Hackathon is a 48-hour coding competition that aims to encourage students and coders to solve current workflow problems and generate new ideas implemented by Pasha Life. The main purpose of the program designed and implemented by Hackquarters is to;
Increasing penetration of life insurance products (mainly risk) for specific segments
Scalability
Scalability requirements are, in essence, a reflection of the organization’s ambition to grow and the need for a solution to support the growth with minimal changes and disruption to everyday activities.
Feasibility
This is the process of figuring out how you’re going to produce your product or service to determine whether it’s possible for PASHA Life
Value For Customers
Customer value is the perception of what a product or service is worth to a customer versus the possible alternatives.
Compliance with Regulators
All Hackathon ideas must comply with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
What is Hackathon?
Hackathon is a code competition where software developers, interface designers, and programmers work together in groups of 3-5 people for 1-2 days and develop a new project.
What are Themes of Hackathon?
At Hackathon, we aim to solve current workflow issues and encourage new ideas for Pasha Life.
Who can participate?
We welcome all software developers, designers, and developers who enjoy developing digital projects, who want to experience the spirit of Hackathon, and who have new ideas about Pasha Life, provided that they are teams of at least 1 person and maximum of 4 people.
How can I join the hackathon?
In order to participate in Hackathon, you must first fill out the application form as a member on the https://www.pashahackathon.az/en/ website. Participants will be selected due to the evaluation to be made among those who fill out the application form. The selected candidates must attend Hackathon with their own computers.
How winner will be evaluated
Not necessarily. You can register as a team or individually. In case you sign up on your own with no team, we will help you to settle in a team before the event.
Does each team member has to be registered?
The jury and our mentors will observe you throughout the process and evaluate you based on both the way you work and the quality of the solution you produce. At the end of the competition, the final evaluation will take place and the winners will be announced. To give an idea, the criteria that can be taken into account in scoring are given below;
– Creativity / Innovation
– Applicability / Usability
– Compliance with solution expectations specific to Pasha Life
– Level of technical / software complexity
– Visual design
– Pitch deck / DemoIs the program free of charge?What is the content of the program?Can I code my project in advance before Hackathon?How will the award be evaluated?Do we have to present physically during the entire event?What will be the language of the Program?
Is the program free of charge?
Yes, Hackathon is free of charge for the participants; and will be held offline.
Can I code my project in advance before Hackathon?
No, due to the competition, you are expected to do your coding during the competition. Projects coded before the competition will be disqualified even if they win an award.
How will the award be evaluated
The presentations made at the end of the Hackathon marathon will be evaluated by the jury on the same day and the winners will be announced.
Do we have to present physically during the entire event?
No, you will not need to be physically presented all 48 hours. Your physical presence is required during the working hours of the Hackathon including necessary training and mentorship sessions indicated in the flow that will be notified to all participants in advance. Coding night can be coordinated with participants online/ from home.
What will be the language of the program?
As we are expecting participants not only from Azerbaijan, the language of the Hackathon will be English.