List of hackathons about industry in 2019

Come to our co-working space dedicated to solving challenges in design and development for a day. Held at UXPin's Merge Collective community space in downtown Mountain View, you’ll be brainstorming, collaborating, and building rapid solutions to problems facing designers every day alongside the Bay Area’s top design and development professionals, Show off your ideas, wireframes, proofs of concept – whatever you want! – over complimentary dinner and drinks. We’ll also be giving away free UXPin Enterprise licenses and swag to all attendees. Be sure to bring your laptop and a few ideas for design problems you'd like to work on. Schedule: 4:00pm - 5:45pm; doors open to our co-working space 5:45pm - 6:00; Eric Malnati hosts a quick-start session for UXPin 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Dinner, drinks & mingling 7:00pm - 9:00pm; Network, share ideas, work on a proof of concept – the choice is yours! About Merge Collective: At Merge, design and engineering are treated as two inseparable parts of the singular process of software development. This is the space where we can meet, connect, discuss and learn- where we’re not afraid to question the status quo and rethink the very foundation of our industry. Space is very limited so sign up quickly! Also, if you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP so that others can join us. Have a Merge punch card to receive rewards and access to special events? Don't forget to bring it with you! Parking: There is plenty of parking available in the lot off Oak street next to the Passage to India Bakery. Alternatively, you can park on the street at Oak St or High School Way by Eagle Park.

Are you a student in need of some financial aid? Here is an excellent opportunity for you. Blockchain Council is offering a $1500 scholarship to a deserving undergraduate/postgraduate student. Applicants are invited to write a 1000 word essay on blockchain technology. Blockchain Council believes in extending support to those who work hard and go the extra mile.

Nigeria Open Innovation Challenge powered by JICA invites talented entrepreneurs, corporates, developers, etc that can change business-as-usual and bring more efficient and effective solution to the challenges present in the water sector in Nigeria. In the 1st Edition event which will take place on May 15th, 2019, an overview of the challenges faced by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB) will be presented. Afterward, there will be an ideation workshop to bring together different knowledge and ideas to ideate innovative solutions. Great ideas with potential impact will have a chance for a Proof of Concept project funded by JICA, followed by possible scale-up. THE CHALLENGE Startups, corporates, etc. with innovative digital solutions to the following challenges are invited. 1. How can FCTWB improve its metering and billing process? 2. How can we improve the ease of payment for customers? 3. How can FCTWB improve its water supply service? Is there a new business model which FCTWB can adopt to increase revenue? AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGE 1. Major challenges of meter reading and billing are: a) inaccuracy and workload of copying hand-written meter reading to Excel sheet and b) delay and workload of delivering paper bills due to the absence of customers. 2. Major challenges of payment and collection are (a) unmatched payment due to incomplete account ID, which causes the customer complaints against wrong billing statements with missing payment receipts and (b) inadequate motivation of payment for water. The mission of FCTWB is to supply safe water for all people in a consistent manner. Therefore, FCTWB is open to seek for other supply solutions assisted by digital technology aside from piped water. It is also welcome to other business related to water supply which increases profits and enables FCTWB to improve its water supply service.

This Hackathon will provide High School students a chance to demonstrate their programming skills with software development, Web or App development or other technology based solution to a real world problem. Gain insight from experts in the the field and meet with potential employers. Your goal will be to create functional software, hardware, or product by end of the event (26 hours) and then to present your product to the judges. Boost your resume, WOW local employers and have fun! Get your friends to create a team of 3 or 4, create a team when you in the morning of the hackathon or go it alone. Since this is an overnight event – you might want to bring a sleeping bag.

Tri-Valley Crypto Hacks is a 24 hour hackathon that engages high school students to build a wonderful project.

High school students in the Bay Area! Bananium Labs Incorporated invites you to participate in the 24-hour LaunchHacks I high school hackathon. Come with a team of up to four students -- or join one at the event. You'll get to apply and improve your design and development skills, as well as learn the business and presentation skills required to pitch your project and more.

Blockchain enthusiasts in and around the Bay Area! Blockchain Founder Club (BFC) and INT9 Solutions invite you to participate in the "Enterprise Ready" hackathon. Register with a team, or join one on crowdforge. You'll be challenged to develop and pitch a proof of concept (POC) blockchain solution to an enterprise use-case provided by a corporate partner of the event.

UB Hackathon is an intercollegiate hackathon hosted at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT.

Techie oriented students and recent graduates! You're invited to come and collaborate to design and create an awesome innovative digital solution.

HackDelhi is a hackathon organized for hackers who have proved themselves in India and looking to go international and beyond. This hackathon aims at bringing top 300+ hackers on one stage and innovating new ideas for the problems provided. We are here with cool problem statements from big giants of the Nordic region & Finland. Winners will get a chance to attend the Ultrahack Sprint I in Finland! held on May 24-26 2019, in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Register at https://ultrahack.org/hackdelhi2019 It’s time to get your team together and apply! Deadline for applications: March 29, 2019. Stay tuned for more updates on challenges and resources.