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Introduction
Build a Modern Data App is a 3-day virtual hackathon that aims to bring together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across the globe to use their skills to build the next cloud-native Unicorn application that leverages DataStax's Astra DB.
Prizes
Grand Prize
USD$5,000
+ An auto placement for the DataStax Incubator Program
1st Runner-up
USD$3,000
+ An auto placement for the DataStax Incubator Program
2nd Runner-up
USD$2,000
+ An auto placement for the DataStax Incubator Program
Hackers' Choice
USD$2,500
Most Innovative Award
USD$1,000
Most Impactful Award
USD$1,000
The Challenge
This hackathon will be based on an open challenge — participants simply have to build an application on the Astra DB platform.
Meet the Jury
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Linda Tong
VP, PRODUCT & INNOVATION
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE -
Perkins Miller
CDO, HEAD OF MEDIA OPERATIONS
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE -
Al Guido
PRESIDENT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS -
QUENTIN CLARK
CTO, SAP
Judging Criteria
Execution
How well was the project executed and explained? Does it justify the 3-day hackathon time frame?
Creativity
How creative was the team in developing an innovative solution for the challenge?
Fundability
How fundable is this idea? Is there potential for a sustainable business model? Is this scalable?
Impact
Is the project an application that can have a real and valuable impact?
Code of Conduct
FAQs
👋🏼 Who is eligible to participate in the hackathon?
Anyone with an internet connection & is 18 years old and above!
❓Can non-developers/engineers participate in the hackathon?
Yes! We want anyone with ideas or the passion to innovate to participate. Teams will however need at least one individual who can build/code a prototype as a code artefact is required for project submission.
🙋🏼♂️ What is the total number of participants I can have on my team?
The minimum participants in a team is 2, while the maximum number is 4.
👭 Can I form teams with individuals located in another country?
Teams are recommended to be formed within your own locations & timezones to avoid timezone fatigue but this is not mandatory. You can choose to join a team located in another timezone as well. However, do note that due to the pandemic at hand, teams will be strictly virtual to ensure parity and prevent any advantages given to teams formed in open office locations over locations where offices are still closed.
✍️ Do all members of my team have to register for the hackathon?
Yes! Only registered individuals are eligible to participate. Please ensure that all members of your team have registered their teams accordingly as well.
👩💻What tech infrastructure should I use for the hackathon?
AWS Lab is the preferred infrastructure for the development tasks. However, AWS DEV/QC will be allowed for teams which wish to do an integration with some existing DEV/QC system(s). In the event your team is using AWS DEV/QC, please ensure that you:
• Follow all existing processes which are already set in place (e.g. PR approvals, etc.)
• Are responsible for timely cleanups
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