List of hackathons organized by energylab in 2019

Join EnergyLab & Yurika to conceive and develop clean energy startup ideas. From agriculture to smart cities, mining to tourism, there are opportunities in a variety of sectors that can use emerging technology and business model innovations to spearhead the adoption of clean energy. Join us to work on startup ideas that can lead the transition and drive economic growth in Queensland. There is no need to write software or build anything during the hackathon (although you're welcome to). The focus is on coming up with a startup idea and pitching it. While useful, sector knowledge is not a requirement.  We strive for equality, inclusivity and accessibility at all of our events and we encourage all people to participate. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Not sure what a hackathon is? Not to worry, here's a high-level overview of what will happen during the event: Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple of quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want to, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, do some customer research and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24 hours. What's included Your ticket includes all the sustenance and support you'll need to have a fun and fruitful 24 hours. Meals. We'll provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and snacks throughtout. Mentorship. One-on-one time with experienced mentors from a variety of disciplines. Workshops. We'll run two workshops to help you refine your business idea and develop a killer pitch deck. Network. The opportunity to meet other entrepreneurial people like yourself who are interested in tackling important challenges. Mentors Piers Grove, Co-Founder & Chair, EnergyLab. James Miller-Randle, General Manager (acting) - Strategy & Emerging Opportunities, Yurika. Professor Ian Atkinson, Director - eResearch, James Cook University. Prizes $25,000 USD in Microsoft Azure Credits when pursuing a software-based startup, via the Microsoft for Startups program. Support from EnergyLab in developing your idea via our national incubator and accelerator programs. Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served 8:30am: Optional EnergyLab Canvas Workshop Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served 1:00pm: Optional Pitch Deck Workshop Continue to work in your teams with assistance from mentors 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7pm Frequently asks questions (FAQs) Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on. Do I have to build something? Nope. The purpose of this hackathon is to come up with, refine and pitch a startup idea (which we'll help you do). There is no need to write software or building anything. Can I build something? If you want to! It's not mandatory but building something in the short amount of time this event affords is sure to impress the judges. How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. About Yurika We are energy experts working to help solve the energy challenges our customers face. We’re passionate about delivering customer value with intelligent energy and telco solutions. Offering superior choice and unrivalled expertise, we put Queensland and Australia at the leading edge of energy, now and in the future. To read more about Yurika head to yurika.com.au. About Microsoft for Startups Microsoft for Startups puts early-stage founders on a path to growth with real people who care. It starts with an industry-leading offer and continues with personalized guidance and access to a suite of technologies, both our own and our partners’. And when you’re ready, we’ll connect you with our network to help accelerate your growth. To read more about Microsoft for Startups head to startups.microsoft.com. Want more? If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.

Solving the clean energy challenge means tackling the world's energy framework from multiple angles. Designing systems that can affordably generate clean energy is the first part of the puzzle whilst creating smarter grids can accelerate these systems’ penetration. Completing the picture means transitioning our dependencies on fossil fuels to electricity and other clean energy forms at the end-user level. Join us to explore a variety of opportunities that will accelerate the uptake of clean energy. We are finished talking, it's time for action. Following three panel discussions on trends in clean energy, we are hosting this two-day event to bring people interested together to brainstorm, develop and demonstrate related startup ideas. EnergyLab is committed to growing new energy businesses that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. We strive for equality, inclusivity and accessibility, and we encourage all people to participate in this event. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, build a prototype if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Frequently asks questions (FAQs) How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This hackathon follows EnergyLab's three-part series on trends in clean energy. For inspiration on start-up ideas you may be intersted in attending one or all of our panel discussion events, of which more information can be found below: EnergyLab Tasmania: Trends in Energy Generation EnergyLab Tasmania: Trends in Energy Storage & Smart Grids EnergyLab Tasmania: Trends in Energy Consumption If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.

Solving the clean energy challenge means tackling the world's energy framework from multiple angles. Designing systems that can affordably generate clean energy is the first part of the puzzle whilst creating smarter grids can accelerate these systems’ penetration. Completing the picture means transitioning our dependencies on fossil fuels to electricity and other clean energy forms at the end-user level. Join us to explore a variety of opportunities that will accelerate the uptake of clean energy. We are finished talking, it's time for action. Following three panel discussions on trends in clean energy, we are hosting this two-day event to bring people interested together to brainstorm, develop and demonstrate related startup ideas. EnergyLab is committed to growing new energy businesses that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. We strive for equality, inclusivity and accessibility, and we encourage all people to participate in this event. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, build a prototype if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Frequently asks questions (FAQs) How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This hackathon follows EnergyLab's three-part series on trends in clean energy. For inspiration on start-up ideas you may be intersted in attending one or all of our panel discussion events, of which more information can be found below: EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Generation EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Storage & Smart Grids EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Consumption If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

Energy comes in many forms, and while chemical energy has played its part over the years, the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to electricity. As an increasing proportion of our electricity is generated from clean sources there will be a need to capitalise on this progress at the consumer end. From aeroplanes to ovens, cars to construction sites, how can we ensure the world is prepared to make use of the clean energy available and eliminate the dependency on fossil fuels altogether? In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we’ll explore the final piece in the clean energy puzzle. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on energy consumption with a panel of experts.  The panel Panel to be announced shortly Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the third event in EnergyLab's three-part series on trends in clean energy, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Generation EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Storage & Smart Grids EnergyLab Canberra: Clean Energy Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

Smart buildings integrated with the electricity grid will play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. The buildings of the future will automate their energy use to drive efficiency and balance out renewables, generate and store their own energy, and charge the growing fleet of electric vehicles. At this hackathon, we'll explore startup ideas that can accelerate the uptake of these new smart building and clean energy solutions. This two-day event will bring people together to brainstorm, refine and pitch startup ideas related to smart buildings and clean energy. Throughout the event you will receive mentorship and training from industry experts to help develop your startup idea and food and drink to keep you going. If the judges think your idea has potential you will receive prizes designed to help you launch a successful startup.   EnergyLab strives for equality, inclusivity and accessibility at all our events and we encourage all people to participate. No sector knowledge is required and there is no need to write software or building anything (although you're welcome to); all you need to do is come up and pitch a startup idea. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Not sure what a hackathon is? Not to worry, here's a high-level overview of what will happen during the event: Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, do some customer research if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. What's included Your ticket includes all the sustenance and support you'll need to have a fun and fruitful 24hrs. Meals. We'll provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, snacks throughout, and drinks on both evenings.   Mentorship. One-on-one time with experienced mentors from a variety of disciplines. Workshops: We'll run two workshops to help you refine your business idea and develop a killer pitch deck. Network. The opportunity to meet other entrepreneurial people like yourself who are interested in tackling important challenges.  Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Frequently asks questions (FAQs) Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to build something? Nope. The purpose of EnergyLab's hackathons is to come up with, refine and pitch a startup idea (which we'll help you do). There is no need to write software or building anything. Can I build something? If you want! It's not mandatory but building something in the short amount of time this event affords is sure to impress the judges. How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list. Volunteer for EnergyLab EnergyLab is looking for volunteers to help run our events and programs. The EnergyLab Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for passionate and hard-working individuals to contribute to our work and be rewarded for doing so. Find out more and apply online.

Smart buildings integrated with the electricity grid will play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. The buildings of the future will automate their energy use to drive efficiency and balance out renewables, generate and store their own energy, and charge the growing fleet of electric vehicles. At this hackathon, we'll explore startup ideas that can accelerate the uptake of these new smart building and clean energy solutions. This two-day event will bring people together to brainstorm, refine and pitch startup ideas related to smart buildings and clean energy. Throughout the event you will receive mentorship and training from industry experts to help develop your startup idea and food and drink to keep you going. If the judges think your idea has potential you will receive prizes designed to help you launch a successful startup.  EnergyLab strives for equality, inclusivity and accessibility at all our events and we encourage all people to participate. No sector knowledge is required and there is no need to write software or building anything (although you're welcome to); all you need to do is come up and pitch a startup idea. If you have any concerns about attending this event, or the ticket price is a barrier to your attendance, please email events@energylab.org.au. How it works Not sure what a hackathon is? Not to worry, here's a high-level overview of what will happen during the event: Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, do some customer research if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. What's included Your ticket includes all the sustenance and support you'll need to have a fun and fruitful 24hrs. Meals. We'll provide dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, snacks throughout, and drinks on both evenings.  Mentorship. One-on-one time with experienced mentors from a variety of disciplines. Workshops: We'll run two workshops to help you refine your business idea and develop a killer pitch deck. Network. The opportunity to meet other entrepreneurial people like yourself who are interested in tackling important challenges. Prizes Rather than cash and gadgets, prizes at EnergyLab's hackathons help you turn your ideas into successful startups. The best teams will receive one or more of the following prizes: A spot in EnergyLab's Pre-Acceleration Program. Receive training,coaching from a successful entrepreneur and assistance securing a spot in EnergyLab's Acceleration Program. A spot in the ClimateLaunchpad Program. Secure a place in the first stage of the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Timing Friday 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Venue closes - go home to rest or continue working Saturday 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served 8:30am: Optional EnergyLab Canvas Workshop Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served 1:00pm: Optional Pitch Deck Workshop Continue to work in your teams with assistance from mentors 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Mentors Teams will be able to sign up for one-on-one mentoring sessions with the following industry experts: Dr Samantha Hall, Founder & Managing Director, Rate My Space Fabian Le Gay Brereton, GM Digital & Advisory, ERM Power | Formerly Managing Director and Co-Founder, Greensense Brendan Downes, Senior Software Engineer, Imdex Limited James Tilbury, Co-Founder & CEO, EnergyLab Matthew Tutt, New Energy Lead, Synergy. Benjamin Hammer, Senior Policy Advisor, Synergy. Frequently asks questions (FAQs) Do I have to work on a smart buildings idea? The focus of this hackathon is on coming up with startup ideas related to smart buildings. However, you're welcome to work on any business idea that will help decarbonise the energy sector. If you have an idea you want to work on and you're not sure if it's a good fit for this hackathon, you're welcome to email events@energylab.org.au to check. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to build something? Nope. The purpose of EnergyLab's hackathons is to come up with, refine and pitch a startup idea (which we'll help you do). There is no need to write software or building anything. Can I build something? If you want! It's not mandatory but building something in the short amount of time this event affords is sure to impress the judges. How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates - can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to events@energylab.org.au. Do I have to spend the entire time at the venue? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. Who typically attends hackathons? EnergyLab's hackathons attract a more diverse audience than most. While some hackathons cater to a younger crowd, we are careful to make sure our hackathons are welcoming to adults of all ages. We typically have a good mix of university students, young professionals and professionals with 10-20 years of experience up their sleeve. As long as you're at least 18 years old, you should feel welcome at our hackathons.  Are there prizes? There are! The winning teams will receive exclusive opportunities that will help them turn their hackathon idea into successful startups. Prizes include a guaranteed spot in the EnergyLab Pre-Acceleration Program and a fast track tro the first stage of the ClimateLaunchpad competition. I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send us an email at events@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au.   About Synergy   Synergy is the principal sponsor of EnergyLab's Perth hackathon. Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest integrated electricity generator and energy retailer. Our objective is to utilise our diverse energy generation portfolio to supply reliable and efficient energy to more than one million residential and business customers.   Synergy owns and operates electricity generating assets, including thermal power stations, spanning from Kalbarri in the north, out to Kalgoorlie in the east and down to Albany.   Through its interest in Bright Energy Investments, Synergy along with its joint venture partners DIF and Cbus will oversee the development and construction of the 180MW Warradarge Wind Farm, the refurbishment of the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm and the Stage Two 30MW expansion of the Greenough River Solar Farm.   As one of the state’s most essential organisations, Synergy continues to support and play an active role in the communities in which it operates, as well as developing innovative energy solutions for its customers.   Want more? 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Since the construction of the first electricity grid in the late 19th century, progress has followed a predictable path. Matching energy supply to demand is hugely important for a reliable grid, but what if we could instead match the demand to the supply? With IoT technology being integrated into more applications than ever, there is huge potential for controlling energy demand and increasing the efficiency of the grid. In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we explore how buildings can react in order to benefit both the building owner and the electricity grid. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on demand response with a panel of experts. This is a chance to meet like-minded people to discuss startup opportunities in smart buildings. Free to attend, drinks provided. The panel Panelists to be announced soon. Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the third event in EnergyLab's three-part series on smart buildings, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Series: Data & Analytics EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Series: Automation EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

Since the construction of the first electricity grid in the late 19th century, progress has followed a predictable path. Matching energy supply to demand is hugely important for a reliable grid, but what if we could instead match the demand to the supply? With IoT technology being integrated into more applications than ever, there is huge potential for controlling energy demand and increasing the efficiency of the grid. In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we explore how buildings can react in order to benefit both the building owner and the electricity grid. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on demand response with a panel of experts. This is a chance to meet like-minded people to discuss startup opportunities in smart buildings. Free to attend, drinks provided. The panel Panelists to be announced soon. Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the third event in EnergyLab's three-part series on smart buildings, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Perth Smart Buildings Series: Data & Analytics EnergyLab Perth Smart Buildings Series: Automation EnergyLab Perth Smart Buildings Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.   Volunteer for EnergyLab EnergyLab is looking for volunteers to help run our events and programs. The EnergyLab Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for passionate and hard-working individuals to contribute to our work and be rewarded for doing so. Find out more and apply online.

The energy grid is a colossal system spanning thousands of kilometres. But despite its behemoth nature, the grid has a delicate side. As it stands, unlike grain, or even diamonds, the supply and demand of energy in the grid must perfectly balance at any given moment. This is slowing clean energy penetration, as most sources fluctuate in their power generation. The grid however, has a trick up its sleeve, for as it evolves to be smarter it has the potential to integrate storage resources and even control demand at a granular level. In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we’ll explore how an intelligent grid can open the floodgates to clean energy uptake. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on energy storage & smart grids with a panel of experts.  The panel Panel to be announced shortly Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the second event in EnergyLab's three-part series on trends in clean energy, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Generation EnergyLab Canberra: Trends in Energy Consumption EnergyLab Canberra: Clean Energy Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

With the turn of the millennium nearly two decades behind us, and the world changing quicker than ever, smart technology is becoming increasingly commonplace. Whether for cost savings, convenience or efficiency; from recurring orders to automatic bill payments, our obsession with automating our lives is far from unfounded. But how can this approach serve the energy sector? In this event, brought to you by EnergyLab, we explore how building automation can benefit both the occupants and the electricity grid. We hope you can join us for drinks and a discussion on automation with a panel of experts. This is a chance to meet like-minded people to discuss startup opportunities in smart buildings. Free to attend, drinks provided. The panel Panelists to be announced soon. Timing 5:30pm: Doors open 6:00pm: Panel discussion followed by Q&A with the audience 7:00pm: Continue the discussion over drinks and light snacks 8:00pm: Event concludes About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Want more? This is the second event in EnergyLab's three-part series on smart buildings, leading to a hackathon to generate related startup ideas. More information on each upcoming event can be found below: EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Series: Data & Analytics EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Series: Demand Response EnergyLab Brisbane Smart Buildings Hackathon If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.