AUSTRIA

HACK THE CRISIS

MARCH 27 -29

ONLINE HACKATHON

How can we as a society face the challenges posed by the Corona crisis, and foster the development of new solutions together?

We believe in the power of community-driven solutions for community-faced problems!

 

INSPIRE – CONNECT – CHANGE

See what ideas have been developed during the hackathon

#HACKTHECRISISAT

“HACK THE CRISIS” Austria is a virtual hackathon organised by volunteers of the AustrianStartups Community, with support of the corporate- and public sector. Inspired by a larger Global Community of Hack-the-Crisis organisers around the world ♥.

The Hackathon took place from the 27th to the 29th of March. More than 500 people participated and worked on solving challenges posed by the corona crisis. With the support of over 60 mentors, 52 projects were developed during this weekend.

Participants

Challenges

Projects

Mentors

WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED?

PARTICIPANTS

More than 500 individuals signed up to solve the challenges we as a community and as country are facing today due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Throughout the course of the weekend from the 27th-29th of March they formed over 50 teams and worked together – online – to develop solutions.

MENTORS

Over 100 experts from the fields of artificial intelligence, medicine, health care, blockchain, IoT, business development, sales and many others have been supporting the hackers throughout the weekend and beyond. 

PARTNERS

The hackathon is a volunteer effort to enable problem solvers to get together (virtually) and tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Many organisations have sof far joined this cause and offer ongoing support.

CHALLENGES

Before the start of the hackathon, organisations and individuals could submit concrete challenges related to the corona virus. Over 40 challenges in the areas of health, emergency response, education and economy have been adressed by the projects developed during the hackathon.

AGENDA

THURSDAY

18:00 CHALLENGE SUBMISSION CLOSED

 

FRIDAY

09:00 FINAL CHALLENGES ONLINE

16:00 KICK-OFF CALL

17:00 TEAM FORMATION STARTS

18:00 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION CLOSED

20:00 FINAL TEAM SUBMISSION

SATURDAY

09:00 WAKE-UP CALL

10:00 CHECKPOINT 1

Mentorship & work in Progress

18:00 CHECKPOINT 2

 

SUNDAY

09:00 WAKE-UP CALL

10:00 CHECKPOINT 1

Mentorship & work in Progress

15:00 FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSIONS

18:00 OPEN PITCH CEREMONY

20:30 VOTING OPENS

MONDAY

17:00 WINNER CEREMONY