Hackathon:
Riga EcoHack '23

Take part in an urban environment hackathon from November 10 to 12 in Riga and win a 10 000 euro grant prize to develop your idea.

Registration for this event is closed now.

Overview

Description

Riga EcoHack: Igniting Circular Sustainability is an urban environment hackathon which for the 3rd year invites you to look at Riga from a different point of view and participate in shaping its future in cooperation with Riga municipality and DINEX. See our Challenge Landscape.

Who can join

The project aims to combine the vision of residents and students to participate in the development of business ideas and solutions that would positively affect the use of resources and waste management in Riga. You can sign up for a hackathon individually or as a team (4 to 5 participants).

Date

10th - 12nd of November (Arrival on the 10th of November from 4:00 pm).

Place

Aspazijas bulvaris 5, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia, 4th floor, room 421.

Working language

English

How it works

Step 1 - Register.
Step 2 - Receive more info in email.
Step 3 - Participate in webinar ”Hackathon hacks: success strategies and best practices” on October 25. Get a copy of the training presentation.
Step 4 - Get to event venue and attend hackathon opening to hear challenges from our partners.
Step 5 - Attend workshops and meet with mentors that will help you develop you idea into prototype.
Step 6 - Participate in the extra activities and have fun.
Step 7 - Present your work in front of jury.
Step 8 - Get prizes for the awesome work you have done.

Timeline

Day 1: Friday, 10th November

16:00 🚀 Hackathon Kickoff
16:20 📄 Instructions
18:00 🙌 Teams Formation
18:30 💪 Work mode and dinner
20:30 🚩 Team Check-ins
20:40 💪 Work mode
21:30 🏁 Day 1 ends

Day 2: Saturday, 11th November

08:30 🥐 Breakfast
09:00 🚀 Day 2 Launch
09:05 🚩Team Check-ins
09:15 💪 Work mode
11:50 ✍🏼 Checkpoint
12:00 🍕 Lunch
13:40 💪 Work mode
17:00 🚩 Team Check-ins
18:00 🥪 Dinner
19:00 💪 Work mode / Pitch rehearsal
21:30 🏁 Day 2 ends

Day 3: Sunday, 12th November

08:30 🥐 Breakfast
09:00 🚀 Day 3 Launch
09:05 🚩Team Check-ins
09:15 💪 Work mode
12:00 🍕 Lunch
13:00 📢 Team pitches
16:00 🏆 Winner announcement
16:30 🍾 Social - time to decompress
17:00 🏁 Hackathon ends

FAQ

What should I bring?

A laptop, charger and a water bottle to stay hydrated, everything else we will take care of.

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is best described as an “invention marathon”. Anyone who has an interest in technology attends a hackathon to learn, build & share their creations over the course of a weekend in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Who can apply?

It is open to any university student and professionals regardless of skills and background. We are beginner-friendly - all you need is the willingness to learn!

Where will it happen?

Aspazijas bulvaris 5, 4th floor, room 421, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia.

What are the challenges?

Challenge description is available and challenge owners will present them at the beginning of hackathon.

Why should I participate?

Gain and improve programming skills and challenge yourself creatively.
Meet new like-minded people and learn to collaborate.
Work on projects that you can add to your portfolio that showcase your talent when applying to positions at companies.
Win 10 000 euro grant to develop your idea.

Great, how do I join in?

After you register we will send you an email with all necessary information.

What if I don't have a team?

Not to worry - we will have a team building activities to help you find a suitable team. They will happen at the event on the first day of the event.

What is the end result?

The goal is to encourage learning new skills and creating innovative ideas that would positively affect the use of resources and waste management in Riga. And we hope to see new idea realisation in Riga municipality.