumar, Varoon Kumar, and Muhammad Sajid, the app addresses transportation inefficiencies and promotes sustainable commuting.
Securing 24th place, Medishift-Align proposed a web platform that streamlines the management of shift schedules for healthcare workers—an essential solution in today’s high-pressure medical environments. Team members Muhammad Uzair, Sumit Sharma, Abdullah Nizamani, and Yasir Ali envisioned a user-friendly tool to enhance coordination in hospitals and clinics.
EnviroVenture, a gamified solution that raises environmental awareness among youth, ranked 31st. Created by Hadisa Fatima Syed, Amna Azeem, Darshna Om, and Aiman Ansari, the educational game encourages responsible environmental behavior through engaging content and challenges.
The success of these students was not a coincidence but a testament to dedicated mentorship and academic support. Special recognition was given to Dr. Rabeea Jaffari, whose expert guidance and encouragement helped shape these ambitious ideas into award-winning realities.
The students’ triumph at Hack for Humanity 2025 reinforces the rising presence of Pakistani youth in global tech innovation. It also signals a broader trend of purpose-driven technology emerging from academic institutions in Pakistan. These projects exemplify how innovation can be used as a force for good, addressing mental health, sustainability, and community collaboration.
As the future of tech continues to evolve, platforms like Devpost’s Hack for Humanity play a crucial role in spotlighting meaningful innovation. And with young changemakers like those from Mehran University leading the charge, the future of tech for good looks incredibly promising.
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