🚀 MAKE IT REAL! Hackathon: Everything you need to know
What is the “MAKE IT REAL!” Hackathon?
It is an international 48-hour event for young people focused on action: going from identifying a problem and building a prototype to real-world testing and aiming for your first financial transaction during the event.
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Who can participate?
We welcome all young people under the age of 29 who want hands-on experience in building, talking to people, iterating based on real feedback, and taking the first steps toward selling a solution.
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When and where will the hackathon take place?
The event will take place from May 14th to 16th in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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What is the language of the event?
Since this is an international event with participants from Lithuania, Ukraine, and the Nordics, the primary language is English.
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What is the registration deadline?
Registration ends on March 20th.
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What problems will the teams solve during the hackathon?
Participants will build around four future resilience tracks:
- Economic resilience and innovation.
- Community well-being and health.
- Climate and environmental resilience.
- Digital security and cyber resilience.
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What tools will be used in the creative process?
Teams are encouraged to use AI and digital tools to prototype fast and validate their ideas quickly.
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Do the organizers take care of the participants' well-being?
Yes, the following is covered for participants:
- Accommodation for the event days.
- Meals to keep you focused on building.
- Travel costs covered for international participants.
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What is the philosophy of the hackathon?
The event follows the mindset: “Better real than perfect,” focusing on creating solutions that actually work in the real world.
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If you have more questions, feel free to contact us:
info@junicorns.com (Subject:Â Hackathon).
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Event funded by:Â
The nordic council of ministers, the Prosperous Future programme
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