On February 13-21, 2021, Spherik, in collaboration with Cluj Startups, are organizing an online blockchain-focused hackathon. The Blockathon is focused on engaging bright minds from the blockchain and startup communities to contribute to the digitalization of processes in the public sector.

The initiative is powered by B-hub for Europe, a Startup Europe supported project dedicated to connecting blockchain innovation ecosystems. It contributes to blockchain ecosystem development by leveraging European technological excellence and supporting the growth of businesses that are integrating blockchain in their products and solutions.

How does the Blockathon work?

Following a workshop with public sector representatives, during which we’ll dive into the specific needs and problems from the industry, 3 to 5 challenges will be selected to be hacked by the participants of the hackathon. In the course of 9 days, from the 13th to the 21st of February, the teams will work together guided by mentors and specific domain experts, so that by the end of the week they can present their solutions to the jury. 

The winning teams will be invited to join a 3 months incubation program within Spherik Accelerator. During this time, the teams will work closely with the specific problem owners from the public sector, who will potentially become their first customers. The program will define a custom approach for each idea, and the teams will be guided during one-on-one mentoring sessions and regular meetings. The main objective is to have at least a couple of working MVPs that are ready to be tested with real customers from the public sector by the end of the program.

Individuals and teams that are eager to test their skills and put their minds to work on finding solutions for some of the most pressing public sector challenges are invited to join. Registration and attendance are FREE of charge. The deadline for sign-up is February 11th 2021. Potential mentors, partners and volunteers can express their interest in joining via this form.

ABOUT SPHERIK ACCELERATOR: Founded in 2013, Spherik has pioneered the development of the Romanian innovation market by facilitating strategic support between startups and corporations/investment funds, developing close partnerships with European and US partners. In 2018 Spherik became the Startup Europe Ambassador in Romania.

ABOUT CLUJ STARTUPS

Founded in 2012 from the desire of connecting with other startup founders, Cluj Startups’ mission is to promote the startups based in Cluj and the events related to tech entrepreneurship taking place in the city.

ABOUT B-HUB FOR EUROPE: B-hub is an ambitious project that brings together blockchain technology providers, public actors, companies, blockchain enthusiasts and leading actors of European innovation towards a common goal: fostering the use of blockchain for the benefit of public services, companies and citizens of Europe. The project is funded by the European Commission, through Horizon2020.

For more information about B-HUB FOR EUROPE, visit the project’s website.

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