BizHacks aims to create a platform for people in different faculties and different majors to work together, identify real world problems, and provide solutions to solve the issues. Solutions are a hybrid of business and technology innovations.
Eligibility
Teams can be up to 5 people. As this is a Business/Technology hybrid we encourage a mix of skill sets. We will be launching an interactive tool to help build these partnerships across schools and faculties.
(all members must be physically present at BizHacks)
Requirements
- Platforms (iOS, Android, Web / Mobile Web, Mac, Windows, hardware hacks)
- Must include both submission and optional video demo
Prizes
1st Place
$700 CAD, $600 credit towards Spring's kick incubator program, $100 credit towards Wavefront devices, 5 tickets to Virtual Reality Conference worth $750
2nd Place
$600 CAD and 3 tickets to Virtual Reality Conference worth $450
3rd Place
$200 CAD and 2 tickets to Virtual Reality Conference worth $300
How to enter
Registration Opens Jan 1st 2016 at bizhacks.ca
Judges
A Team of Hackathon Experts
Judging Criteria
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User Experience
At the end of a hackathon, aesthetics matter quite a bit. Does your product produce satisfaction for user experience? -
Functionality & Implementation
It needs to be functional too! Does the product function properly? Make sure you minimize all the errors and test it! -
Impact, Potential, Viability
How big is the impact on the business problem? Does the product possess high potential to address that problem? -
Innovation
Be creative! Come up with a unique idea for a product that solves a business problem. Consider its applications. -
Presentation
You have to finish strong and deliver a great presentation. Make sure that the impact on the business problem is explained clearly and convincingly.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager