F&B Tech Hackathon 2017
FOR MORE INFO: www.fnbtechhackathon.com
WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?
On 8 & 9 May 2017, over 100 youths will gather at SMU to hack out their next tech start-up for the F&B industry at the inaugural F&B Tech Hackathon 2017, brought to you by Restaurant Association of Singapore!
Over close to 48 crazy hours, aspiring youth entrepreneurs will team up to brainstorm and design a tech-based product, validate their business idea, and pitch to a panel of judges comprising representatives from the F&B industry.
To spice things up, we'll be having some special activities:
- Learning journeys to F&B outlets
- Guest speakers from the F&B industry
- Roving facilitators to help with your prototypes
WHO IS THIS FOR?
All youths aged 16 to 35, whether you're in business or science, design or humanities. If you're interested to start your own F&B establishment, or if you're just curious about technology, then this is the event for you.
We're open to teams forming before the event, but you could also sign-up as an individual to from a team on the morning of Day 1. Hackathons are specially designed to embrace diversity, creating a conducive environment for anyone to turn their prototypes into companies. So give it a go, you'll never know what your team will end up brewing.
WHAT PERKS & PRIZES ARE UP FOR GRABS?
- Win cash prizes of up to $3,000 per category
- An all-expenses paid lunch with an established restaurateur
- Opportunity to launch your prototype with an F&B establishment
WHY JOIN F&B TECH HACKATHON 2017?
Win or lose, we are certain that new lessons will be learnt, limits will be pushed, and new friendships will be formed! Join us for experiential learning, networking and building your personal brand. Who knows, it might just be the seeding ground for your own business!
Just a Note: Staying over at this hackathon is optional. But if you'd like to hack through the night, we'll have a room set-aside just for resting. And snacks + coffee, of course :)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
How much does it cost to participate?
Tickets are $20 per participant. However, $10 will be refunded at the end of the event. Ticket fees include meals for both days of the hackathon.