Unearthed Adelaide 2016

Unearthed hackathons are 54-hour long open innovation events. Software developers, engineers, data scientists, designers, and industry insiders come together to develop prototype solutions to energy and resources sector challenges. Participants will have a chance to work on proprietary industry data as well as data from our government partners. Importantly, all participants retain 100% of the IP that they create across the weekend at Unearthed, providing individuals and teams with the opportunity to take their prototype concept from ideation or early-stage development through to startup formation or commercialisation (should they decide to take on the opportunities provided).

Large cash prizes, glory, and real business opportunities are all up for grabs. 

Please note: St Pauls Creative Centre does not have disability access. Please contact the Event Organisers to assist you in accessing the venue should you require assistance.

Exclusive Offer:

Innovators at Unearthed Adelaide are given the opportunity to take part in Unearthed Adelaide and also get a ticket to SouthStart, taking place from 8-9 June. For only $145 you can attend SouthStart and also attend Unearthed Adelaide. Registrations for this dual ticket type MUST take place on the SouthStart Eventbrite page here.

Unearthed Adelaide will feature a range of challenges and unique data from Iluka Resources, Santos and the South Australian Government. Visit unearthed.solutions for full details about the event, videos of past events, details about the challenges and our list of supporters. This is your chance to work on valuable business opportunities alongside industry mentors.

Quick Schedule breakdown is 

• Friday - 5:00 pm kickoff event, keynote presentation & coding begins! (dinner provided)

• Saturday - Coding & Development (breakfast, lunch & dinner provided)

• Sunday - 4:00pm Pitches start (dependant on number of teams, this may change), ~7:00pm Awards (breakfast, lunch & dinner provided)

FAQs

• Can I come along just to watch the action?

Sure! We offer Observer tickets so that you can witness a bit of the magic. Observer tickets get you access to the Friday night kickoff festivities as well as the Sunday night pitch presentations and awards ceremony. Dinner and drinks are provided both nights.

• Can I come ready as a team? Can I participate as an individual? I don’t have a team, but still wish to come along, can I do so?

We recommend that you work as a team at Unearthed Adelaide.  We have found the most successful team size is between 3 to 4, but teams can be more or less.  If you don’t have a team then we’ll help you to form one at the info session or on the opening evening.

• What is the cost? And what does it involve?

Developer tickets are for the full weekend. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees and drinks all weekend! It also includes industry mentoring from participating resources companies and tech startup experts.

• When will the challenges be released? Can we start working earlier?

Descriptions of the challenges will be released the week before the event. All code, design and assets must be created during the hackathon or be freely available to the public (open source). Attend the info session prior to the hackathon in order to get prepared.

• Who owns what we make at the event?

You do. All teams retain full ownership of what is created during the event. (*barring any prior agreements you might have with employers, universities, etc…)