About the challenge

Develop a solution in one of the three categories below, that connects technology with museums or cultural/heritage sites through one of the following: a) enhances the experience of visitors, or b) educates about the contents of the museum/site and the history of its artifacts, or c) educates about the history of the museum/site itself, or d) educates about the processes surrounding museums/sites.

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a. Prototypes of Applications

Develop and demonstrate a functional application.

Present your idea on how an app could be a tool to improve the user experience in spaces such as museums and cultural sites.

b. Business Ideas

Present a business model plan based on the Business Model Canvas methodology on improving user experience in spaces such as museums or cultural sites.

c. Game Prototypes

Develop a game idea related to museums and the historical artifacts or people relevant to them.

Requirements

What to Submit

To fully submit your project you must provide:  
    • For App Prototypes: Develop and demonstrate a functional app. Reach TRL3 (Proof of Concept) presenting the basic idea, concept, and a basic prototype to demonstrate the feasibility of the app.
    • For business ideas: Present a business model plan based on the Business Model Canvas methodology. You should be able to address your business proposal's value proposition, customer segments, customer relationships, channels, key activities, key resources, key partners, cost structure, and revenue streams.
    • For Game prototypes: Develop and present a game idea related to museums and the historical artifacts or people that are related to it. This game could be used in conjunction with an existing physical/digital museum

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    Prizes

    €4,500 in prizes
    First Prize
    1 winner

    Second Prize
    1 winner

    Special ECTN Prize
    1 winner

    Devpost Achievements

    Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

    Judges

    Panagiotis Korinos

    Panagiotis Korinos
    Manager Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Bank of Cyprus

    Manos Vougioukas

    Manos Vougioukas
    Secretary General, European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN)

    Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert

    Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert
    Team Leader, CYENS Centre of Excellence

    Judging Criteria

    • Originality of the Idea
      25%
    • Technical Complexity (Apps and Games)
      25%
    • Completeness, clarity and attention to detail ( For Business plans)
      25%
    • Adherence to the topic
      25%
    • Usability and impact potential
      25%

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