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
- 45,000 current employees growing to 85,000
- 54 per cent more professionals than the New South Wales average
- $B9.2 economic output growing at 6.8 per cent per annum
- Macquarie University with 2800 staff and 40,000 students
- 180 large life science, technology and digital corporations and 200 small businesses
- 1m2 of current office space doubling to 2m2 sqm
- Events spaces and food outlets
- Additional 12,000 new homes under construction
- New South Wales’ largest shopping centre
- Three train stations, Lighthouse Incubator and start-up space
- Macquarie University Hospital with a focus on clinical trials and breakthroughs
- Vibrant program of innovation, networking and community events
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Partner Ideation |
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Consultation |
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2-day Hackathon |
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Mentorship + Incubation |
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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
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.