Calling all developers and future FinTech entrepreneurs to join us on March 16th -18th, 2018 at Huckletree Shoreditch in London. The Hackathon aims to offer all start-ups, students, tech enthusiasts and creative minds in the FinTech industry, the opportunity to develop innovative software solutions that will help people and businesses prosper. The winning team will receive £10,000 and there are a range of other prizes to reward creative ideas!
Masterclass sessions with our skilled mentors will help you build, design and pitch your idea to our panel of experts who will share their wisdom on how to take your prototype to the next level.
Come with an idea, and form a team or join a team on-site and spend the weekend building amazing solutions based around 4 core challenge tracks:
1. Santander care: When ‘life happens’, Santander is there for you
How could Santander help vulnerable people better manage their money at key life moments?
2. Santander everywhere: “No App is the Future App!”
How will customers interact with Santander services via their favourite App, Service, Hardware, AI or yet to be discovered App?
3. Santander secure: Security everywhere
How can we reassure Santander customers that their money and data is secure whichever channel they use?
4. MyScore and MyHome: Take back control of your creditworthiness.
How could Santander help both identify and support UK tenants looking to make the jump to home ownership?
Get all the details and prizes here
Food and drinks will be provided, including refreshments and coffee throughout the weekend. If you have any dietary requirements or questions about the event, please email santanderhackathon@openbankproject.com
You can follow the Santander Hackathon and share your experience on social media using the hashtag
#SantanderHackathon #hacktoprosperity
AGENDA
Day 1
18:00 - 19:00 Doors open and registration
19:00 - 19:30 Welcome address
19:30 - 20:00 Challenges & API presentation
20:00 - 20:30 Fire-pitches - bring your idea and pitch it to the crowd
20:30 - 21:00 Flea market of Ideas - find a team
21:00 - 22:00 Drinks
Day 2
09:00 - 10:00 Doors open and breakfast
10:00 - 10:30 Stand up: who's working on what
10:30 - 11:30 UX clinic & API workshop
11:30 - 13:00 Finalise your concept & start hacking
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Mentor session
16:00 - 17:00 Snack time
17:00 - 18:00 Pitch training
18:00 - 22:00 Hacking & relaxation
20:00 - 22:00 Drinks
Day 3
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 10:30 Stand up: who's working on what
10:30 - 11:00 Pitch training
11:00 - 13:00 1:1 Pitch rehearsal and surprise
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Shut-down production / Delivering products
15:00 - 16:00 Practice running order
16:00 - 17:45 Demos - 3 min per pitch
17:45 - 18:00 Jury deliberation
18:00 - 18:30 Award ceremony & closing note
18:30 - 19:00 Event close and drinks
FAQs
Who owns the IP of the code I create?
All intellectual property rights in the ideas and applications of a participant shall remain owned by, and shall vest in, the participant who creates them. See Terms and Conditions for more information.
Do I have to come with a team?
No! We will help you find a great team to join.
What's the #hashtag?
#SantanderHackathon #hacktoprosperity
What is the minimum age of a participant?
18.
Can I see something from a previous hackathon?
Sure, see this video from a recent hackathon, which was run by the Open Bank Project in Australia.
What's the maximum team size?
Six individuals.
How do the travel refunds for students work?
Travel refunds are intended to help students outside London to cover their travel costs. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. Students can apply for confirmation of eligibility here. If your request gets confirmed, you can send your travel receipts up to £250 per student following the event to refund@tesobe.com where refund will be processed. Please note that the refund is limited to £250 per student and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Should I bring a laptop?
Yes. Even if you're not coding it's a good idea to bring some kind of internet enabled device.
Do I have to be a coder?
No, entrepreneurs, designers and anyone with bright ideas and energy is most welcome.
What if I've never been to a hackathon?
Perfect. Come and have a great first experience.
Can we sleep over at the hackathon?
No, not this time. At some point we'll go have some drinks, get some sleep and return bright and early.
Who can I contact to learn more about the event?
Official event website: santanderhackathon.co.uk
santanderhackathon@openbankproject.com | https://openbankproject.com/
Twitter: @SantanderUK @OpenBankProject
Location
Dates
to 18th March 2018 - 07:00 PM