FAQ

A hackathon is a 48-hour event where participants from different industries come together to work in small teams on creative and innovative projects, usually in the fields of technology and software development. Teams have limited time to build a project from the ground up or develop new features for existing solutions.

The goal is to work together to create practical solutions to real-world challenges defined by the City of Bratislava and partners. During the event, teams validate their ideas with expert mentors who guide and inspire them with their input. At the end of the event, the teams present their projects and solutions. The best solutions, selected by an expert jury, receive financial or material prizes and the opportunity to further collaborate on the development of their ideas. Hackathons are held in various sectors, not only

in the technology industry. They are a fun opportunity for collaboration, learning, networking and fostering innovation.

Participants of all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome. Project managers, IT specialists, data scientists, marketing experts, entrepreneurs, innovators, and students who are interested in technology and the green environment.

We highly recommend you to form a team (2-5 people) prior to the Climathon. Each team member needs to register separately, under the same team name. It is advised to have a diverse team.

You can still register as a solo hacker and we will try our best to match you with other solo hackers who are looking for a team.

On October 16, 2024 at 17:00, a Kick off event will be held for Climathon participants and interested individuals. At this short event, you will get a unique opportunity to learn more about the Climathon challenges directly from the experts, get recommendations or inspiration for the direction of your solutions and ask your additional questions. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to meet other “hackers” and build or expand your team for the event.

A kick-off event is the initial gathering that officially marks the beginning of the hackathon and prepares participants for the upcoming days. It typically takes place a day or evening before the actual hackathon starts. Its purpose is to introduce participants to the hackathon atmosphere. It will provide them with important information and instructions, allow them to get to know the other participants and also form the competing teams. Participation in Kick-off is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. We organize the Kick-off event one week prior to the hackathon to give you the opportunity for a deep dive into our challenges and available datasets.

Climathon Bratislava will take place in The Spot cowork, which is situated in the Sky Park.

Address: Bottova 2/A, 811 09 Bratislava

Detailed schedule will be published on this website soon.

Cash prize and material prizes from partners. We will provide more information later.

After Climathon, the winning teams will have an opportunity to co-develop and implement the solutions with the cooperation of the city of Bratislava.

The Climathon organisers are giving you the opportunity to stay overnight right at The Spot. One room will be reserved for this purpose. However, you will need a mattress and a sleeping bag. If you want to sleep comfortably, feel free to find accommodation nearby.

You will need a laptop for your hacking. If you wish to bring any additional hardware (monitor, etc) you are more than welcome. Food will be provided on the premises (3 meals per day, drinks and snacks). Should you have any questions about what to bring, do not hesitate to contact us.

Thanks to our partners, Climathon is free of charge for registered participants.

All official parts of the program will be in English, as well as the final presentations of the solutions that will be presented to the jury.

You can communicate in teams in any language. You will be able to communicate with mentors in both languages, Slovak and English.