A hackathon is a 48-hour innovation event that brings groups of people with various skills together in developing a solution to a predetermined challenge. Participants work in groups all day and night on their own creative projects. They share knowledge and skills while networking. Occasionally, the hackathons lead to new business ventures.
This year's hackathon will be focussing on challenges in Space Medicine! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate regardless of educational background. Whether you're coming in with a team or as an individual, make sure you register by clicking on the blue "register" button on the right.
We are looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Schedule of Events:
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Day 1 |
Time |
Location |
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Registration Opens |
6:00 pm |
KATZ atrium |
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Opening Remarks and Challenge Reveal |
6:30 pm |
KATZ 1-080 |
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Brainstorming |
7:15 pm |
KATZ session rooms |
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Deadline for submitting topic request |
8:00 pm |
KATZ Master Hackers session room |
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Day 2 |
Time |
Location |
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Doors Open |
9:00 am |
KATZ session rooms Breakfast provided in Hacker Snacks room |
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Lunch (provided) |
12:00 pm |
Lunch provided in Hacker Snacks room |
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Day 3 |
Time |
Location |
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Doors Open |
9:00 am |
KATZ session rooms Breakfast provided in Hacker Snacks room |
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Project Submission Deadline |
12:00 pm |
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Judging Break / Lunch Break |
12:00 pm |
Lunch provided in Hacker Snacks room |
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Winners Announced & closing remarks |
1:00 pm |
KATZ 1-080 |
Eligibility
Everyone over the age of 14 is eligible to participate!
Requirements
- Must submit a 30 second video on devpost and the official Space Apps Challenge website
- Any other material can be submitted on the devpost website.
- If planning a live demo, make sure the Master Hackers know about it prior to the judging period.
Prizes
$200 in prizes
Master Hacker
(2)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nathalie Lévesque
Coordinator, Access to information and Open data / Canadian Space Agency
Judging Criteria
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Ambition of Problem
Scale and complexity of the problem being explored. -
Quality of Implementation
Ability of the team to reach a solution and evaluated the project's viability. -
Human Impact
Total impact of the idea and specific impact on space medicine and terrestrial healthcare. -
Quality of Presentation
Ability for the judges to clearly understand (a) what the desired functionality is, and (2) see the benefits of the functionality.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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