What the Hack? Develop a Mobile app in Austria

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Deadline: 30 May 2016
Open to: teams of high performing professionals currently residing at the Alpe Adria Region at least 18 years old
Venue: 24 June 2016 – 26 June 2016 Carinthia, Austria

Description

From 24- 26 June, 2016, Austrian based organization, GS gain & sustain OG (GS),  will be hosting “What the hack” a two day Hackathon that will focus on the development of mobile applications concerning alternative methods of transportation. The event will take place at St. Salvator in Carinthia, and will be transform into an international stage comprised of developers, designers, and other experts from the creative industries interested in communication and user experience, who will work it teams to produce the next digital solution and mobile app concerning transport.    

“What the Hack” aims to develop ways that we can create an application on your mobile device that will use mobile solutions to enable travelers to move freely without worrying about buying tickets, timetables, etc. The app would gather all the necessary information concerning your trip, helping you choose the best option(s), as well as letting you register each check-in and check-out in each of the various used throughout your journey. Much like the way that planes and trains allow you to make connections, this app will allow you to make these timely connections, no matter the type of transportation.

Eligibility

Teams of high performing professionals currently residing at the Alpe Adria Region with:

  • Min. 3 years of professional experience in software & hardware development, interface designers, logistics, product design, product development, telecommunications, mobile technologies, CMS;
  • At least 18 years old;
  • Fluent in English.

Costs

The travel to and from the hackathon will be organized by your country representative, and all travel costs must be approved in advance by GS, in order to be refunded in cash at the event location by showing the bills and tickets, or fuel costs. Refunds cannot exceed EUR 200 per person.

In addition to travel, participation in the „What the hack-Hackathon“ is free of charge. Accommodation offered, a double room shared with team members of the same sex as well as food will be covered by the organizers.

Prizes

  • 1st Prize-5,000 EUR;
  • 2nd Prize- 3,000 EUR;
  • 3rd Prize- 2,000 EUR.

How to apply?

In order to apply you should fill in the online application form latest by 30 May 2016. Selection announcement will be done on 3 June 2016.

If you have any questions, contact the organizers at wthhackathon@gmail.com.

For more information please visit the official website.

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