List of hackathons in Australia in 2019

PMA A-NZ are delighted to invite you to participate in the first PMA A-NZ Fresh Hackathon to be held in conjunction with Hort Connections 2019 on June 24 from 12.30pm - 5.00pm.   This event will enable you to think creatively - and in a very robust and intense way - by participating in one of the below topics of huge relevance to our industry. Namely: 1. How do we get consumers to use the sustainable packaging guidelines? 2. What is the next initiative that could move the dial in F&V consumption in ANZ? 3. As an industry, how do we improve adoption of digital technologies? 4. What initiatives can the produce industry put in place to manage food safety incidents? *Please note participants can only select one topic.  You will work in small groups for the afternoon and then have the opportunity of working with an Innovation Consultant, learning and applying tools from some of the best creative methods (Design Thinking, Systematic Inventive Thinking, Lean).   Teams will pitch the best ideas from each focus area to a panel of industry leaders and compete for The Award, with select ideas and opportunities receiving ongoing support from PMA A-NZ through connection and engagement.   If you are keen to get involved, please commit fast and select the topic you’d like to work on. Limited places are available so register now. If you are a PMA A-NZ member please select one of the focus areas outlined in the ticket type.   If you are not a member but would like to be involved, please submit an expression of interest detailing who you are, what you do and why you should be at the PMA A-NZ Fresh Hackathon.   Please note preference in participation will be given to PMA A-NZ members, with all other expressions being based on the merit of the expression of interest.   To become a PMA ANZ member more information about can be found here. 

Over 48 hours our volunteer hackers, technologists, designers, and creative thinkers co-develop solutions to help solve challenges facing society. Challenges and solutions range from: * A prototype of a piece of software or app * Redesign part of a website to better meet the needs of volunteers/specific audience * Design a marketing campaign for a specific event * Write content or business cases for a new idea relating to tech. * Generate ideas to solve a problem you think digital can help with. ------------------------------------ Our Sydney Winter Hack weekend: 22 & 23 June 2019 | 9am-4pm 
Tech Volunteers teams (Hackers) build great digital stuff for Changemakers(NFPs/Social enterprise/Charities).
(https://www.meetup.com/rhok-sydney/events/259835734/)
 ------------------------------------ The 2 lead-up events are:
 1. Wed 12 June 2019 | 6pm-8pm
Team forming night:  (a.k.a. networking) Each Changemaker pitches their tech-challenge to the hackers, teams are formed.
(https://www.meetup.com/rhok-sydney/events/259836195/)
 2. Wed 19 June 2019 | 6pm-8pm Ideation evening:  Hackers come together to think through how they might approach your challenge 
(https://www.meetup.com/rhok-sydney/events/259836246/) ------------------------------------ RHoK Australia relies on the support of our volunteer hackers. Since 2011 we've gathered over 500 hackers and helped over 100 organisations find tech-enabled solutions to pressing social problems. We are widely acknowledged in Australia as one of the pioneers in this space. Our unique combination of hackathons and smaller follow up events ensure that we get our solutions across the finish line and positively impact the wider community.

HM HACK “An event where passionate people come together to solve a problem and present tangible solutions for further investigation” Although traditional Hackathons are designed for computer experts to brainstorm solutions, the HM Hack has a different goal. We have two significant buildings in our community which are either poorly utilised or not used currently for any purpose. If we can find some financially sustainable and effective use, both facilities could have a huge positive impact on the draw of people into the HM community. Register and be placed in a team for the morning. Activities and morning tea will be provided and prizes will be awarded for the best team effort and individual ideas of outstanding merit. Open to anyone of any age from anywhere.

Energy comes in many forms, and while chemical energy has played its part over the years, the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to electricity. As an increasing proportion of our electricity is generated from clean sources there will be a need to capitalise on this progress at the consumer end. From aeroplanes to ovens, cars to construction sites, how can we ensure the world is prepared to make use of the clean energy available and eliminate the dependency on fossil fuels altogether? In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we’ll explore the final piece in the clean energy puzzle. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on energy consumption with a panel of experts.  The panel Panel to be announced shortly Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the third event in EnergyLab's three-part series on trends in clean energy, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Generation EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Storage & Smart Grids EnergyLab Canberra: Clean Energy Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

Smart buildings integrated with the electricity grid will play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. The buildings of the future will automate their energy use to drive efficiency and balance out renewables, generate and store their own energy, and charge the growing fleet of electric vehicles. At this hackathon, we'll explore startup ideas that can accelerate the uptake of these new smart building and clean energy solutions. This two-day event will bring people together to brainstorm, refine and pitch startup ideas related to smart buildings and clean energy. Throughout the event you will receive mentorship and training from industry experts to help develop your startup idea and food and drink to keep you going. If the judges think your idea has potential you will receive prizes designed to help you launch a successful startup.   EnergyLab strives for equality, inclusivity and accessibility at all our events and we encourage all people to participate. No sector knowledge is required and there is no need to write software or building anything (although you're welcome to); all you need to do is come up and pitch a startup idea. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Not sure what a hackathon is? Not to worry, here's a high-level overview of what will happen during the event: Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, do some customer research if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. What's included Your ticket includes all the sustenance and support you'll need to have a fun and fruitful 24hrs. Meals. We'll provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, snacks throughout, and drinks on both evenings.   Mentorship. One-on-one time with experienced mentors from a variety of disciplines. Workshops: We'll run two workshops to help you refine your business idea and develop a killer pitch deck. Network. The opportunity to meet other entrepreneurial people like yourself who are interested in tackling important challenges.  Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Frequently asks questions (FAQs) Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to build something? Nope. The purpose of EnergyLab's hackathons is to come up with, refine and pitch a startup idea (which we'll help you do). There is no need to write software or building anything. Can I build something? If you want! It's not mandatory but building something in the short amount of time this event affords is sure to impress the judges. How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list. Volunteer for EnergyLab EnergyLab is looking for volunteers to help run our events and programs. The EnergyLab Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for passionate and hard-working individuals to contribute to our work and be rewarded for doing so. Find out more and apply online.

This Honey Hackathon is to address an industry challenge and create new business opportunities.  Western Australian honey is the purest in the world. This is a result of the combination of quarantining our borders to maintain bee health and our honey bees feeding from vast stretches of unique flora. The challenge is how can we make international markets recognise the value proposition of our honey?  Following a successful Honey Hackathon in last year, this one-day session has returned to give you a snap shot of research from the Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products to inform you of the value proposition of honey bee products and international markets; meet like-minded people, forming groups to help develop your idea using business tools to crystallise your product ideas; and learn how to pitch your ideas and continued support to reach your goal  Experts will be coming in during the day to assist your group. The cost of the day is $50 per person which includes refreshments through the day, lunch and dinner. Doors open at 8.00 am with a coffee ready for an 8.30 am start. Look forward to seeing you!

New Futures Hackathon for Disaster Resilience will bring together multidisciplinary minds to explore the solutions around the identification of disasters and mitigating risk to build a sustainable world. Meet new people, be exposed to fresh ideas, learn new skills and build creative, original work. WHY DISASTER RESILIENCE? Disaster resilience is the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and reduce the causal factors of disasters. Whether natural or societal caused, disasters are severe and our global community’s resilience can lead the world to act on these global issues. A disaster's severity depends on how much impact a hazard has on society and the environment. The scale of the impact, in turn, depends on the choices we make for our lives and for our environment. These choices relate to how we grow our food, where and how we build our homes, what kind of government we have, how our financial system works and even what we teach in schools. Each decision and action makes us more vulnerable to disasters - or more resilient to them. CHALLENGES Enhancing city and community resilience frameworks (improving city and community preparedness) Reducing critical infrastructure disruptions Improving information management and sharing PRIZES Best Tech Solution$3,000 cash and a 3-month residency at I2N Hub Hunter Street with specialist mentorship, valued at up to $4,620 Runner-Up Tech Solution $2,000 cash Rising Star Award $500 cash ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS: FRIDAY 10 MAY:  New Space in Room X101 5:30pm - Registration: Check in, grab some food and meet some of the other hackathon participants. 6:15pm - Disaster Resilience Panel: Learn from local domain experts as they talk about the challenges within the sector. 6:30pm - Event Info: We’ll go over the event schedule, logistics, datasets and rules. Mentors and domain experts will be introduced. 7pm - Dinner 8pm - Team pitches and formation: Registered without a team? First time to a hackathon? Never fear! This is the opportunity for people with ideas to pitch (2mins) to secure teammates that fill skill gaps. 9pm - WTF is DevPost and Slack? Workshop 11pm - Registration closes: Hackathon teams must register their team name and individual team members via DevPost.   SATURDAY 11 MAY New Space, Room X101 7am Venue reopens: idea development and execution commences 8am Breakfast 1pm Lunch 4pm Hack closes: All final projects must be submitted. Then it’s time to prepare your pitch. 5pm Pitches: Teams have 5 minutes to pitch their solution to the judging panel. 6pm Dinner: Time to relax and enjoy a feed after a long day of hacking. 7pm Winners announced: Prizes for the top three teams are announced. 8pm Event close: Get some well-deserved rest knowing you’ve expanded your network and skillset.   JUDGING CRITERIA: Innovation: full improvement to full breakthrough. Solution fit: Is there a real problem? Is your solution really going to solve it? Feasibility How likely is the project to work and be accepted by the market/community? Prototype: What progress has the team achieved during the hack and how functional is the project? Pitch: In the end, everything comes down to how well you can sell your ideas. EVENT PARTNERS UON is proud to be able to bring this event alongside CIFAL Newcastle. EVENT SPONSORS ================= I2N is pleased to bring you this event as part of the Hunter Innovation Festival. ================= What is I2N? The University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N)fuels the success of innovators and entrepreneurs to build great businesses by connecting them with community, coaching, customers and capital. We do this through a range of programs across our I2N Hubs at Hunter Street, Williamtown, Muswellbrook and Honeysuckle (opening 2020). Program Partner UON is proud to be able to bring this event to you via the NSW State Government's Boosting Business Innovation Program. ================= You may be photographed or videoed while attending this event: please approach the organiser if you have questions, concerns, or do not wish this to happen. The event organisers may add you to a mailing list so they can follow up, and you can receive updates about their activities: this mailing list will have an easy-to-find unsubscribe button.

This hackathon aims to imagine new applications that a smart city could offer its citizens, its elected officials or its technical and administrative services in a multi-domain vision based on the oneM2M standard.

UNLOCK YOUR BUSINESS IDEA IN A CREATIVE, KNOWLEDGE-RICH ENVIRONMENT. APPLY STARTUP PRINCIPLES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE YOUR VENTURE. A hackathon is an event where driven, passionate people come together to generate usable solutions and gain industry support. The Ignite Hackathon focuses on idea validation, business model development, and practical learning. This intensive six-hour Hackathon will push your idea to the limit with the best tools for problem solving, validation, and marketability. Harness the collective brainpower of an entrepreneurial group and share your own knowledge with others. Build lasting connections with a valuable network of local, like-minded startup founders.Engage with our experts and define your startup concept.   Attend to springboard your idea into a real business!  HACKATHON FACILITATORS  HANNAH GEE Hannah is a senior leader who passionate about building great learning cultures. A genuine collaborator, problem solver and leader. Hannah’s career has encompassed partnering with organisations to get great outcomes for and through people, technology and learning. Hannah has a background in customised learning design partnering with Global Companies to design customised blended learning solutions. Hannah was Director for The School of Life Australia where she launched a rigorous and fun emotional skills Learning and Development offering. Hannah and her team partnered with 47 organisations over 2 years to embed the TSOL emotional skills learning and development program. A feat she is super proud of all in the quest of building more emotionally intelligent workplaces. For 6.5 years prior to TSOL Hannah was the Marketing Director and lead the Account Direction and visual design team with Australasian based learning design company Inspire Group as Inspire grew into the Australian market partnering with top performing global organisations. Hannah’s early career saw her leading the HR contracting practice at both Wheeler Campbell and Hudson in New Zealand after graduating with her honours in Psychology. Hannah hustles, develops individuals and teams and loves building stuff.  THOMAS ANBEEK Thomas is a builder with a passion for entrepreneurship and startups. After spending a number of years as a management consultant, the Erasmus University and the Rotterdam School of Management engaged Thomas to aid in establishing the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE). After moving to Australia Thomas became the first employee at Startup Victoria. At Startup Victoria Thomas was responsible for growing the community from 3,000 to 11,000 startup enthusiasts, and taking the organisation into sustainability. IGNITE STARTUP PROGRAM https://ignitestartups.com.au The IGNITE Breakfast with an Entrepreneur are monthly networking sessions that enable participants to hear from local successful startups. The IGNITE Startups program offers learnings, mentoring, networking breakfasts and a supportive environment to help you build confidence and minimise the impact of obstacles to move you forward with your startup. The structured and supportive environment enables participants to move their venture forward. The IGNITE Startups program is made possible thanks to LaunchVIC funding, led by the City of Whittlesea and delivered by the Melbourne Innovation Centre. QUESTIONS? To find out more about IGNITE, visit https://ignitestartups.com.au or contact the City of Whittlesea on (03) 9217 2278 or email business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au This program is proudly delivered by the Melbourne Innovation Centre.

Smart buildings integrated with the electricity grid will play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. The buildings of the future will automate their energy use to drive efficiency and balance out renewables, generate and store their own energy, and charge the growing fleet of electric vehicles. At this hackathon, we'll explore startup ideas that can accelerate the uptake of these new smart building and clean energy solutions. This two-day event will bring people together to brainstorm, refine and pitch startup ideas related to smart buildings and clean energy. Throughout the event you will receive mentorship and training from industry experts to help develop your startup idea and food and drink to keep you going. If the judges think your idea has potential you will receive prizes designed to help you launch a successful startup.  EnergyLab strives for equality, inclusivity and accessibility at all our events and we encourage all people to participate. No sector knowledge is required and there is no need to write software or building anything (although you're welcome to); all you need to do is come up and pitch a startup idea. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Not sure what a hackathon is? Not to worry, here's a high-level overview of what will happen during the event: Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, do some customer research if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. What's included Your ticket includes all the sustenance and support you'll need to have a fun and fruitful 24hrs. Meals. We'll provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, snacks throughout, and drinks on both evenings.  Mentorship. One-on-one time with experienced mentors from a variety of disciplines. Workshops: We'll run two workshops to help you refine your business idea and develop a killer pitch deck. Network. The opportunity to meet other entrepreneurial people like yourself who are interested in tackling important challenges. Prizes Rather than cash and gadgets, prizes at EnergyLab's hackathons help you turn your ideas into successful startups. The best teams will receive one or more of the following prizes: A spot in EnergyLab's Pre-Acceleration Program. Receive training,coaching from a successful entrepreneur and assistance securing a spot in EnergyLab's Acceleration Program. A spot in the ClimateLaunchpad Program. Secure a place in the first stage of the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Venue closes - go home to rest or continue working Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served 8:30am: Optional EnergyLab Canvas Workshop Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served 1:00pm: Optional Pitch Deck Workshop Continue to work in your teams with assistance from mentors 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Mentors Teams will be able to sign up for one-on-one mentoring sessions with the following industry experts: Dr Samantha Hall, Founder & Managing Director, Rate My Space Fabian Le Gay Brereton, GM Digital & Advisory, ERM Power | Formerly Managing Director and Co-Founder, Greensense Brendan Downes, Senior Software Engineer, Imdex Limited James Tilbury, Co-Founder & CEO, EnergyLab Matthew Tutt, New Energy Lead, Synergy. Benjamin Hammer, Senior Policy Advisor, Synergy. Frequently asks questions (FAQs) Do I have to work on a smart buildings idea? The focus of this hackathon is on coming up with startup ideas related to smart buildings. However, you're welcome to work on any business idea that will help decarbonise the energy sector. If you have an idea you want to work on and you're not sure if it's a good fit for this hackathon, you're welcome to email events@energylab.org.au to check. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to build something? Nope. The purpose of EnergyLab's hackathons is to come up with, refine and pitch a startup idea (which we'll help you do). There is no need to write software or building anything. Can I build something? If you want! It's not mandatory but building something in the short amount of time this event affords is sure to impress the judges. How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates - can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  Are there prizes? There are! The winning teams will receive exclusive opportunities that will help them turn their hackathon idea into successful startups. Prizes include a guaranteed spot in the EnergyLab Pre-Acceleration Program and a fast track tro the first stage of the ClimateLaunchpad competition. I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au.   About Synergy   Synergy is the principal sponsor of EnergyLab's Perth hackathon. Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest integrated electricity generator and energy retailer. Our objective is to utilise our diverse energy generation portfolio to supply reliable and efficient energy to more than one million residential and business customers.   Synergy owns and operates electricity generating assets, including thermal power stations, spanning from Kalbarri in the north, out to Kalgoorlie in the east and down to Albany.   Through its interest in Bright Energy Investments, Synergy along with its joint venture partners DIF and Cbus will oversee the development and construction of the 180MW Warradarge Wind Farm, the refurbishment of the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm and the Stage Two 30MW expansion of the Greenough River Solar Farm.   As one of the state’s most essential organisations, Synergy continues to support and play an active role in the communities in which it operates, as well as developing innovative energy solutions for its customers.   Want more? If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list. Volunteer for EnergyLab EnergyLab is looking for volunteers to help run our events and programs. The EnergyLab Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for passionate and hard-working individuals to contribute to our work and be rewarded for doing so. Find out more and apply online.