List of hackathons in Plymouth, United Kingdom in 2018

***FALMOUTH'S ETHICAL HACKATHON*** Your chance to find solutions to sustainable issues the world faces today in Falmouth's first startup competition revolved around Sustainable Development! Join us for 2 days of learning, good food and the opportunity to come up with innovative tech & business solutions to the top environmental issues the world faces today. Meet and collaborate with new people over two days to prove your idea to our panel of judges and win big prizes. The theme for EXIMPACT is creating a startup to tackle sustainable development with a focus around circular economy, although we will accept ideas in other areas of social enterprise. We strongly recommend you to think of ideas that are feasible and that a prototype can be built during the event. We are super excited to be partnering with TEVI Enactus and the United Nations to bring their huge support and knowledge of creating social change and their tech skills to assist you in developing your business proposition! Furthermore, we will be running workshops throughout the weekend to hone you with the right skills needed to tackle these problems and turn your idea into a reality! Applications are now open so don’t miss out as spaces are limited Oh, and did we mention that we'll cover all your hunger needs for the weekend as well?

The third and final masterclass for Q members will focus on introducing hackathon and Q improvement lab methodology. The day will be led by Jono Broad, Patient Safety – Patient Leader, and will include learning the skills to deliver an Elevator Pitch, introducing Hackathons and Q Improvement Labs as a methodology. Do not miss this opportunity to design the future of Q and become a truly active participant in the South West. Programme: 09:00-09:30 Refreshments 09:30-09:45 Welcome and Introductions  09:45-10:15 Q Members Catch Up  10:15-10:45 Q Commons Stewardship Group Vision  10:45-11:30 Randomised Coffee Trial 11:30-13:00 Learn to develop an Elevator Pitch - apply these skills to develop a range of pitches to engage our health and social care community in the value and opportunity Q can offer  13:00-13:45 Lunch and Networking 13:45-15:00 Using Hackathon and Q Lab methodology to drive forward change  15:00-15:15 Refreshments  15:15-16:15 Design the Q Senior Leaders Concordat 16:15-16:30 Close  Please note: this event is for Q members only. If you have any queries please contact jennifer.ellis@swahsn.com

The January meeting will take place on Tuesday January 16th, at Occombe Farm in Paignton. GUEST ORGANISATION: Our guest organisation this month is Jay Tompt talking about 'The Local Spark' a Torbay Community Supported Enterprise Project  The Local Spark - Torbay Community Supported Enterprise is a new initiative in its earliest stages of formation. It seeks be a catalyst for rallying community support for new and existing local enteprises that benefit the community in some way - think green, ethical, social, resilience-building. It draws its inspiration from citizen-led models underway in other places, such as the experience in Totnes. The Totnes REconomy Project has followed an approach that seeks to nurture a for-benefit entrepreneurial culture, mobilise local capital, and build an 'enterprising ecosystem' that supports new actors, models, and relationships. Our initial ideas for the Local Spark include pop-up incubators, hackathons, and local entrepreneur forums. We're developing partnerships with the Torbay Community Development Trust and the Torbay Social Enterprise Network. HOSTING: Peter Redstone and Sue Thomas CREATIVE THINKING TOOL TO BE USED: tbc VENUE: The Training Kitchen at Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN PARKING ARRANGEMENTS: Please park in the Short Stay car park (next to the farm shop). No need to Pay & Display. TIME: 6pm to 9pm PRICE: Don't forget £5 to contribute to the cost of the meeting. OTHER: Refreshments included - provided by Occombe Farm - thank you! RSVP: Please register your attendance here on Eventbrite.  **NEXT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY**: The dates of the next C.T.T meetings are Tuesday 20th February and Tuesday 20th March. More info and Eventbrite invitations will follow nearer the time.