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PolyHack 2023 [Prizes Upto Rs. 2.7 Cr; June 08-24; AI/ FinTech/IoT/Smart City]: Register by June 08

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PolyHack 2023 [Prizes Upto Rs. 2.7 Cr; June 08-24, 2023; AI/ FinTech/IoT/Smart City]: Register by June 08

Online applications are invited for PolyHack 2023. The last date for online applications is June 08, 2023.

Course Provider: Organization

Course Provider Name: Poly Hack

Course Provider URL: https://www.polyhack2023.com/competition

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Online applications are invited for PolyHack 2023. The last date for online applications is June 08, 2023.

About PolyHack 2023

PolyHack is a global hybrid hackathon + ideathon that empowers talented students to demonstrate their creativity and excellence in solving real-world challenges. Diverse talents from any technical background, location, high school, and university collaborate to produce innovative projects in a span of 10 days and get the opportunity to receive professional guidance, recognition, and enormous rewards. PolyHack is the ultimate event to take your skills to the next level and make a positive difference in the world.

Hackathon Themes

Artificial Intelligence

Exploring aspects of the technology’s future that have yet to be investigated with AI. What is next?

Financial Technology

Link the finance industry with disruptive technology with real-life cases to make an impact.

Smart City & IoT

Reimagine Hong Kong’s smart city landscape by integrating IoT into a planned architectural project.

Hackathon Phases

Qualifiers

To qualify, each participant must complete at least one of the mind-bending puzzles and challenges designed before the Opening Ceremony on June 8. The top winner in the leaderboard will receive a cash prize of 1,000 HKD (~130 USD)!

Ideation

You will then get to roll up your sleeves and bring your ideas to life! Choose a theme that you want to tackle and formulate a solution that is viable and implementable. A business plan is expected from you or your team.

Implementation

Finally, it’s time to bring your ideas to life! With mentorship and workshops, you can turn your plans into a tangible solution to make a real-world impact! A functional implementation is expected, and a pitch if you get selected.

How to Apply?

Interested Candidates can apply for the hackathon by visiting here.

Eligibility

High school (11th grade/Form 5 or up) and a university (bachelor’s & master’s) students from any region and nationality are welcome. However, at least 50% of the team members have to be non-Masters students.

Prizes

First Place

40,000 HKD Cash (~5,000 USD).
Deloitte Digital Internship (HK residence only).
Admission to PolyU Student Proof-of-Concept Funding Scheme for up to HK$100,000 fund & pre-incubation supports (PolyU students only).
Certificate of Award.

Second Place

30,000 HKD Cash (~3,800 USD).
Deloitte Digital Internship (HK residence only).
Admission to PolyU Student Proof-of-Concept Funding Scheme for up to HK$100,000 fund & pre-incubation supports (PolyU students only)
Certificate of Award.

Third Place

20,000 HKD Cash (~2,500 USD).
Certificate of Award.
Admission to PolyU Student Proof-of-Concept Funding Scheme for up to HK$100,000 fund & pre-incubation supports (PolyU students only).

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