THE HACKATHON
The Hackweek is a 5-day hackathon where selected startups, developers and students test and adapt their novel digital solutions rapidly on a real-life dataset provided by Shell. Data parameters include: production volumes, power usage of equipment, export pipeline pressures, pressure set points along the plant, weather data from sensors and spot market data. Objectives are to present operational models for different scenarios (minimum environmental impact, maximal production etc.), build a predictive model for the power consumption on the plant, calculate optimal points, and provide recommendations on how to smoothen power offtake. During the HackWeek, you will be supported by experts from Shell, Technical University of Delft and YES!Delft. Also, workshops to sharpen your saw will be provided. On the final day, participants will demonstrate their ideas in the form of a minimum viable product. MVP’s will be evaluated by a Shell & YES!Delft jury based on predictive capabilities, optimization and visualization.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Access to data to verify and test/adapt algorithms.
Access to Shell experts on data interpretation & modelling.
Customer/business model validation with Shell & YES!Delft.
Ownership of code, algorithms, but not data.
Accelerated access to Shell GameChanger programme (when a fit is identified).
A ticket to the YES!Delft Validation Lab (for 2 teams).
10,000 EUR in cash for the winner.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Early stage startups, student/developer teamsStudent/developer teams, early stage startups (teams of 2-3 members, you can also register as a single person and be partnered up with other single applicants)
Have at least two team members (max 4) who will attend The HackWeek
Brilliant developer with top-notch programming skills
Creative minds with strong analytical skills and novel ideas
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is February 4th 2019.
SELECTION CALLS
Nominated startups/entrepreneurs will be invited for the selection call taking place on February 12th, 2019.
START PROGRAM
Selected startups/entrepreneurs will be invited to attend The HackWeek from February 25th till March 1st, 2019 taking place at the headquarters of YES!Delft in The Hague.