Copernicus-Hackathon: Topics Sustainable Development Goals

Anfang 05. Okt 2018
Ende 07. Okt 2018
Dauer 3 days
Ort Villorba, Treviso

Quelle: Copernicus

The objectives

• Increase the number of users of data and Copernicus services
• Stimulating the generation of new business ideas based on data and services of Copernicus
• Increase awareness of the opportunities offered by the data and by Copernicus services
• To train potential users on how to access and using the data and Copernicus services
• Support the development of a thriving ecosystem of Copernicus valley, fostering cooperation among multiple stakeholders.
• Maximize socio-economic benefits of Copernicus
• Strengthening synergies between the various local actors in the ecosystem of Copernicus

Who can join?

Everyone above 18 and resident of one the following countries (EU Member States + Norway and Iceland).

Why should I join?

Why not? Hackathons are the perfect way to meet inspiring people, get brilliant ideas and learn useful skills. Additionally, hackathons usually lead to the creation of at least one serious business idea that gets developed into an actual startup.

Cost

Participation is free of charge.

What if I’m not a scientist or a researcher?

Participants are generally enthusiastic students, talented people, people who are asking questions, and technology experts (young) professionals with a passion for space and innovation. But you do not have to be a computer programmer or a scientist to enjoy the adventure. In our experience, teams of participants with different background usually create the best solutions. In fact, designers and artists, or simply innovators genius, are often the most important demands on team building phase. So all those who are not afraid to "think out of the box".

Alone or as team

You can join alone, we will do the matchmaking or sign up as team (Ideal teams have 4-5 members with a mix of relevant skills).

Results

The expected output will be a presentation (don't worry, we will also provide pitch training) and a demonstration of your results.

I don't have an idea

Don't worry, enough inspiration at the event to come up with an idea. Or you can always join others with an idea.

I already have an idea

Great! We will support you to develop your idea further and to find teammembers. One note: The app needs to based on a software programme which is developed "from scratch" so don't work to much on your idea.

Property

You will own the intellectual property rights to all the developments you have made during the Copernicus Hackathon. Ownership of the teams' output shall be with the teams' Participants, who will jointly own the app concepts / draft developments.

Discover the potential of Earth Observation data and challenge your entrepreneurial self!

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