Problems Identified

• The development of technology has gone a long way and everything is just a touch away. But these advancements can also be regarded as encouraging a propensity to isolate oneself because there is no inherent need for social connection. Consequently, deteriorating interpersonal relationships impact mental health and heighten the tendency to feel lonely.
• Social media platforms pull individuals further away from genuine, non-virtual connections even while they make it simpler to create a community.
• Due to a shorter attention span, there are less genuine relationships and face-to-face interactions.
• Need for approaches to improve social cohesiveness and human networking in combination with technical improvements.

Idea

• A cross-platform mobile application that brings people closer to the physical environment and forms meaningful connections by organising real-world Treasure Hunts for free and winning rewards. The app uses machine learning to match users and form teams of like-minded people.
• Users can choose from a wide variety of pre-set, themed clues or even create their own.
• The answer to every clue is a location and they can be unlocked through QR code scanning or location tracking.
• Users are encouraged to click pictures with their teammates and can view their pictures as memory threads.

How Huntly strives to make an impact?

• Help form new connections and increase real bonding. Our app forms teams based on people’s interests resulting in social connections that are far more likely to last.
• Decrease screen time by allowing the participants to enjoy the physical environment.
• Increase physical activity, focus, creativity and promote physical and mental well-being.
• Offer the best team-building activity for large and small firms alike.
• A unique way for brands to increase awareness about their products and increase sales.

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