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Hacking the Hackathon Advice on hackathon design from partners in Canada, the US, New Zealand and Australia

Table of Contents Laying the Groundwork During the hackathon Follow-through

Laying the Groundwork Define a problem that matters to citizens Determine hackathon type Identify the information or data Engage legal counsel Brand early and invest in comms Fund creatively Partner wisely   Problem: Nailing down the purpose of the hackathon; Data: about quality popularity and what’s availble Establishing early the hackathon title/brand/name, and whether it will be used again in the future; Landing quickly on the venue the best supports the hackathon design; Partnering with organizations that can best support the aim; Addressing all associated legal issues in ample time; Accruing the required resources, as dictated by the hackathon design; Ensuring subject matter experts and/or business owners are part of the hack teams, and including non-experts as hackers; Integrating cross-cutting and targeted appeal – e.g by blending art and showcasing charismatic figures along with community-rooted realities.

Teams Tools Time During the hackathon Build mult-discliplinary team Use art Space Apps is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world drawing coders, scientists, creators, and “everyone enthusiastic about space come together to address challenges we face on Earth and in space

Follow-through Don’t just use solutions; use ideas Design actions according to hackathon type Build on partnerships and creativity