Gagnaþon focuses on finding solutions to environmental issues by using Icelandic open data.
Datathon for the Environment is open to everyone. It will take place through August 12th - 19th. It's purpose is to increase the utilization and visibility of open data in accordance with the Innovation Policy for Iceland.
Participants are invited to process the data of the various organizations to find solutions to the environmental issues that we are facing in this day and age by using Icelandic open data.
The hackathon will both be online and onsite!
See our more detailed participant guide-book.
Timeline:
But why?
Encourage innovation
Increase data visibility
Find solutions for the environment
Strengthen networks
Participants will compete in teams developing a solution that fits all of the requirements in one of three categories.
Panel of judges’ criteria:
Is the solution innovative/original?
How about the usability / feasibility of the solution?
Is it a solution that will benefit the environment?
Does it create value for the future?
Will the concept be developed beyond the Datathon?
Prizes
$9,991 in prizes
Best data project
750.000 Isk prize will be awarded to the winner of The best data project
Improved solution
450.000 Isk prize will be awarded to the winner of Improved solution
Best idea
200.000 Isk prize will be awarded to the winner of Best idea
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Eligibility
Who can participate?
Anyone who wants and is interested can participate in Datathon for the environment.
Where can I watch opening and prize award ceremonies?
You can watch the opening ceremony onsite at University of Iceland but they will also be live streamed on Facebook and other media (TBA)
Requirements
WHAT DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE?
Participants need to register by filling out the registration form on hakkathon.island.is to participate. Communications between participants, mentors, jury and organizers will take place on platforms such as Slack, Zoom, DevPost and Facebook.
For the project result each team will need to confirm their team, challenge and dataset before 8PM August 16th and finally fill out a written solution + submit a video presentation on DevPost before 12PM on August 19th.
Where can I watch opening and prize award ceremonies?
You can watch the opening ceremony at University of Iceland but they will also be live streamed on Facebook and Vísir.is.
Judges
Guolin Fang
Entrepreneur
Vífill Harðarson
International Representative, Young Environmentalists
Katrín Jónsdóttir
Project Manager, Innovation Center Iceland
Hlynur Hallgrímsson
Senior Data Scientist, City of Reykjavík
Magnús Þór Torfason
School of Social Sciences, University of Iceland
Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir
Icelandic Environment Association
Hafsteinn Einarsson
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Computer Science, University of Iceland
Sigrún Ágústsdóttir
Director General, Environment Agency
Karl Friðriksson
Managing Director, Iceland Innovation Center
Judging Criteria
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Best data project - ISK 750.000
Criteria: Direct connection to the data sets available Code submitted Guidelines: More than one of the data sets available is used in the solution -
Improved solution - ISK 450.000
Criteria: Direct connection to the data sets available Code submitted Improvement of/ add-on to an existing solution Guidelines: More than one of the data sets available is used in the solution -
Best idea - ISK 200.000
Guidelines: More than one of the data sets available is used in the solution
themes
- DevOps
- Machine Learning/ AI
- Social Good