With global climate change at our feet, the U.S. healthcare system in pieces, political unrest around the world, and complacent markets, impactful entrepreneurial solutions are critical. 

This year, HackATL encourages all hackers, hustlers and hipsters to bring to life ideas that cater to the world’s most pressing issues. Whether it be solving a lethal disease using VR, extracting energy from trees, or building an app for world peace – HackATL 2018 is the opportunity to explore next generation entrepreneurship amidst the brightest minds in the Southeast.

In the past, we have seen over 400 students from all over the country come together to solve the world's most pressing problems. 

With our 4 divisions, how would you like to change the world?

What is a business hackathon?

A business hackathon is a spinoff of the traditional Hackathon where hackers (developers & engineers), hipsters (designers) and hustlers (business-types) come together to develop a viable product/service and pitch it in a weekend.

What if I can’t code?

According to Forbes Magazine, startups need three members - hackers, hustlers and hipsters. Whether you are a technical genius, a creative prodigy, or a practical business-type, there is a need for you.

Who can participate?

Current undergraduate and graduate students with a valid college ID. Recent grads must have graduated no longer than 6 months before HackATL. Everyone else is welcome to attend our panels and speaker events. If you are a high school student & wish to participate, please reach out to us at contact@eevm.org and we will try our best to cater to you.

*As HackATL is an event geared towards undergrads with the majority of participants coming from undergraduate programs, each team needs to have at least 1 undergraduate student for teams size 2-3, or at least 2 undergraduate students for teams size 4-6 to be eligible to compete. We require this to ensure fair competition in regards to work and industry experience levels. 

Do I have to pick one of the 4 categories?

Not a compulsion, but we highly recommend thinking about the categories as a way to be a more conscientious part of the society. While your idea does not have to revolve around any one category entirely, it is always great to give back in some form. Health & wellness, social enterprises, and consumer tech have all been a major part of the booming entrepreneurship industry and we encourage you to put on a social problem solving lens.

*If your idea does not fit any category, you can opt for ‘other’ on the day of the event.

Prizes

There will be amazing prizes! In the past we have had combined cash prizes of upto $10,000 and lots of in kind perks. Stay tuned ;)

* Each category will have it’s own sponsor & winner and we will also have an overall winner.

Who can I work with? How big can my team be?

Anyone - teams must have a minimum of 2 members and go up to 6. Make sure that every member in your team has designated roles & responsibilities - the more you treat it like a real business, the more manageable things will get as the event progresses.

Does it have to be a new idea?

It doesn’t have to be a new idea, but you cannot have any previous code, presentation materials, financial forecasts, or designs. Come with an undeveloped idea or be open to finding one.