Technology advancements including the internet have helped us as a society grow more and more connected. This exchange of information encompasses IoT technologies which include data, software, and hardware. This year, the IoT market is expected to grow to $520 billion. Success in the area of IoT will require a thorough strategy and business understanding. Currently, the main barriers to adopting such technologies are security, ease of integration with legacy systems, and return on investment.
At Girls in Tech, we are committed to empowering women engineers, product developers, UX / UI designers, and data scientists to explore all the avenues in which we can lower the barrier of IoT innovation. Join us in developing solutions that can help companies leverage machine-to-machine information exchange in real-time and in a safe manner using technologies not limited to Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, etc.
PRODUCT CHALLENGE IDEAS
Participants are encouraged to develop solutions for the challenges mentioned below:
- Cybersecurity: Improve the endpoint security and over-the-air (OTA) vulnerabilities of IoT devices
- Coexistence: Improve integration of IoT devices with legacy systems
- Compliance: Help IoT devices adhere to global regulatory requirements
- Connectivity: Achieve seamless information exchange between IoT device, software, and infrastructure
- Cloud: Leverage cloud technologies to reduce IoT innovation cost
HACKATHON SCHEDULE:
| Team Formation | Build Period | Judging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | March 1 - April 12 | April 12 - May 7 | May 24 - June 4 |
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
| Step | Topic | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Registration | In Devpost, click the “Register” button and create an account. |
| # 2 | Join Slack Workspace | Join the Slack Workspace: Girls in Tech 2021 Hackathon Introduce yourself in the #welcome channel! |
| # 3 | Recruit team members | If you’re looking for team members, you can also find teammates at https://girls-in-tech-2021-hackathon.devpost.com/participants or post you're looking for a team in the #find-teammates Slack channel. |
| # 4 | Create a team channel in Slack | Feel free to create your own channel in Slack and invite all of your team members to it. |
| # 5 | Review rules and challenges | Review the rules and guidelines on Devpost and challenge project ideas: Girls in Tech 2021 Hackathon |
| # 6 | Prototype, build, and test! | Work on your challenge project and submit via Devpost. It is highly recommended to reach out to your team members through Slack |
| # 7 | Submit! | Submit your completed project by the Sprint deadline. |
PRIZES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS:
In order to receive these prizes, you must submit your completed project to the Girls in Tech Hackathon Devpost by the submission deadline.
Eligibility
- Individual participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Teams are welcome to sign up as a group of up to 5 members with at least 3 women per team or as individuals.
Requirements
Project Options:
1. Build a functioning MVP ready for immediate use.
OR
2. Develop a prototype concept for an application that can later become a functioning product.
All of the following items must be included in your submission to the Girls in Tech Devpost page:
1. Submission form
- Submit your project to the Girls in Tech Devpost before the deadline and complete the submission form questionnaire. Submission (including video/code links) are editable until the deadline.
- Introduction
- Purpose & Motivation
- How does the application work?
- How was the application developed?
- How to use the application
- Difficulties & Challenges faced during the design and/or development process
- Go-to-Market (How will the application be available to the public and is it scalable?)
2. Video
- Upload a short video demo of your product, including an explanation of the function and solution. This video can be submitted as a Youtube link on your Devpost page for your project.
- Videos should be a maximum of 3 minutes long.
3. GitHub or other code repo link
- Please ensure that this link is publicly shareable so judges can access your project
4. Provide images, screenshots, & wireframes of your project
* By submitting your project to the Girls in Tech Hackathon Devpost, you are acknowledging that these materials may be used to promote this hackathon globally.
Prizes
$23,500 in prizes
1st Place
- $10,000 in AWS credits
- $800 cash prize
2nd Place
- $7,000 in AWS credits
- $450 cash prize
3rd Place
- $5,000 in AWS credits
- $250 cash prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Janani Rajendiran
Product Manager at Trend Micro
Jessica Downes
System Software Developer at Trend Micro
Sonam Jha
Sr. Software Engineer at McKinsey & Company
Himanshu Mishra
Software Architect at McKinsey & Company
Preeti Rajendran
Sr. Product Marketing Manager at AWS
Helen Smith
Director Data Science (Oncology Technology Solutions) at McKesson
Rashida Scott-White
Product Design Lead at McKinsey & Company
Melissa Honour
VP Product Management at (Ontada) McKesson
Ramat Tejani
GetIT Program Leader at AWS
Judging Criteria
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Originality
Is the idea original and innovative? -
User Experience
Is the design user-centric, easy to navigate, and intuitive? -
Business
Can the application be transformed into an MVP ( Minimum Viable Product), be profitable, and scalable? -
Usefulness
Is the application addressing real issues the users are facing? Provide user research or validation.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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