Downer Spotless Hack The City | Developing Your Solution

This event is the 2nd of 3 lead-up events in Downer Spotless' Hack the City Hackathon The hackathon judges and judging criteria will be announced at this event! During the Developing Your Solution event, you will hear from experts on how to develop a practical business solution - not just a cool piece of tech. The event will cover: Utilising the Lean Canvas (Maurva Canvas) to capture an actionable and entrepreneur-focused business plan How to form successful hackathon teams How to pitch your idea in a captivating and memorable manner More information about Downer and Spotless About the Downer Spotless Hack the City Hackathon To solve the problem of creating cost-effective yet efficient asset and infrastructure management, Downer and Spotless are looking to engage the complete innovation ecosystem, from our employees, to startups, universities and our customers. Solutions include but are not limited to optimising infrastructure and facility performance and reliability, improving their sustainability, and enhancing their energy efficiency. Prizes for top teams who can come up with the best viable, actionable solutions range from $10,000 cash for the overall winner to a month of use of Startupbootcamp's workspace to various prizes from the tech partners.  Timeline: 8 Aug: Lead up Event 1 | Meet your Tech Microsoft, Telstra, Cisco, Schneider Electric and Thinxtra will be showcasing the technology on offer should you wish to use it. Register here. THIS EVENT 23 Aug: Lead up Event 2 | Developing your Solution Hear from experts on how to develop a business solution, it's not enough just to create a great piece of tech! Learn how to pitch your idea in a captivating and memorable manner.  4 Sept: The Launch | Kick-off Night! Your chance to come and talk to our subject matter experts and tech partners in a relaxed and social environment. Ask questions, meet people and begin formulating your ideas. Register here. 6-7 Sept: The Hackathon Time to create! Register here.