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A hackathon, also known as a codefest, is a social coding event that brings computer programmers and other interested people together to improve upon or build a new software program. The word hackathon is a portmanteau of the words hacker, which means clever programmer, and marathon, an event marked by endurance.

The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of a 24-to-48-hour event. Hackathons tend to have a specific focus, which can include the programming language used, the operating system, an application, an API, or the subject and the demographic group of the programmers.

So to encourage and expand young minds, we are proud to announce that we will be hosting our first hackathon from Saturday April 6th from 8PM until Sunday April 7th 6PM . The event will be hosting at Trinity Innovation Center 1 Constitution Plaza Plaza 3rd Floor in downtown Hartford, CT!.

The theme of this hackathon will be:

“how can we reduce medical frontline worker burnout with technology?”.

The theme of this hackathon will be: Air Quality

Hackathon Announcement

I want to ideate and brainstorm to come up with solutions to Air Quality in Hartford. 

*No coding required!

REGISTER HERE

I want to code to come up with technical solutions to Air Quality in Hartford

REGISTER HERE

Who should attend?

Anyone and Everyone! You could be a student, a young professional, a healthcare worker, an environmentalist, community advocate, an innovator just as long as you want to make a difference! Join us in solving the important challenge of Air Quality!

  • April 6-7, 2024
  • 8PM to 6PM
  • Trinity Innovation Center, 1 Constitution Plaza 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
  • If accepted to participate admission will be $10 (The final pitch will be open to the public, tickets for this portion will be on sale in later January)

FAQs

What's the WIFI???

Trinity has a guest Wifi called TrinGuest or there is EDUROAM

What is a hackathon?

Well4Tech is running a mini hackathon event where participants from a variety of different backgrounds will come together to collaborate on a project focusing on air quality.

Who can participate?

Hackathons are open to anyone regardless of background or experience. Hackers may come from a variety of fields ranging from engineering to education. Many participants have little or no experience with computer programming. By using creativity and collaboration, hackers spark incredible innovations.

How long does a hackathon last?

It begins on Saturday April 6th and will run through to Sunday April 7th.

Where will the hackathon take place?

Our hackathon will take place in Hartford, CT at the Trinity Innovation Center

1 Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103!

What is the theme of this year's hackathon?

This year’s competition completely revolves around air quality!

Will food be provided?

Snacks a plenty and coffee will be provided throughout the event. We will have pizza Saturday night and a big lunch on Sunday. We encourage you to check out the local food scene in Hartford on Pratt Street and Front Street

How do I go about creating/finding a team?

Overall team size is limited to 5 people max. If you are coming with a team, a team registration form will be distributed at the beginning of the event. If you don’t have a team, that’s no problem! We will have team forming events before we kickoff!

Will boarding be provided?

No, unfortunately we cannot provide boarding for the hackathon. The space will be open 24 hours.

Are there travel stipends available?

We are in our first year of this hackathon and at this time are not able to provide travel stipends. Hopefully next year!

How much does the hackathon cost?

Our hackathon has a small ticket fee to cover food costs. Get a ticket HERE!

Will our hackathon be in person?

Yes! Our hackathon will be in person.

What if I have more questions?

Email us at jazna@well4tech.us

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Prior to Music Beats Cancer, Mona founded Foligo Therapeutics, Inc. in 2005 to develop and commercialize a DNA-based therapeutic compound as a potential treatment for ovarian cancer. While Foligo was able to initially attract funding from various state-run venture programs and business plan competitions, the company ultimately succumbed to the Valley of Death.

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