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    PCH and DCU Hardware Hackathon


    DCU Innovation Campus in Glasnevin, Dublin


    PCH will co-host Ireland’s first design and hardware Hackathon in partnership with DCU. The event will be run in conjunction with the Web Summit, and in partnership with NCAD. Airbnb, Allied Irish Bank (AIB), Design Partners, Each&Other, Intel and Nordic Semiconductor will co-sponsor the event.

    This unique design and technology Hackathon aims to encourage collaboration among industrial designers and the next generation of connected hardware and ‘internet of things’ (IoT) innovators. It will take place at DCU’s new Innovation Campus in Glasnevin, Dublin from November 1st – 3rd and will bring together designers, makers, IoT/connected hardware enthusiasts and innovators for 36 hours to conceive, design and prototype the next generation of connected devices, supported throughout by cutting-edge design expertise.

    Hackathon participants will then be invited to pitch ideas to the crowd and attract attendees to form design and production teams. After the best ideas are voted on, the participants will work together in teams over 36 hours with event partners Radionics hosting a pop-up electronics shop to support the prototyping activity.

    As well as offering assistance in developing ideas, perfecting their design and articulating their vision, PCH, DCU Innovation Campus and various event partners will provide each team with access to prototyping equipment including  Intel Galileo boards, Raspberry Pi’s, 3D Printers, CNC Machines, soldering irons, and other tools of the trade. Airbnb will provide the hackers with the comforts of home for the duration of the 36-hour Hackathon as well having a presence at the awards ceremony on the second evening.

    Prizes include Consulting hours with event sponsors Each&Other to further perfect the winning product’s design and three tickets to the Web Summit.

    Tickets for the event are €40, the event is a non-profit event with tickets costs going directly towards food and supplies over the weekend.

    For more information visit http://hwhackathon.com.


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