List of hackathons in Saint Helier, Jersey in 2015

Organised by the Guernsey’s Digital Greenhouse and Startup Guernsey with lead sponsors KPMG, amd main prize sponsor C5 Alliance, this event promises to generate a great deal of interest and participation from the business, entrepreneurial and tech community on the Island. Many companies and communities use hackathon events to stimulate effective collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds in order to rapidly develop new ideas around specific themes or challenges.Given the significant challenges and opportunities the digital age brings for the finance sector, FinTech hackathons have become prevalent. Guernsey’s FinTech hackathon 2015 will allow teams to work collaboratively on a technological solution to their own or set FinTech challenge over a 48 hour period. There will be prizes for the most creative and innovative solutions, including professional services, mentorship and skills to help take the winning ideas to the next level.  This page is to register interest, formal application forms will be sent out in due course. For more information on the Hackathon vist the Digital Greenhouse website here: http://digitalgreenhouse.gg/projects/fintech-hackathon

This is the last FinTech Hackathon networking event before the Hackathon itself! Come along for team formation and to develop the ideas. This event makes up part of the FinTech Hackathon series and is a great opportunity for teams or individudals to share and start to develop ideas for the FinTech Hackathon, it also allows individuals who are not currently in teams but are interested in taking part to come along and start to form teams with other individuals or join current teams. The FinTech Hackathon (9-11th October) will allow teams to work collaboratively on a technological solution to their own or set FinTech challenge over a 48 hour period. There will be prizes for the most creative and innovative solutions, including professional services, mentorship and skills to help take the winning ideas to the next level. Organised by the Guernsey’s Digital Greenhouse and Startup Guernsey with lead sponsors KPMG and main prize sponsor C5 Alliance this event promises to generate a great deal of interest and participation from the business, entrepreneurial and tech community on the Island. For more information on the Hackathon vist the Digital Greenhouse website here: http://digitalgreenhouse.gg/projects/fintech-hackathon

Jersey's premiere technology competition is back and bigger than ever before! After March's Fintech event produced a record breaking range of amazing submissions the HackJsy team have decided to build on that success by launching Septembers event with a Digital Health focus. As before, it's a 38 hour event but this time we're looking for solutions based on all aspects of Digital health, wellness and sports, judged by a panel of industry experts with a range of prizes for winning submissions. Spaces are limited so register now to guarantee you're a part of what is sure to go down in Jersey's digital history. FAQs Is there an age limit? Adults (18+) are free to register in their own right. Juniors (16+) may register but must provide a consent form signed by their parent or guardian. Under 16s are only permitted to attend when accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio. What does it cost? Attendance is completely free! I can't do 38 hours! That's not a problem. Of course you'll get the most out of it if you can be there as much as possible but we understand people have busy lives, families and other commitments. Attendees are free to come and go as they please provided they spend a minimum of 12 hours at the event venue over the course of the weekend. What can/can't I bring to the hackathon? Do bring: A laptop - and don't forget the power lead, mouse, keyboard, etc. Snacks  Drinks (non alcoholic) A team mascot Your competitive spirit Don't bring: A desktop computer (we may not have the space to allow for setup) Anything illegal (this includes narcotics, weapons and Cliff Richard calendars) Alcohol (this is a booze free event although there is a pub over the road) Negativity Who owns the code / products / designs? Anything produced during the Hackathon is owned by the producing individual or team. The hackathon organisers, sponsors and hosts claim no rights to anything produced during the event. So what do I get? Aside from an enormous sense of well being and community spirit? There will be food (breakfast and dinner), drinks and hackathon goodies! And for the winners we have prizes (to be announced) of cash and gadgets plus the priceless cachet of being a HackJsy champion! Do you offer travel subsidies? We have a limited pot to offset travel costs. If you're coming from outside of Jersey please contact the organsisers (see below) to enquire about eligability. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? We're always happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have: Twitter Facebook Google Plu… nah, only joking Email to hello@hackjsy.com