Turn barriers into access: HER Hack-Astron #7 is open

Turn barriers into access. HER Hack-Astron #7 invites you to build a working public-interest application with Spark-X2.6-4B.

Understand the information. Find the right resource. Access an opportunity. Choose a specific barrier and build an app that opens the way.

The challenge

Use Spark-X2.6-4B in a working application for disaster preparedness and response, health and care, accessibility, gender equality, or another clear public-interest need. Examples include making public information easier to understand, organizing requests for assistance, simplifying complex text, or helping people find support resources.

Focus on a specific group of users and a concrete problem. Show what the app does today and explain its limitations.

How to enter

1. ❤️ Like ⬇️ Download ▶️ Run: start with the Spark-X2.6-4B model and usage guide.
2. Build a working application. Explain the model's role and record enough setup information to reproduce the workflow.
3. Prepare a video demo OR an illustrated walkthrough showing actual inputs, the app in use and real outputs.
4. Publish the complete project in the model's Hugging Face Community Discussions. Include HER Hack-Astron #7 in the title.
5. Reply to GitHub Issue #16 with the direct Discussion link. Publishing on Hugging Face and replying with the link are both required.

Dates and award

• Submissions open: October 23, 2026 (UTC).
• Deadline: October 31, 2026, 23:59 UTC — November 1 at 07:59 in Beijing (UTC+8).
• One winner receives USD 100. Judging and the announcement follow the deadline.
• Individuals of any gender are welcome. Teams must have at least 50% women contributors.
• No live presentation or upfront entry/prize-claim fee. Disclose any AI-assisted development.

Your three starting points

• Download the model and read the usage guide
• Publish your complete project
• Read all rules and submit your Discussion link

Questions and partnerships: [e-mail]

Her Code, Her Impact.