Park of the Future Hackathon

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    As businesses head into the cloud and jobs become more fluid, the role of commercial spaces evolve as society moves into the future of work.

    Envisioning a technology enabled future of smart working environments, the Park of the Future Hackathon is a 24-hour hack that will bring startup enthusiasts, developers, and technologists together to explore and develop their ideas on improving the experiences and operations of both tenant and landlords.


    Organising Partners



    Prizes

    Grand Winner:

    • $1000 cash prize

    • 3-month hotdesking pass for the team at CoSpace Park

    • Entry into Ascendas-Singbridge Park of the Future Innovation Program


    4 x Challenge Winners:

    • $250 cash prize each

    1 x Twizo Challenge Winner:

    • $500 cash prize

    Potential piloting opportunities with Ascendas-Singbridge and Singapore Science Park 2 tenants


    Challenges

    1) Always On

    As more businesses come online and operations go 24/7, commercial parks need to stay 'on' as well. How can parks be re-equipped to continue providing value to its tenants round the clock?

    2) Refining Residents' Experience

    The workforce is getting younger, thus changing their consumption needs within their workplace. What changes can be made to the tenants' daily interactions with the commercial park?

    3) Security in a New World

    Technology advancements often brings two sides to a coin. As security threats become more complex and advanced, how can parks ensure the safety and integrity of their facilities?

    4) Twizo Sponsor Challenge

    To create the most elegant & simple Twizo integration, while making use of multiple Twizo-enabled verification options.


    Highlights

    • Outdoor barbeque pits in the evening

    • Masseuse to ease those tight hacking shoulders

    • Access to APIs and technology from the following sponsors:
      Twizo - Online Security
      Balsamiq - Wireframing Software
      Amazon Web Services - AWS Credits

    • Chance for direct follow-up support from TNB Ventures and Ascendas-Singbridge for further development


    Schedule

    Day 1: 28th April 2018, Saturday

    09:00 Doors Open & Breakfast

    10:00 Hack Opening

    11:00 Teams Formation

    11:30 UX Workshop: Product/Feature Validation

    12:30 Lunch

    13:00 Hack Begins

    14:00 Twizo Workshop: 2FA Online Security API

    14:45 Agile Workflow Workshop by Palo IT

    18:00 Dinner

    22:00 Supper

    23:00 Pitch Workshop


    Day 2: 29th April 2018, Sunday

    08:30 Breakfast

    12:00 Lunch

    13:00 Hack Ends!

    13:30 Pitching Begins

    15:00 Break

    15:15 Pitching Continues

    16:00 Judge Deliberation

    16:15 Results Announcement

    16:30 Open Networking


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    FAQ

    1) What is the focus of the hackathon?

    The Park of the Future Hackathon is focused around privately owned industrial/office parks that can be improved to better serve tenants, and make management easier for landlords through tech solutions. Solutions could be anything from IoT, to platforms, to analytics.

    2) Is there a limit to how many people should be in a team?

    Individuals and teams of 2 to 5 members can participate.

    3) What if I already have an idea that I would like to work on?

    Having an existing idea you'd like to work on is great! But in the spirit of fairness we would have to assess that you did not have existing product development work done prior to the hackathon for you to be qualified for prizes. However, you can still participate in the pitching session.

    4) Is staying for the hack overnight compulsory?

    No, but it is highly recommended in order for you to have ample time to prepare your prototype and pitch.

    5) Are meals provided?

    Yes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper will be provided.

    6) How do I get to CoSpace Park?

    Public Transport (easiest method)

    • Alight at Kent Ridge MRT Station (Circle Line)
    • Head up to Exit B to Bus Stop (ID: 15139)
    • Take Bus 200 for One Stop, alight at Bus Stop (ID: 15129)
    • Cross the road and walk along the sheltered walkway
    • Walk through Gemini open space and you will see CoSpace Park

    Note: 10-minute walk from Kent Ridge MRT down the infamous '99-Bend'

    Taxi / Car
    Set drop off address at The Gemini Business Space (41 Science Park Rd, Singapore 117610)

    Parking
    Free parking after 7.30PM and on weekends.

    Shuttle
    Access the following LINK for shuttle information. 
    Alight at Singapore Science Park 2 or Sparkle on your route.


    Judging Criteria

    Each judge will be scoring against a total of 20 points. The final points for each submission will be the total of all the judges' scores.

    • Creativity (5 points)

    How unique is the idea and its execution? 

    • Impact (5 points)

    How much of an improvement from existing situation does it bring into the park / tenants?

    • User Experience (5 points)

    How well did the team put themselves in the shoes of the users?

    • Scalability (5 points)

    How scalable and cost efficient is its implementation?


    Judges


    Kelvin Ong
    Partner
    TNB Ventures

    Bey Jiann Ming
    Engineering Services & Sustainability
    Ascendas-Singbridge

    Ben Chong
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Twizo

    Francois De Serres
    Head of Digital Technology
    Palo IT



    Challenge Sponsors

    Twizo makes online security simple through easy integration and a variety of authentication solutions.


    Website: www.twizo.com
    Primary Product Page: https://www.twizo.com/products/verification/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetTwizo/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gettwizo/



    In-Kind Sponsors

    Balsamiq is the maker of the industry-leading rapid wireframing software that combines the simplicity of paper sketching with the power of a digital tool so that teams can focus on what's important.

    Website: http://balsamiq.com


    Amazon is offering AWS credits to Park of the Future Hackathon participants.

    Website: https://aws.amazon.com/



    Community Sponsors

    Woomentum is part community, part tech startup, working closely with women entrepreneurs and female-led startups to ensure they thrive at every stage of their entrepreneurial stage. Woomentum.com features a community forum (Q&A) where women can ask business-related questions and share their experience and knowledge. The crowdfunding platform part, Woomentum.Fund features campaigns where women can acquire funding, feedback and early-adopter customers to help launch and scale their ventures.  


    Challenge Rocket is an intuitive and responsive platform for organizing online challenges and hackathons. Their purpose is to connect the most talented and creative developers from all around the world. They help all makers to stand out and supports the implementation of the best IT ideas in business.

    Website: http://bit.ly/2Cm2fET 

    Location

    CoSpace Park
    Singapore, Singapore

    Dates

    From 28th April 2018 - 09:00 AM
    to 29th April 2018 - 04:30 PM