World engineering day hackathin

Register for the World Engineering Day Hackathon

You can now register for the World Engineering Day hackathon. Commencing on the 9th of January 2023, the WED Hackathon will see hundreds of engineering students from across the globe battle it out for 1st place. Students worldwide will form teams, select a sustainable challenge, and spend two weeks hacking their solution. The prizes are EUR 4,000 for the winner, 2nd: EUR 2,000 and 3rd: EUR 1,000 (all prizes are to be given as a team, not as individuals).

This competition is a fast-paced simulation of a real-world project. Teams are to work collaboratively on a problem to provide a set of deliverables within a short timeframe. Using their theoretical knowledge, students gain first-hand experience to develop their critical thinking, build new skill sets, push themselves out of their comfort zone and build lasting relationships.

The Hackathon is hosted by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), and its members and partners, such as INWES. Partners who are working with WFEO to create comprehensive and relevant engineering challenges that align with the 2023 World Engineering Day theme, Engineering Innovation for a more resilient World and which will encourage engineering students to develop solutions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2023, the hackathon has a single submission round. Participants will have the opportunity to make their official submission within 2 weeks of the Hackathon Challenge announcement (9 – 22 Jan 2023). Submission is a 5-min video presenting their solution, along with a short-written element, detailing elements of their entry.

Important dates:
• December – open to register your team
• 9 Jan 2023 – Challenges released
• 22 Jan 2023 – Submissions due
• 6 Feb 2023 – Top 10 announced
• 4 March 2023 – Winner announced during WED Live feed

All times noted are in Paris, France timezone (GMT+1)

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