Smart City Hackathon 2018: Shanghai

Apply today for a spot!

The Smart City Hackathon is a series of events in different countries that focuses on the intersection of digital technology and urbanization. The aim of the hackathon is to bring together a diverse range of perspectives, from academics to entrepreneurship, and ignite the flow of ideas between different members of society.

In 2018, the event in Shanghai will take place on 13th and 14th April 2018, and targets entrepreneurs and select university students to build scalable business models (no coding) in one four tracks: energy efficiency, smart transportation, air quality, and waste management.

Hackathon winners get industry prizes, including free tickets to China Utility Week summit to showcase their solution and company, and up to $3,000!

Here, entrepreneurs can realize the full potential of their business ideas and the importance of emerging technologies for innovative urbanization, and students can learn entrepreneurial skills from experienced professionals. The hackathon provides a good chance for start-ups to work with young talents with potential for future recruitment.