challenge

HackMacPark (2-3 November) involved over 70 participants from corporate partners, students and entrepreneurs.This unique mix included equal parts students and professionals.

Teams addressed one of two challenges: solutions to improve mobility and connectivity in Macquarie Park or solutions to enhance the vibrancy of Macquarie Park.

11 teams pitched solutions on the final day including: peak-shifting apps, ride-share apps, sustainable food-truck platforms, district engagement platforms and active travel platforms

CO-CREATION

Partner Ideation

40 MPID partners attended a ideation workshop to formulate the challenge focus

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Consultation

400+ employees, students and residents in Macquarie Park had their say via the online survey to inform the Challenge Statement

2-day Hackathon

11 teams designed, built and pitched solutions

Mentorship + Incubation

Winning teams mentored by BlueChilli  and MQ Incubator to go from concept to start-up

Judges & Mentors

The judging panel was made up of experts from the MPID network and hack partner BlueChilli.

• Howard Caro, Sillicon Valley VC and Tech Veteran

• Colette Grgic, Chief Innovation Officer, BlueChilli

• Dr. Lara Moroko, Academic Lead – Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Macquarie University
  • John Shi-Nash, Director Incubation & Entrepreneurship, Macquarie University

Partner Facilitator

The MPID Transport Hackathon is proudly facilitated by BlueChilli

PARTNER Supporter

Proudly supported by the NSW Department of Industry Boosting Business Innovation Program.