List of hackathons in Sunderland, United Kingdom in 2019

The Hackathon goal is to create an application which leverages the Sage Business Cloud Accounting Developer API in aninnovative way, to deliver a new capability for a Sage small business customer – within 24 hours! Each North East university willhave a team made up of6 members, with the winning team securing an internship at Sage during Summer 2020, along with a tech prize on the day. The event is scheduled for 12th - 13th December 2019. Students should apply for this event by e-mailing grads@sage.com. Team members should fit one of the below roles: Programming/application development skills (any language) Userinterface/user experience design Product owner/project manager Tester

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http://therockethack.co.uk/ Join in the fun, be part of the first Rocket Hack. Build an idea and take it forward with us! The Rocket Hack is a hackathon with a difference… With a clear focus on giving Back - a compelling reason for running a hackathon in its own right. As well as a traditional prize pot of up to £2,500 we will also be offering you the chance (if you want) to take your idea forward, with support from Nomad Digital and NatWest pre-accelerator programme post-event. With desk space, mentoring and a fully funded programme. You’ll also want to come: for free food to win prizes for fun entertainment to learn and meet new people for recruitment opportunities – get hired! for the Glory to attract investors With a smart transport theme and a name linked to North East transport innovation – The Rocket Hack – have you got what it takes? Do you have an idea for something that could change the transport industry for the better? Maybe a new software to enhance passenger experience, an idea that might help to provide smart ticketing or can you enhance the door-to-door travel experience? Take part and apply now - http://therockethack.co.uk/apply/ Want more information? Take a look at our site - http://therockethack.co.uk/

With a smart Transport theme The Rocket Hack will be: a fun filled free event with a festival vibe, amazing food and entertainment as well as giving you the chance to network with likeminded peers, the interesting employers and the businesses partnering and supporting The Rocket Hack idea. Attendance by application – only the best will make it! Teams can be pre-formed or formed by us – mix of tech, creative and entrepreneurial skills Will accept 50-75 applicants Dragons den style pitch to a panel of judge

GREENhack is a weekend-long event  where students from different backgrounds come together in teams of 3–5 to create solutions to problems, using whatever technology is available to them. The best projects go on to win prizes, where creativity, ingenuity and style are rewarded.   Featuring real challenges from IBM, Engie, Northumbria Water and Durham County Council, students from across the University and the  NINE DTP  will collaborate, compete and solve challenges relating to our future clean growth. Registration will open mid-April and can be as an individual or team.     Challenges will be set within the context of the Clean Growth Strategy Challenges of;   Improving the energy efficiency of our homes Improving business and industry efficiency Accelerating the shift to low carbon transport Delivering clean, smart, flexible power Enhancing the benefits and value of our natural resources Rolling out low carbon heating Leading in the public sector   Please indicate your preference on your registration.

Grand Prize of £1,000  This event, organised by Open Lab at Newcastle University and held in central Newcastle, will provide an environment for innovative and creative ideas to emerge surrounding how we might create enriching shared experiences for people living with dementia. At the beginning of this two-day hackathon, we will help to "matchmake" participants and aid in the formation of multidisciplinary teams (ready-formed teams are also welcome!). Saturday morning will see the event introduced by keynotes from industry, research and practice experts. Teams will be provided with creative material and qualitative data gathered from people living with dementia, as well as research from experts in the area of technology and dementia, in order to inspire them to create assets and environments that might enrich the experiences of those affected by the condition. After a solid 24 hours+ where participants are free to ideate, design, hack and make to their hearts' content, teams will have the opportunity to demonstrate, and present their reasoning behind their design choices to a team of expert judges in dementia care and research, who will award a monetary prize to the winning team.  Find out more at demvr.uk Who should come? Anyone with a passion for technology and healthcare! You don’t have to have experience in VR to take part. Domain expertise – such as storytelling, healthcare, etc. – often plays an important role in the success of a team. Teams and individuals are welcome. We reccomend teams of 4-5, but feel free to create a team on the Friday 5th April with other participants. How much? Joining the hackathon is free! We’ll have plenty of refreshments for you over the hackathon! For further details, please contact us at demvr.uk@gmail.com  

At the beginning of this two-day hackathon, we will help to "matchmake" participants and aid in the formation of multidisciplinary teams (ready-formed teams are also welcome!). Saturday morning will see the event introduced by keynotes from industry, research and practice experts. Teams will be provided with creative material and qualitative data gathered from people living with dementia, as well as research from experts in the area of technology and dementia, in order to inspire them to create assets and environments that might enrich the experiences of those affected by the condition. After a solid 24 hours+ where participants are free to ideate, design, hack and make to their hearts' content, teams will have the opportunity to demonstrate, and present their reasoning behind their design choices to a team of expert judges in dementia care and research, who will award a monetary prize to the winning team.

What I wish I knew when I came to Newcastle... That is the topic for our very own Enterprise Hackathon! Develop an app or a website in teams of up to 5 that you wished existed when you first came to Newcastle. All skill levels are welcome, and those with more business oriented skills are also welcome as teams will be pitching their ideas to a panel of judges. Make sure to fill in this form when you buy a ticket so that we can be notified of your team preferences and dietary requirements. Snacks and refreshments (as well as free pizza) will be provided. Prizes include: raspberry pis, (business prize), stationery, and LS merch! We will be releasing more details as they are confirmed, so grab a ticket now to receive updates. And go to the Facebook Event (bit.ly/EnterpriseHackathonSignup) and put yourself down as interested to receive automatic Facebook updates.

Do you love Machine Learning and AI? Have you got the skills in image and voice recognition? Then how about LKQ'S Hackathon xD

DXC Technology have teamed up with Stemettes to bring you a really unique and exciting event where you can create your very own app to celebrate International Women's Day 2019. Have you ever used an app? Would you like to make one? Are you interested in technology? Come to Stemettes Hack Newcastle @ DXC Technology! No previous coding experience necessary. Done some coding before? Our experts will teach you how to create apps using HTML and other app building tools. Win prizes! Food and Laptops provided – just bring yourself! Stemettes Hack Newcastle @ DXC Technology is hosted by Stemettes. Stemettes are working hard to inspire and help the next generation of females get into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  Completely FREE, thanks to our wonderful sponsors DXC Technology. Here's what happened at our last hackathon >> Sign up below.  What is a hackathon? Hackathons aren't about breaking into things! They're about bringing people together to create amazing things using computers. We think it's really sad that some people have never been to a hackathon or had proper fun with computer science, so we want to give you the opportunity to explore and play about in the creative, exciting world of technology. Who Girls aged 5 all the way up to 22. Parents/Guardians. If you're under 16, you'll need to have an adult with you. On the plus side, we'd love it if they helped out with making your app! Women (and Men) with a STEM background and are interested in inspiring the next generation. (see below for more details) When Saturday 2nd March 10am-5:00pmSunday 3rd March 10am-5:00pm Where We'll be at DXC Technology in Newcastle.  Address:  Cobalt Business Park, Ferguson House, Cobalt 1, Silver Fox Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0QJ What you need to bring Yourself and any great ideas you have. If you have access to headphones, please bring them with you. We will provide everything else.  Running order Saturday 10:00 - Guests arrive. Preback forms handed out.10:30 - Welcome and ice breaker. Event introduction from Stemettes and DXC Technology11:00 - Brief given, ‘teaches’, begin mini-projects1:30 - Lunch2:15 - Return to projects3:30 - Afternoon tours4:15 - Continue projects5:00 - Wrap up and power down. End of the day. Sunday 10:00 - Ice breaker and daily brief session. Event introduction from Stemettes and DXC Technology10:30 - Back to projects1:00 - Break for lunch1:45 - Resume projects2:45 - Break3:00 - Finish projects3:15 - Presentations, demo day begins4:15 - Prizes5:00 - Feedback forms handed out. End of day Industry people Are you interested in helping young people learn to code and discover making?  We are looking for adults who have a STEM background to help the girls learn to code in HTML, Appshed and Appinventor tools and show them the range of possible careers you can do after studying STEM subjects.  All you need to do is provide inspiration and help the girls with their projects when they get stuck.  We will provide food and reasonable transport costs to helpers.  Register as a Volunteer. Tools we will be using Appshed - online app-creation tool where anyone can design and publish mobile apps for iOS, Android and web Appinventor - visual, blocks language for building Android Apps Marvel - Pop helps you transform your pen and paper ideas into an interactive iPhone or Android prototype. Brought to you by: DXC Technology DXC Technology: New. But not born yesterday DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the world's leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, serving nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients from a diverse array of industries across 70 countries. The company's technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network help clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change and guide their digital transformation journeys. The company was formed on April 1, 2017, by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. DXC Technology has successfully guided the world’s largest enterprises and government agencies through successful change cycles. With some 134,000 employees worldwide, the company’s deep experience gives it a clear and confident vision to help clients navigate the future.   DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 company and represented in the S&P 500 Index. The company works to create greater value for clients, partners and shareholders, and to present growth opportunities for its people. DXC Technology is ranked among the world’s best corporate citizens. DXC Technology’s extensive partner network helps us drive collaboration and leverage technology independence. The company has established more than 250 industry-leading global Partner Network relationships, including 15 strategic partners: Amazon Web Services, AT&T, Dell EMC, HCL, Hitachi Vantara, HP, HPE, IBM, Lenovo, Micro Focus, Microsoft, Oracle, PwC, SAP and ServiceNow. FAQs Can I attend on only one day? It is advisable to attend on both days, but we understand that not everyone is able to do that. The projects are designed to take two days: if you attend on the Saturday, unless you work with someone who is doing both days, you cannot win a prize. If you attend on Sunday, you are eligible to win a prize at 'demo day'. Are my boys able to attend too? Brothers and cousins can attend, but only if they bring a sister, female cousin or female identifying friend with them. How to get here: DXC Technology is based around 20 minutes outside of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne in Cobalt Business Park. If you're travelling via taxi then please use the address: Cobalt 1, Ferguson House, Silver Fox Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QJ (Near Busy Bees Nursery) Local Travel Uber and Lyft are both available in Newcastle but you can also book any private travel with: LA Taxis: +44 191 287 7777 (Card and Cash Accepted, please state payment method when booking) EastCoast Taxis: +44 191 253 3777 (Cash only) NE Taxis: +44 191 432 1000 (Cash only) Rail Newcastle Central Station (NCL) is located in the heart of the city at Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DB If you are travelling to the station via taxi, please note that it is roughly 7-8 miles away and will take around 25-45 mins depending on the traffic. Train tickets can be booked via Trainline.com