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Clear your calendar - It's going down! Bedford V2 kicks off on April 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities.

GridShift Hackathon


JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1, 2019
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ABOUT

Silicon Valley Clean Energy is accelerating the transformation to a smart, clean and equitable grid of the future, and we want you to transform it with us. At the GridShift Hackathon, software developers, energy enthusiasts and anyone passionate about climate change will come together to create solutions for achieving deep decarbonization in the Bay Area and beyond. Over the course of 24 hours, teams will work with the Bay Area’s leading clean energy providers to address issues of resiliency, equity and access during this period of sweeping changes across California’s energy landscape. Teams will have the chance to win $16,000 in cash prizes. Everyone is welcome - no coding or energy experience is required.


SILICON VALLEY

CLEAN ENERGY

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is redefining the local electricity market, providing our residents and businesses with new clean energy choices—renewable and carbon–free electricity at competitive rates. Thirteen communities in Santa Clara County govern SVCE, creating a community-owned agency. For these communities, SVCE is now your official electricity provider. 

With support from

POWERHOUSE

Powerhouse connects startups, corporations, and investors to build an energy and mobility system that is decarbonized, democratized, and digitized. Powerhouse Ventures invests in seed-stage startups changing the way we power our world.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

PRIZES

First Place: $10,000

 

Second Place: $4,000


People's Choice: $2,000

Prizes will be split equally among teams (3-5 people) 

ABOUT

Silicon Valley Clean Energy is creating the clean and equitable grid of the future, and we want you to build it with us. At the GridShift Hackathon, software developers and energy enthusiasts will come together to create solutions for achieving deep decarbonization in the Bay Area and beyond. Over the course of 24 hours, teams will work with the Bay Area’s leading clean energy providers to address issues of resiliency, equity and access in competition of $XX,000 in cash prizes. Everyone is welcome - no energy experience is required.


 Friday, January 31


6 - 7 pm

Happy Hour & Dinner


7 - 8:30 pm

Kick-off & Team Formation


9 pm

Doors Close


Saturday, February 1


8 am - 5 pm

Hacking


5:30 - 8 pm

Introductions & Pitches


8 - 8:45 pm

Happy Hour


8:45 - 9 pm

Winners Announced

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9pm

Doors Close

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FAQ

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Splash Blocks kicks off on April 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose.

Do I need to be able to code?

Teams will be made up of software developers as well as nontechnical enthusiasts. While we suggest that each team has at least two developers, no coding knowledge is required.

Will there be food?

Yes, all meals are incuded (dinner on Friday and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday). Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.


Who owns the software?

All IP remains with the team - what you create is yours.





Do I need to have a team before coming? How many people can be on a team?


No! We will have a structured team formation period on site. Teams may range in size from 3 to 5 people.

Do I have to be at the event to participate?


Yes - Friday night 6pm-9pm and Saturday 8am-9pm.


What are the challenge parameters?

The challenge will focus on resiliency, equity and access to clean energy. Open data will be provided and a full challenge will be released in January.


For more information and hackathon rules, check out our DevPost page.


 

LOCATION


The Google Developers Launchpad has limited parking. We encourage the use of ridesharing and public transit - BART, Muni, and Caltrain. Use Google Maps or Moovit to route your trip.

 

Parking options:


SP+ Parking

521 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94111

or

65 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Impark

199 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

or

35 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105

 

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