Enhance the connection between businesses and their local communities, all while spreading the magic of Square’s local experience by participating in Square's Local Community Hackathon! Image

Calling creative coding minds – it's time to disrupt the way businesses connect with their local communities using Square APIs. Let your imagination run as you brainstorm solutions that transcend borders, connecting businesses and consumers in ways that celebrate diversity and foster community spirit while empowering sellers to forge deeper connections with their local communities on a global scale. Picture a world where every interaction between businesses and users is an extraordinary experience. 

So, whether you're coding from the heart of a bustling city or a cozy corner of the world, join us in building global experiences that redefine the connection between sellers and the communities they serve. Unleash your creativity, break boundaries, and transform the way we experience local communities. Join us in shaping unforgettable experiences that transcend borders, and let's collectively shape the future of local communities! ImageImage

Requirements

What to Build Image

Build an app that supports businesses to connect with their local community using the Square APIs.

What to Submit Image

  • Square Application ID

  • Provide access to working application (test account, website, sandbox / production) - Instructions must be provided for judges to access

  • Include a video (about 3 minutes) that demonstrates your submission. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook Video and made public.

  • Provide a text description of your project that explains how the new features were implemented

  • Identify which APIs you used

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$40,000 in prizes
First Place Overall
1 winner

* $8,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog
* Special feature in Square’s “Developer Spotlight” on the corner blog
* 60 min. meeting with Square product team

Second Place Overall
1 winner

* $6,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog
* Special feature in Square’s “Developer Spotlight” on the corner blog
* 60 minutes with Square Product team

Best Solution for Fostering Local Business
1 winner

* $5,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

Best Experience that Drives Customer Loyalty
1 winner

* $5,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

Best use of Square APIs to Bring Local Visibility to a Seller
1 winner

* $5,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

Best Solution for Experiential Events
1 winner

* $5,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

*Bonus* Most Creative Use of Multiple Square APIs
1 winner

* $2,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

*Bonus* Most Helpful Feedback
2 winners

* $1,000 USD per Winner
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

*Bonus* Best Technical API Implementation
1 winner

* $2,000 USD
* Social promotion by Square Developer and on The Corner Blog

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Shannon Skipper

Shannon Skipper
Head of Developer Relations, Square

Richard Moot

Richard Moot
Developer Advocate Lead, Square

Eva Sasson

Eva Sasson
Product Marketing, Developer Experience, Square

Anthony Giuliano

Anthony Giuliano
Developer Advocate

Jordan Bergero

Jordan Bergero
Developer Relations Engineer

Judging Criteria

  • Quality of the Idea
    Includes creativity and originality of the idea.
  • Implementation of the Idea
    Includes how well the idea was executed by the developer and how well the new Square features were implemented.
  • Potential Value to Businesses
    Includes the extent to which the app can help businesses grow.
  • Integrative Experience
    Includes how well the app integrates the in-person and virtual experiences.
  • Potential Community Impact
    Includes how impactful the app will be as a driver for positive change within the community.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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