What is the expected outcome of the hack?

For the expected outcome of the hack, the applications or games shall be open source and use open data to tackle the climate change, environment and sustainable development challenges.

What area and requirements should the hack address?

There are four areas: 1. Address environmental challenges, 2. Enable the visualization of data, 3. Mobilize and create engagement, 4. Gender-sensitive prototype encouraging women in sustainable development.

Does the hack need to be a functioning app?

An important point is, is the prototype or showcase functioning? We prefer real code and design implementations over mockups.

What to Enter?

Please submit a link to the app, a Github link and a short presentation as a download or on Google drive. You can also share anything else to demonstrate your work.

Can I submit a video to demonstrate our hack?

The platform accepts links to YouTube, Vimeo or Youku. If you like you can post a short video to demonstrate your work.

Is it possible to show other files?

There is also an option to upload a file. The platform allows submitters to upload one file, though they can combine files into a single ZIP file.

What other information do I need to provide?

The platform requires contestants to enter an entry name and description. Please also accept the the conditions of the contest including sharing your work under certified Open Source license.

What platform is your hack running on?

Share information about what operating systems or devices can your hack run on.

What ressources do we need to include?

Include information about API, SDK, or data set, that are required to run the app.

Do we need to code everything new or can we use existing code?

Any work done need to be new for the competition. Existing apps are not eligible. However the specific details what is acceptable and what is not will be determined by the jury. For example existing apps that have been modified substantially and include entirely new functionality would still be eligible.

What are the submission and display rights for our hack?

The submissions should be Open Source and licensed under a compliant Open Source/Free Software license. They should be upload to a Github repository. We also request the right to use the winners’ names and work to promote the competition and hackathons in future.

Where can I find more info about the rules and submission guidelines?

The rules and submission guidelines are listed on the Devpost event site. Participants are required to register here and upload their work at the hackathon to the site.