Overview

Video by Daniel Wurzer (Infineon)

Your mission

  • Hack the latest Infineon technologies
  • Network with amazing peers and Infineon experts
  • Experience development in an agile setting
  • Present your solution to the tech community
  • Be part of Innovation Congress 2019 #ik19vi

 

Location

Congress Center Villach, Europaplatz 1, 9500 Villach, Austria (OpenStreetMap)

Timeline

Application deadline extended - please submit your application ASAP (first come, first serve).

November 12, 2019

11:00 Open doors & registration

12:00 Start of the hackathon

14:00 Lunch

20:00 Supper

Possibility to stay in a shared hotel room

November 13, 2019

8:00 Breakfast

12:15 Lunch

14:00 Presentation of all projects (pitching)

18:00 Supper

19:00 Presentation of selected projects at the main stage of the Innovation Congress

Possibility to stay in a shared hotel room

Frequently Asked Questions

Which costs are covered?
If you participate in the hackathon you will receive a free ticket for the Innovation Congress 2019 in Villach, which you can e.g. use on November 13 (Innovation Night) and November 14 after the hackathon. Moreover, catering and two nights in a shared hotel room are covered (30 beds, first come, first serve).

How many people will participate in the hackathon?
We can support up to 50 people at the hackathon. Teams typically consist of 3-4 members. However, you can work on your own project.

Do I need a concept ready to participate in the hackathon?
No, you can still define your project at the start of the hackathon. However if you already have a convincing idea it will increase your chance of a fast admission to the event.

Which people will be selected for the hackathon?
This depends on your application. Skills in embedded programming are a plus, engagement in a start-up or a sound technical education. The likelihood to participate also depends on the competition in your hackathon track.

May I keep the Infineon hardware I receive during the hackathon?
This depends on the technology you will use at the hackathon.

Do I have to come to Villach to attend the hackathon?
Yes, you will have to be present in Villach to attend the hackathon.

What about the hackathon culture?
Please stick to the Code of Conduct of Austrian Startups to engage in a respectuful collaboration.

Contact

Rafael Gattringer
Innovation Management
Infineon Technologies Austria AG