Let's create new ideas for the sports industry!
Let's create new ideas for the sports industry!
What's the goal of this hackathon?
Goal of this hackathon is to generate innovative ideas for the sports industry within 48 hours, evaluate the potential of the ideas, and build interdisciplinary teams capable of bringing them to life.
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to disrupt major sporting events across the Globe. Every aspect of sport has been affected, from athletes themselves to media coverage. Sports events and activities have been suspended or limited to slow down the spread of the virus - there is silence on sports fields and tracks.
It's time to transform and innovate our sports experience in every possible way! We invited participants from all over the world to participate in the sports innovation hackathon SportHack 2020 Latvia, to help athletes, coaches, and sports fans overcome these challenging times. The right time to make a difference and improve everyone's sports experience is now!
It's time to transform and innovate our sports experience in every possible way! We invited participants from all over the world to participate in the sports innovation hackathon SportHack 2020 Latvia, to help athletes, coaches, and sports fans overcome these challenging times. The right time to make a difference and improve everyone's sports experience is now!
Sports innovation hackathon SportHack 2020 Latvia 21/05 - 23/05
300+
Participants
35
Teams
66
Mentors
20
Partner's challenges
Winners
Overall SportHack 2020 Latvia Winner -
Riga Kayaking
Riga Kayaking
SportHack 2020 Latvia winners in "New idea" and "Work in progress project" categories
1st place work-in-progress project - FitShark
1st place new idea project: - Vindere
2nd place work-in-progress project and overall hackathon winner - Riga Kayaking
2nd place new idea project - Olimps - Winder
3rd place work-in-progress project: - Nable Solutions
3rd place new idea project - JoinMe
Challenges of the Hackathon
Let's overcome the crisis together!
Exceptional circumstances call for emergency solutions. The sports sector is suffering most directly from the effects of the crisis. There is silence on the sports fields and tracks. Solutions are needed to help sport transform and adapt to new conditions. Do you have any ideas? Let's overcome the crisis together!
Sports innovation
Do you have an idea how to improve sport experience for individuals, teams, organizers or spectators? Join this hackathon, build your dream team and test your idea. Push your limits and be ready for a 48 hours challenge.
Sports infrastructure and equipment
There are a lot of sports equipment and infrastructure around us. We believe you have a new and fresh view how to use it more efficiency! If you have in mind something absolutely new and innovative, this hackathon is a great place to test your next BIG thing.
Sports data
If you can't measure It, you can't improve It. Data is important part of sport. Have an idea how to track, collect and analyse data? Transform sports data in value for everyone and build a business around it!
Partner's challenges
During the hackathon, teams can solve the challenges set by the partners, as well work on own new or work in progress ideas. If possible, we suggest the teams to find ways to adapt their solutions to the challenges set by the partners, as they are looking for teams to work together and start pilot projects after hackathon.
Partners
Project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project no. 1.1.1.3/18/A/001 «RTU innovation grants for students» and no. 1.1.1.3/18/A/004 «Kurzeme Innovation Grants for Students».
PRIZE POOL
7000 EUR
worth of prizes, to develop your idea further and change the world!
Meet our Jury Members!
Mentors
- André NitzschmannK-i-E DecisionMaking & TimeBox make my Agile Transformation
Skills: Business - Ričards FomratsBusiness builder & Growth leader from scratch to exit...
Skills: Business; Tech; Design; Field expert - Martins RubenisImproving experiences Through Cultivation of Mind and Body
Skills: Tech; Creative; Field expert - Elīna MiķelsoneIdea and Innovation Institute (NGO), RTU, BA School of Business and Finance, RISEBA, BVK
Skills: Business; Design - Andris AkmentiņšDigital Project Manager at Latvijas Mobilais Telefons SIA
Skills: Business; Design; Field expert - Simon BremerDigital Evangelist, Mentor, Public speaker and Digital Transformation Strategist/Climate
Skills: Business - Olga ĻubinaCertified Nutritionist at Children's Clinical University Hospital
Skills: Field expert - Anastasija ZencikaHead of Marketing ECOMMPAY / Core organiser of ECOMMTALKS / Founder of EN.LIGHTNING
Skills: Business; Design - Mārtiņš SūnaArtificial Intelligence Business Developer at Tilde ~
Skills: Business; Field expert - Mārtiņš KirmaDigital Marketing Specialist / Lead Project Manager
Skills: Business; Tech; Field expert - Iveta BojāreIntegrated Communication Strategies, Sports Marketing, Brand activation, PR
Skills: Business; Creative; Field expert - Justine K.Project managers - Product Designer - Technology Business Advisor
Skills: Business; Creative - Annesha Kar GuptaAdvocate and legal researcher, Campaign Volunteer at NHS, Conservative
Skills: Business; Creative; Field expert - Youness O.Business Development Manager at CANAAN RESEARCH AND INVESTMENT
Skills: Business; Tech; Creative - Roberto RussoFinancial Advisor Specialist at Poste Italiane S.p.a. | Startupper
Skills: Business - Aakash BaranwalInnovation and Tech Enthusiast | Leader | Web Developer
Skills: Tech; Creative - Ber FuentesMarketing Director at GMC360 Global Peace Chain Ambassador Leader GirlUP Onu
Skills: Business; Field expert - Liga Efeja LibieteFacilitator | Coach | System Change | Climate Action | Process Design | Lifelong Learning
Skills: Business; Creative - Faton NuhaHead Of Information Technology at Shimrud | Innovation | Product Management | eLearning Consultant
Skills: Business; Tech - Aleksas DrozdovskisStrategy & Innovation Leadership | ex @Wargaming @Omnicom | THNK Alumnus
Skills: Business; Creative
Frequently Asked Questions
- RobertWhat is a hackathon?Support:A sprint-like event where participants team up and create solutions to real-life challenges in an intense period of time. Using creativity, technology and mentoring, the weekend results in prototypes, fresh new concepts and innovative usages of tech.
- PēterisWhat is an online/virtual hackathon?SupportIn an online or virtual hackathon, all participants are remotely connected. Irrespective of their location, hackathon enthusiasts can participate and demonstrate their skills on an online hackathon platform using various tools.
- AnnaWho can participate?SupportWe welcome people of all job descriptions, whether you're a designer, developer, marketer, entrepreneur, project manager or from a sport field. Diverse groups often work incredibly well together to produce the best results.
- Miko:Do I need to be able to code?Support:You can participate with any level of IT skills, even if you haven't written a single line of code. Understanding the basics of IT is a plus.
- Heiki:During this hackathon can I work only on new ideas or on an existing product or solution?Support:It will be allowed to develop both new ideas and improve existing products and solutions. In the case of existing solutions, especially will be evaluated the work done during the hackathon.
- Liene:How big should be the team?SupportWe find that a team of three to five works best. It's large enough to have diverse skills, yet small enough to get to know your team members well in a short space of time.
- JohnWhat if I sign-up alone or don't have a team?SupportDon't worry if you don't know anyone attending. Teams will be formed before hackathon and during hackathon. There will be enough time to mingle and get to know other attendees and ideas.
- Olga:In what language will the event take place?Support:Main communication during hackathon will be in English. In direct communication with the organisers it is possible to communicate in Latvian and English. The final presentations you will be able to prepare in English or Latvian.
- ZandaIs participation free of charge?SupportYes participation is free of charge.
The best team making it all happen
The smartest people work hard to provide the best hackathon experience and make You happy!
- Kārlis SkujaVision and Energy, WindHackers
- Kristīne TarvidaPR & Social Media Marketing, WindHackers
- Artis CicensContent and Partners, WindHackers
- Olga AverčenkoCommunication and Design, WindHackers
- Didzis AndersonsIT Technologies, WindHackers
- Loreta PetrovicaContent and Support, WindHackers
- Anastasija TkačenkoClients, WindHackers
Our contacts
Feel free to send us a message. We really love to communicate! :)
info@windhackers.com
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