@salikc9.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=3068) ## Idea: NEAR Toronto Hackathon Proposal Hackbox Cohort 1 [Q1 2024] | #PoweredByHackbox NEAR Toronto Hackathon Proposal: Hackbox Cohort 1 [Q1 2024] | #PoweredByHackbox 1. **Hackathon Overview:** - **Title:** NEAR TORONTO Hackathon (Working Title) - **Date & Format:** - Target Dates: March 28 - 31, 2024 - Format: 3 Day Weekend Hackathon - **Location:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Venue TBA) 2. **Organizing Team:** - **Organizers:** NEAR TORONTO - NEAR Toronto Regional Community is a dynamic organization fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in Toronto's blockchain ecosystem. - **Primary Organizer:** Sal C., NEAR Toronto Regional Community Lead, Co-Founder: TENAMINT (Built on NEAR), NEAR HZN1 - **TG:** @SalShuttlesworth - **Partnerships:** - Hackbox - Local University Partners (TBA) - Ecosystem Partners (TBA) 3. **Event Objectives:** - **Goals:** - Cultivate and empower post-secondary students and recent graduates in exploring blockchain technology, particularly in the NEAR ecosystem. - Provide hands-on workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities. - Spark enthusiasm for blockchain development, strengthen NEAR Toronto's influence, and champion diversity and inclusion for innovation. - **Target Audience:** - Emerging talents, post-secondary students, and recent graduates. - Emphasis on diversity, innovation, and sustainability in the blockchain landscape. 4. **Schedule and Activities:** - **Duration:** 3 Days - **Key Activities:** - Opening Ceremony - Workshops - Team Formation - Networking - Check-ins - Food and Beverage - Closing Event 5. **KPIs and Impact:** - **Key Performance Indicators:** - Number of Teams: 12 - Number of Submissions: 8 - Number of Participants: 40 - Number of Registrants: 80 - Percentage of Post-Secondary Students or Recent Graduates: 80% - Participants who identify as: - Founders: Over 25% - Recent Graduates or Students: Over 60% - Developers: Over 50% - Non-Technical: Over 25% 6. **Budget and Funding:** - **Total Funding Requested:** $15,000 USD - **Allocation:** - Bounties (See Below) - Staffing - Marketing - Venue - Food and Beverage - Workshop Educators - *Note:* Detailed breakdown of fund allocation has been drafted with approximate values at the link below. Note that this will likely be adjusted to match the exact venue costs as they are finalized. [NEAR Toronto Hackathon Budget](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FElFPd8MVHMO9mds7QW9HUZ28NZ3yPt4GTxluhsS5P4/edit?usp=sharing) 7. **Bounties and Prizes:** - **Details:** - $3000 for 1st place - $2000 for 2nd place - $1000 for 3rd place - Other bounties to be added and contributed by other funding sources 8. **Judging Criteria:** - **Evaluation Process:** - Innovation & Creativity - Technical Proficiency - User Experience & Design - Functionality & Practicality - Impact & Adherence to Theme 9. **Marketing and Promotion:** - Utilize online and offline channels for promotion, collaborate with NEAR ecosystem channels, local community channels, and partnered universities for more impactful reach, and leverage community partnerships. 10. **Contact Information:** - **Contact Details:** Sal C. (TG: @SalShuttlesworth) NEAR Toronto Hackathon Proposal Hackbox Cohort 1 [Q1 2024] #PoweredByHackbox