Blockchain and AI Youth hackathon

This event serves CryptoChicks‘ mission to grow the economic, professional and leadership potential of youth in blockchain and AI technologies through education, mentorship, business, and diverse employment opportunities. CryptoChicks Conference+Hackathon is a combination of a technology competition and an educational conference that is running side by side at the same location for the three consecutive days including overnights. 

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Eligibility

  • 17 AND UNDER HACKER - DEVELOPMENT TRACK  Come up with an idea of a blockchain or AI application and develop a working prototype using any blockchain or AI technology. In case you don't have experience in that - no worries. You will have free access to all BlockGeeks.com online courses and live webinars. Our mentors will be helping you to code. You will have access to workshops onsite. 
  • 17 AND UNDER HACKER - BUSINESS TRACK.  Come up with a business idea for blockchain or AI application in Fintech, Supply Chain Management, Social Impact, or any other idea that can use blockchain or AI as a solution and develop a full-blown business model according to the rules and format announced at the pre-hacking, team building event prior to the hackathon - August 23 at 4pm; 
  • 18 TO 25 HACKER - DEVELOPMENT TRACK  Come up with an idea of a blockchain or AI application and develop a working prototype using any blockchain or AI technology. In case you don't have experience in that - no worries. You will have free access to all BlockGeeks.com online courses and live webinars. Our mentors will be helping you to code. You will have access to workshops onsite. 
  • 18 to 25 - BUSINESS TRACK.  Come up with a business idea for blockchain or AI application in Fintech, Supply Chain Management, Social Impact, or any other idea that can use blockchain or AI as a solution and develop a full-blown business model according to the rules and format announced at the pre-hacking, team building event prior to the hackathon - August 23 at 4pm; 
  • 10 - 13 Years Old - Create Your Game on Blockchain Track. This track is for our youngest hackers. Together with mentors they will be working on their games on blockchain projects.

Requirements

17 AND UNDER HACKER - BUSINESS TRACK - present your business pitch that has your viable business model, the funding plan, Unique Value Proposition, MVP mockups

17 AND UNDER HACKER - DEVELOPMENT TRACK - build the business solution using blockchain or AI technology

18 TO 25 HACKER - DEVELOPMENT TRACK - build the business solution using blockchain or AI technology

18 TO 25 HACKER - BUSINESS TRACK - present your business pitch that has your viable business model, the funding plan, Unique Value Proposition, MVP mockups

UNDER 14 Hacker - Present your game idea and game prototype developed on the blockchain

You will have to submit your PowerPoint presentation or Video, link to your code, PP Slide with the Name of your team/project, short description, and team member names.

Judges

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Elena Sinelnikova
CryptoChicks

Judging Criteria

  • Blockchain/AI Use Case
    Is this a good use case for a blockchain and/or AI?
  • Need
    Do you have evidence of a real business need for this solution?
  • Creativity and Originality
    Is the app really innovative or a twist on an existing one?
  • Design and Usability
    Is it easy to use? Is it intuitive? Is it clear and understandable?
  • Business Model
    Is it a viable business or crypto economy model? Will it survive in a bear market?
  • Technicality
    Does your application works? Relevant for "17 and under Developer" and "18 and over Developer" Tracks
  • Makes World a Better Place
    Make it even more focused - Makes Bahamas a better place