AgeTech Hackathon
Friday, December 9th, 2022
10:00 am - 2:00pm
Building IV, Room 1201
$5,000 top prize!
The aging care industry is one of the fastest growing in the United States as the baby boomers begin to represent an increasingly larger segment of the elderly population. Addressing this issue, the students will form an interdisciplinary collaboration to envision and create an exhibit of technologies that support older people in their homes.
The Hackathon is presented by University Startups, The Entrepreneurship Lab at USG, and in collaboration with iTAP (Information Technology for the Aging Person) from the College of Information Studies (UMD iSchool).
What is a hackathon? Normally, a hackathon is an event in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming (Hacking marathon). In our case, we apply the word "hack" to mean the creative process and thinking innovatively. Therefore, no technical experience is required! Each team will be asked to think about the prompt, create a solution in the time allotted, and then create a presentation featuring a prototype. Each team will present its solution to the judge.
The Hackathon is presented by University Startups, The Entrepreneurship Lab at USG, and in collaboration with iTAP (Information Technology for the Aging Person) from the College of Information Studies (UMD iSchool).
What is a hackathon? Normally, a hackathon is an event in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming (Hacking marathon). In our case, we apply the word "hack" to mean the creative process and thinking innovatively. Therefore, no technical experience is required! Each team will be asked to think about the prompt, create a solution in the time allotted, and then create a presentation featuring a prototype. Each team will present its solution to the judge.
Register here as a team or individually. All majors are welcome.
Spring 2023 Equity Incubator Cohort Application
As a member of the cohort you will receive:
- In-person weekly skills workshops
- 1-1 meetings with entrepreneur mentors
- $2,000 stipend to work on your business
- Participation in a pitch competition for thousands of dollars in funding
Program dates:
February 1st - March 22nd, 2023
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Meetings at the Universities at Shady Grove
Pitch competition: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Pitch competition: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
First consideration application date: December 1st, 2022
Applications close January 13th, 2023
Please apply here! All are welcome to apply. Must be able to attend all in-person sessions and complete all assigned work.
We are inviting individuals who identify with a gender, racial/ethnic, or another identity which, historically, has not been dominant in receiving entrepreneurship support. We do this because we aim to create a collaborative, diverse cohort of entrepreneurs that can contribute unique perspectives in a supportive environment as we foster new venture formation and growth.
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