General information
By linking solar and wind energy to the emergence of electric vehicles, we can accelerate the energy transition from fossil to sustainable fuels. In order to realize this, we have to work together on smart solutions.
We charge our electric vehicles when there is an abundant supply of solar and wind energy and avoid peak hours on the electricity grid. We use the batteries of electric vehicles to store this renewable energy for later use, for driving or for example to use it for cooking or for heating our homes. This is crucial in order to meet the growing energy demand and to optimally use renewable energy.
We are looking for the smartest, most innovative students, companies and start-ups in the world to help us unleash all the possibilities of smart charging. The team that comes up with the best idea will win a monetary amount and will receive support to further develop and implement their idea.
What is a hackathon without exciting challenges? Our partners have come across four challenges in their daily operations that are waiting for a creative solution – your winning idea is wanted to be implemented right after the Smart Charging Challenge!
The challenges are: Here Comes the Sun, Autotune, Amsterdam Electric & Connected, Charge to the Max
Theme
Sustainable Energy
Date
March 9, 2018 09:00 – March 10, 2018 16:00
Location
Broedplaats CONTACT Amsterdam
Contactweg 47
1014 AN Amsterdam
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Prizes
For each of the four Challenges we have € 2.500 available for the winning team! On top of that we offer the opportunity to develop the concept even further and find your launching customer!
Scheme
March 9 2018
09:00 Arrival and registration
09:45 Opening and introduction to the Challenges
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Finding a spot and start hacking!
14:30 Start parallel program (presentations and workshops)
19:00 Dinner
22:00 Continuing hacking session until the next morning (or have a good night sleep at one of the nearby hotels / hostels)
March 10 2018
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Work on challenge and visualize ideas using the maker space
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Prepare pitch and visualize ideas using the maker space
14:00 Pitches and demonstrations for the judges
14:30 Jury deliberation
15:00 Award ceremony
16:00 Drinks!
Language
English
Partners/sponsors
Gemeente Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Elaad.nl, Gemeente Den Haag, Gemeente Rotterdam, Enexis, Engie, Nissan, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Enpuls, SV Utilities.
Link to hackathon website
http://www.smartchargingchallenge.com
