Brembo Hackathon FAQ
September 13-15, 2023
What is a hackathon? | Hack + Marathon = Hackathon |
A hackathon is an intense and fun collaborative marathon where “hack” means to create something entirely new from things that already exist – think “MacGyver.” Developers, designers, and idea generators (participants) are joined by technology partners for a brief period of time – in this case, 24 hours – to develop amazing new products or services in response to challenges posed by the hackathon sponsors.
What are the venue details?
Venue details and address will be shared with participants upong RSVPing to the event. BeMyApp will reach out to participants 1-2 weeks before the event to RSVP and will then share the address along with any parking instructions and further details.
Do I have to know how to code to join?
Not all participants need to be developers, but you will need to demo a prototype of your idea before our judges. So, forming a team that accounts for design, UX and coding is a great way to go. You will have an opportunity to do this the morning of the hackathon, or you may want to recruit colleagues with a broad range of skills to register before the hackathon.
How are teams formed?
Teams can be formed ahead of time if you are coming to the hackathon with people you know, or virtually using the Slack channel and team formation webinar happening the week before the hackathon. There will also be an opportunity to pitch your idea, your team or yourself onsite to recruit more team members or to get recruited onto a team in the morning of day 1 before coding begins.
What is the allowable team size?
Teams may have 1-5 members, but no matter the number of teammates, make sure to cover all hats; development, design (UI/UX), and pitch. 1 person can absolutely wear several hats!
What is the challenge?
There will be 2 separate challenges for the hackathon that participants may choose from. Participants & teams may only work on one of the two challenges and will only submit one solution:
Will I be exposed to the tech and have a chance to ideate and form teams before the event kicks off?
You will have the opportunity to join multiple webinars leading up to the event. The dates and times for these webinars will be sent out to participants 1-2 weeks before and will also be recorded and be available on the platform.
There will be 2 separate workshop webinars where the data mentors from Brembo will show you what to expect for each challenge. This includes an example of the data that will be provided, possible solutions, etc.
Team formation will be done on-site at the hackathon. If you would like to form your team early, you are welcome to use the platform to do so!
Are there prizes?
Absolutely!
Grand Prize = $10,000
1st Runner Up = $5,000
2nd Runner Up = $3,000
3rd Runner Up = $2,000
Will there be other prizes?
Yes! Additionally - we will have another $1,000 in incentives and door prizes during the event.
What is the Brembo Hackathon event platform?
https://brembo-hackathon-platform.bemyapp.com/#/event
This is a virtual platform for all attendees to watch webinars, engage with Brembo mentors via Q&A, and to access resources available for the event. You will also create and submit your projects through the platform, and can use the team formation and chat features at anytime.
Can I use third party APIs?
Yes. In addition to the proprietary technology our partners will make available, you are free to use publicly available software and APIs and any hardware you wish to bring.
Do I have to bring my computer?
Yes. Bring any computer, mobile device, or other hardware you wish to use along with power cords to charge. We’ll supply the network and electricity.
Will there be free meals, coffee, and snacks?
Yes! We will keep you well fed and energized.
Is my travel covered?
No, you are responsible for your own travel expenses.
How can my friends/colleagues/teammates join?
They should apply here for an invitation to participate. We have plenty of space and food, so the more the merrier!