Name: EcoHacks
Start: 2018-02-03T10:30:00.000-05:00
End: 2018-02-03T16:30:00.000-05:00
Location: EcoHacks

Ecohacks is a hackathon - a thinktank and competition aimed to encourage youth to solve some of the pressing environmental issues we face today by utilizing computer software in new and innovative manners. Keynote speakers with expertise in the fields of technology and environmental science will aid students in the realization of their ideas.

Tentative Schedule

8:00 - 9:00	YENYR members arrive to set up
9:00 - 9:30	Registration, networking, breakfast
9:30 - 9:45	YENYR introduction (slideshow)
9:45 - 10:05	Keynote speaker #1
10:05 - 10:30	Introduction of problem, rules and regulations, safety procedures
10:30 - 12:30	Brainstorming/work period
12:30 - 1:10	Lunch, Keynote speaker #2
1:10 - 3:00	Work period
3:00 - 3:20	Keynote speaker #3
3:20 - 4:30	Work period
4:30 - 5:00	1 minute team presentations
5:00 - 5:15	3-5 minute presentations by final teams
5:15 - 5:45	Speakers judge hacks
5:45 - 6:00	Awards ceremony

Eligibility

Participants: Currently in high school or university, and are not organizers, volunteers, judges, sponsors, or in any other priveleged position at the event

Requirements

Teams may gain advice and support from organizers at the hackathon.
All work on the final project must be done at the hackathon to be eligible in the competition.
Teams may use an idea that was brainstormed prior to the event, so long as no external work was completed to advance the idea outside of the hackathon.
Teams are allowed to improve an existing service/product to improve its sustainability.
Teams are permitted to use APIs, open data sources, source code, and libraries in their hackathon projects. However, working on a project before the event is strongly discouraged as it is largely against the spirit of hackathons.
Teams are able to continue building their hacks until it is their turn to pitch. The order will be chosen randomly.
Hacks that violate the Code of Conduct are not permitted. Teams who violate the Code of Conduct or the Event Rules will be subject to disqualification at YENYR’s discretion.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,150 in prizes

3rd Place - $100

1 winner

Note that the $ amount is for the whole team. Team members can split the amount of money between themselves at their own discretion, should it apply.

2nd Place - $300

1 winner

Note that the $ amount is for the whole team. Team members can split the amount of money between themselves at their own discretion, should it apply.

1st Place - $500

1 winner

Note that the $ amount is for the whole team. Team members can split the amount of money between themselves at their own discretion, should it apply.

Best Pitch

1 winner

Note that the prize is for the whole team, not each team member. Team members can split the prize between themselves at their own discretion, should it apply.

Best Solo Hack - $50

1 winner

Must be a solo hack to enter.

How to enter

To enter the hackathon, all you need to do is signup on our Eventbrite here, and fill out the RSVP typeform when it is emailed to you! (Note: further instrcutions may be included in emails to participants)