ICP Hackathon Challenge - Spiced for Europe
Welcome to the ICP Hackathon Challenge - Spiced for Europe, a virtual hackathon designed to fuse the innovative spirit of the Internet Computer Protocol with the vibrant tech community of Europe, powered by Spiced.
This hackathon is a call to action for developers who dare to dream big and are eager to create blockchain-powered solutions that cater specifically to the European market.
About ICP:
The Internet Computer extends the functionality of the public internet from a network that connects billions of people to a public compute platform that hosts and runs smart contracts and software, entirely on-chain.
About Spiced:
Spiced Academy, located in Berlin, is known for its comprehensive programs in areas such as Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, and UI/UX Design. With a community of over 2500 alumni, Spiced plays a significant role in the tech education landscape in Europe. In partnering with us for the "ICP Hackathon Challenge - Spiced for Europe," Spiced leverages its network and educational insights to enrich the hackathon experience. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between technical skills and market needs, providing participants with valuable resources and guidance for developing regionally relevant blockchain applications.
Overview
Have a look at the "Key Dates and Events" section for the hackathon dates and our exciting kickoff event.
Join the ICP Germany Telegram channel to stay updated, find your teammates and get advice from other developers.
Review the "Participation Guidelines" section for more information on how to submit your hack.
Discover the "Prizes" section to learn about the rewards awaiting the winners, including a prize pool of USD $10,000.
Join us in our Kick-off Event!
Dive into the hackathon details, get your questions answered, and connect with the community on Monday, March 5, 2024, at 17:00 CET
Key Dates and Events
Kick-off event: Monday, March 5, 2024, 17:00 CET
Submissions open: Monday, March 5, 2024, 17:00 CET
Submissions close: Monday, April 1, 2024, 8:00 CET
Note: You can already start finding your teams on our Telegram channel and working on your hack beforehand.
Participation Guidelines
Form a team using our Telegram channel.
Head over to the Dacade Challenge page to register with your team.
Submit your hack on the Dacade Challenge page by Monday, April 1, 2024, 8:00 CET.
Submission Requirements
Participants must submit their project via a GitHub page containing:
A detailed pitch presentation outlining the dApp concept and its market fit for Germany.
A concise, engaging 2-minute pitch video that includes a team introduction, previous achievements, the problem addressed by the app, the proposed solution, mockup demonstration, and localization strategy.
Designs for at least 3 mockup screens of the dApp, showcasing the user interface and user experience.
Updated smart contracts that serve as the backbone of the dApp, reflecting the enhancements and features introduced for the German market.
Judging Criteria
The Dacade team will review your projects. You must have an open source repo (with commits). You can find the full grading criteria on the Challenge page.
Prizes
The top projects will be awarded as follows, with opportunities for further support from ICP:
First prize: USD $6,000
Second prize: USD $3,000
Third prize: USD $1,000
Learning Resources
Rules
All developers, innovators and tech enthusiasts can participate.
You are allowed to have as many members as you would like in your team.
One person from your team must be based in Germany, Switzerland, Austria or the Netherlands. Connect to Spiced alumni through our Telegram and find your local teammate.
Once the hackathon starts, you will get an option to submit your hack. You can only make 1 submission per team.
You are expected to come up with new and innovative ideas.
You may use open source libraries and other freely available systems / services such as Google Maps, Facebook Connect, Twitter feeds etc.
The intellectual property of your code belongs to your team.
By participating in the hackathon you agree to the terms and conditions of both Dacade and IC.
FAQ
Is there a registration fee? No, joining the “ICP Hackathon Challenge - Spiced for Europe” is completely free via Dacade.
Are there specific qualifications needed to participate?Participants should have a keen interest in blockchain technology and one of the teammate must be based in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the Netherlands.
How do I submit my project? Submit a project description and a GitHub link on the Dacade challenge page.
What development environments are recommended? You can use SDKs like Motoko, Rust, or any other compatible with ICP development.
Does the project need to be fully functional? No, teams are not required to present a fully functional project. However, you must submit a video presentation of your dApp concept, which includes ICP smart contracts previously developed in Dacade ICP challenges, showcases at least 3 screens, and outlines your approach to localization for the European market.
Can I use a pre-existing project? You must use the ICP smart contracts you previously developed during Dacade ICP challenges. While the foundational smart contracts should be ones you've worked on before, the dApp concept, including the video presentation, screens, and localization approach, should be newly created for this hackathon. This ensures that while leveraging past work, the project submission is fresh and tailored specifically for the "ICP Hackathon Challenge - Spiced for Europe."
Do I need to be online throughout the hackathon? No, but regular check-ins on Dacade for updates and collaboration are encouraged.
Who owns the IP? The developing team owns the project IP, but the code must be open source for judging purposes.