HACKATHON
The Competition
Hack for Sweden is a competition where the participants solve societal challenges
with the help of open data over the course of 48 intense hours. Hack for Sweden is also a
unique collaboration among 30 government agencies and organizations that want to enable the
development of new services and products using their official open data.
The target groups for Hack for Sweden are students, developers, data journalists,
innovators, and entrepreneurs. The competition was first held in March 2014. The next event
will take place in 2018 during the weekend of April 13 to 15, at Norrsken House in Stockholm.
The challenges for the participants of Hack for Sweden 2018 is still to be announced.
You may find the 6 differente categories on the Challenge tab. The challenges in each category
will be announced prior to the hackathon.
A jury will select the winners and the coveted price Hack for Sweden Award is given
to the team or the participant who best combines data in a creative way and produces the
best and most innovative solution or concept that demonstrates the benefits of open government
data. Prices will also be awarded in other categories that soon will be announced.
To participate in the Hack for Sweden 2018 you have to register yourself or a team
of up to 8 people. The registration will open the 28th of February and stay open for one
month. There will be several of different categories to compete in and several different
challenges to solve, your main tool will be open data.
Logistics You may spend the night in the facility, just bring your own sleepingbag.
All meals will be provided, including drinks and snacks.