Dates

Date Day Event Format Start Time End Time
17 Oct 2024 Thursday In-Person 09:00 17:00
18 Oct 2024 Friday Virtual 09:00 17:00
19 Oct 2024 Saturday Students may collaborate offline. Mentors might not be available.
20 Oct 2024 Sunday

Students may collaborate offline. Mentors might not be available.

Project submissions due by 7pm.
21 Oct 2024 Monday

Virtual

09:00

11:00

 

About the Challenge

Earth Matter NY Inc. and Fitch Group are pleased to invite you to participate in an innovative Codeathon focused on developing a cutting-edge system for tracking reusable food serviceware on Governors Island, NYC.

This is your chance to be part of something transformative. By participating in this Codeathon, you'll not only hone your skills but also contribute to a project that has the potential to make a significant environmental impact.

This Codeathon is a unique opportunity for students to come together and create app-based solutions that will replace disposable serviceware among food vendors on Governors Island. By participating, you'll be contributing to a real-world project that aims to reduce waste, promote sustainability, and make a lasting difference.

About Earth Matter NY Inc.

Earth Matter NY Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, and application of composting in and around New York City. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on projects, Earth Matter aims to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.

Earth Matter - Zero Waste Island Initiative

About Fitch Group

Fitch Group: A Global Leader in Financial Information Services, Fitch Group operates in over 30 countries and is a prominent provider of financial information services. The group comprises three primary divisions:

  • Fitch Ratings: A global leader in credit ratings and research.
  • Fitch Solutions: A leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools, and risk services.
  • Fitch Learning: A preeminent training and professional development firm.

With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Additional Requirements

Please note this event requires you to bring your own laptop.

Requirements

What You Will Do

Participants will be grouped into teams of 4 or 5. Each team will be challenged to conceptually design and mockup an app-based return system. Key features to focus on include:

  • User Registration and Profiles: Allow users to create profiles, track their usage and returns, and earn rewards.
  • Inventory Management: Enable vendors to manage their inventory of reusable serviceware and receive notifications when stock is low or items need cleaning.
  • Return Stations and QR Codes: Set up designated return stations with QR codes for easy logging of returned serviceware.
  • Rewards and Incentives: Develop a system of incentives such as discounts, free items, or loyalty points to encourage user participation.
  • Sustainability Metrics: Track and display metrics like waste reduction and environmental impact to inform and motivate users.
  • Marketing Plan: Create a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote the app and encourage widespread adoption among users and vendors.

Teams are encouraged to follow the SDLC phases, plan, design and implement/code if time permits.

What You Will Submit

  1. A URL to a public GitHub repo that will contain the following:
    • Application Code + Readme.md with detailed instructions to build, deploy and run the application. Please make sure no passwords, api keys or access tokens etc. are checked into the GitHub repo.

    • Wireframes mockups or storyboards for the application, if anything like that was produced.

  2. A video presentation, not exceeding 5 minutes, explaining how your team approached solving the problem, including details of the marketing plan, and demonstration of the application. The video should be uploaded to YouTube, and the public link shared with the organizers via email.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$3,750 in prizes
iPad
1 winner

iPad for each team member of a winning team

Amazon Echo
1 winner

Amazon Echo for each member of 2nd place winning team

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Fitch Group Technology

Fitch Group Technology
Fitch Group

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services

Earth Matter

Earth Matter
Earth Matter

Judging Criteria

  • Completeness of the project
    How fully realized is the concept? Are all required features implemented?
  • Innovative Idea and Marketing Plan
    How creative and original is the solution? How effective and comprehensive is the marketing plan?
  • Code Quality
    Is the code well-structured, readable, and efficient?
  • Creativity of UI and UX
    How user-friendly and visually appealing is the interface? How effective is the overall user experience?
  • Collaboration Between Team Members
    How well did team members work together? Was there clear communication and effective collaboration?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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