Fwd: New HACKATHONS - Solve Challenges, Learn New Tech + Win

[Joel Kershner]

Incase any one is interested.

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From: Cassie Breen <cas...@devpost.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Subject: New HACKATHONS - Solve Challenges, Learn New Tech + Win
To: Joel Kershner <joel.k...@gmail.com>

Hi Joel,

Hope you are doing well. We had another group of hackathons launch and I thought your Cambridge Quantified Self members may want to join in.

From fintech to e-commerce, vehicle apps, and healthcare apps to help with COVID-19, there is an opportunity to use new technologies, learn/refine skills and participate in social good challenges, all while getting a shot at some awesome prizes. 

Could you please share? Below are the details: 

COVID-19 Healthcare App Challenge

CHALLENGE: Build an app that uses the IQVIA HealthCare Locator SDK to improve patient case in underserved communities impacted by COVID-19.

PRIZES: $60,000 in prizes (including directed donations, swag + more)

DEADLINE: June 28, 2021 6:00pm EDT

JOIN THE HACKATHON: https://bit.ly/HealthApp21m

Formula 0001: Rapyd Fintech Grand Prix

CHALLENGE: Build a fintech or payments application using the Rapyd Payment Platform.

PRIZES: $267,000 in prizes (including a Porsche Taycan, an F1 Experience in Abu Dhabi, and the opportunity to bring your idea to life)

DEADLINE: July 08, 2021 5:00pm EDT

JOIN THE HACKATHON: https://bit.ly/Rapyd21m

The Square Unboxed Hackathon

CHALLENGE: Build (or update) apps or snippets using Square’s APIs and SDKs.

ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Must reside or are incorporated in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Ireland, Japan, or Canada (excluding Quebec). See full rules for details.

PRIZES: $60,000 in prizes

DEADLINE: July 12, 2021 5:00pm EDT

JOIN THE HACKATHON: https://bit.ly/Square2021m

Ford Smart Vehicle Connectivity Challenge

CHALLENGE: Build a connected vehicle web or mobile application to assist drivers using the FordConnect API.

ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Participants must be legal residents of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). See full rules for details.

PRIZES: $25,000 in prizes

DEADLINE: July 16, 2021 5:00pm EDT

JOIN THE HACKATHON: https://bit.ly/FordSmart21M

Here are more hackathons listed by submission deadline:

• June 22 (Theme: ML/AI, Enterprise, Communication): Sentiment & Opinion Mining Natural Language API Hackathon
• June 29 (Theme: Social Good, Health, Cybersecurity): In Code We Trust - Responsible Innovation for a Flourishing Society (BAVARIA ONLY)
• July 9 (Theme: Blockchain, Fintech, Gaming): HackonLisk

If you could please pass the information along, that would be great and, as always, please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Cassie

Devpost

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New York, NY 10038

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