The Next 36: 2014 Wearable Tech Hackathon
Date and time
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Please Note: Some technical/programming ability is required to participate. If you see 'No registrations are available', then you need to get the secret registration link by completing a quick developer challenge: send a POST request to hackwith.thenext36.ca with your email as the email parameter. The reply will contain the link.
Tip: use cURL.
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Compete against Canada's top student innovators, hack for prizes, and possibly a spot in The Next 36 - the country's leading program for young entrepreneurs.
This year's theme is... Wearable Computing. Build software for hardware!
Device partners include: Thalmic Labs, Bionym, Kiwi Wearables, and InteraXon.
Eligibility: To participate, you must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a four-year applied degree program at a college or university.
PRIZES
Over $1,500 in prizes to be won!
Awarded to the top 3 teams:
1st place
$1000 cash
A set of team hardware devices (TBD)
A minimum of 3 finalist spots at N36 National Selection Weekend
Tickets to WEST Conference 2014
2nd place
$500 cash
3rd place
$100 cash
JUDGES
Top CTOs and developers from leading tech companies including Google Engineers, Thalmic and Bionym will be present, with more to be announced. Stay tuned for details!
Connect with us:
@next36
#hackn36
facebook.com/thenext36
Hosted by Google Canada at their Toronto HQ
NEW! All hackers must register individually, but can pre-select teams of up to 5 or 6 (no exceptions) by listing team members on your registration form. Individuals without teams are also encouraged to apply.
NEW! A travel subsidy is offered for participants travelling from out of province. Up to $500 is available and will be reimbursed after the event, with original receipts required.