2018 Open Data Challenge: Data Jam Kickoff

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Data Jam is a month-long hackathon, kicking off in April and wrapping up in May. We'll be tackling accessibility challenges in the First State. To solve the challenges, you'll have the opportunity to work in teams of up to 5 people. There are up to $35,000 in grant prizes available for teams that build the best prototype solutions.

You can register and find more details at Ticketleap: http://bit.ly/ODC18DataJamKickoff

For more information about the Open Data Challenge go to www.opendatachallenge.com

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can find more FAQs at our official registration page, http://bit.ly/ODC18DataJamKickoff

HOW DOES THE DATA JAM WORK?

Over the course of the Data Jam, teams will be responsible for building a working prototype that solves one of the given challenges. The prototype could be an app, a website, an Alexa skill, a piece of hardware - anything that uses Delaware's open data.

At the Kickoff, we'll present participants with different challenges. Teams will form and select a challenge to solve. From there, the rest of the day will be spent brainstorming and project planning. Throughout the next month, teams will be able to work to solve the problem and build their prototype. Projects will be due in time for the Data Jam Closing, which will occur at the beginning of May. Up to $35,000 in grant prizes will be available for teams with the best prototypes.

WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE FOR THE KICKOFF LOOK LIKE?

The Kickoff will take place from 10 am to 4 pm on April 7th. The schedule is still subject to change, but will look something along the lines of:

10:00 am - Registration
10:30 am - Welcome & Opening Remarks
11:15 am - Teams Form
11:30 am - Begin Work
1:00 pm - Lunch
3:45 pm - Wrap Up
4:00 pm - End for the Day

IS THE iSUITE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?

Yes, this location is accessible to persons having disabilities. Any person having special needs or requiring special aid, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, is requested to contact DelDOT by phone at 1-800-652-5600 or by mail to DelDOT Community Relations, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903