Cyberport FinTech Hackathon 2016

BitwiseHacks is a unique company that connects young and talented developers with Hong Kong's tech corporates, who are actively searching for such skilled employees. Currently, hiring great developers is difficult, expensive, and time-consuming. However, with our revolutionary web platform and high quality developer-focused hackathons, we aim to bring the hiring flow into the 21st century by performing real-time developer analysis, open source code & process review, and evaluation in a high-stress environment.BitwiseHacks accomplishes this vision through its web platform, which allows users to post, create, adopt, and collaborate on ideas and projects with their teams. We further hold corporate and community Hackathons regularly, where developers compete in a fast-paced environment for 24 hours. Through the BitwiseHacks events and web platform, developers receive unique opportunities to dive into Hong Kong's vibrant tech and startup space.

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<H2><SPAN><STRONG>BitwiseHacks</STRONG> and <STRONG>Cyberport</STRONG> designed a FinTech Hackathon to <SPAN>inspire a creative and tech-savvy generation of IT professionals. <SPAN>This 24-hour FinTech </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>series hackathon is a financial technology-themed hackathon for the top developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong who are ready to be challenged by teaming up with peers to compete in a fun and fast-paced event for a weekend at Cyberport.</H2>
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<H2><SPAN>Event Summary </SPAN></H2>
<P>Get ready to compete for prizes, potential interview opportunities, and networking time with executives from Hong Kong corporates and startups alike. Time will be alloted for making connections, putting your teams together, and, of course, working on your project. </P>
<P>The working time allotted shall be 24 hours long, during which participants must write all of their code, post it on the web platform, and prepare a three minute pitch including a live demo with for two more minutes for Q&A. There will also be expert mentors around to help you out with your projects, but they won't be doing any of the work for you! As an added bonus, participants will also have the opportunity to take part in the launch of the BitwiseHacks web platform during the event.</P>
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<H2><SPAN>Event Details</SPAN></H2>
<P><STRONG>Date:</STRONG> 17th - 18th September 2016 and 12th - 13th Novemeber 2016</P>
<P><STRONG>Time:</STRONG> 10:00am Sat -  3:00pm Sun</P>
<P><STRONG>Venue:</STRONG> Training Rooms 1-3, Level 3, Cyberport 3 (Core F) (shuttle bus provided)</P>
<P><STRONG>Requirement:</STRONG> You are a Developer, Entrepreneur, or Designer</P>
<P><STRONG>Limted Tickets:</STRONG> Price HK$120<BR>*Price included an event ticket, 4 meals, midnight snacks and drinks.</P>
<P>If you participated our past hackathons, you may send us an email <STRONG>marketing@bitwisehacks.com</STRONG> to ask for a discount code for a special price HK$60.</P>
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<H2><SPAN><STRONG>Judging</STRONG></SPAN><BR></H2>
<P>The judging panel will consist of lead developers and/or executives among BitwiseHacks corporate partners and sponsors. They will judge based on the following criteria:</P>
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<LI><SPAN>Innovation: Is your product innovative in its solution, architecture, and implementation?</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>UI/UX: We’re looking for beauty and elegance in presentation, with a smooth user experience</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Functionality: How well did your demo function?</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Features: Your demo and presentation should show off powerful features relevant to your solution</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Potential: Your product should have unique potential and be profitable in today’s market</SPAN></LI>
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<H2><SPAN><STRONG>Prizes</STRONG></SPAN></H2>
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<H3><STRONG>Fast Track to Cyberport's Incubation Programme / CCMF</STRONG></H3>
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<P><SPAN><SPAN>The Cyberport Incubation Programme is at the front and centre of Cyberport Entrepreneurs, supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups with financial assistance and a range of business and professional services to accelerate their growth in different stages. The programme reimburses Incubatees with up to HK$330,000 over a 24-month incubation period to help them jump-start their businesses. </SPAN><SPAN>Please </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.cyberport.hk/en/about_cyberport/cyberport_entrepreneurs/cyberport_incubation_programme/programme_offers" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</A><SPAN> for more details.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<H3><STRONG>Fast Track to HackTrain HK</STRONG></H3>
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<P><SPAN>Compete for a fully paid trip to London and o</SPAN>pportunity to get HackTrain HK Golden Tickets.</P>
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<H3><STRONG>BitwiseHacks 24Hr Incubator Pass</STRONG></H3>
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<H3><STRONG>Giftsbag to all participants</STRONG></H3>
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<H2>BitwiseHacks</H2>
<P>BitwiseHacks is a unique company that connects young and talented developers with Hong Kong's tech corporates, who are actively searching for such skilled employees. Currently, hiring great developers is difficult, expensive, and time-consuming. However, with our revolutionary web platform and high quality developer-focused hackathons, we aim to bring the hiring flow into the 21st century by performing real-time developer analysis, open source code & process review, and evaluation in a fast-paced environment.</P>
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<H2>Cyberport</H2>
<P>Cyberport is a creative digital cluster with over 700 community members. Cyberport is committed to facilitating the local economy by nurturing digital industry start-ups and entrepreneurs, driving collaboration to pool resources and create business opportunities, and accelerating digital adoption through strategic initiatives and partnerships. The winners of the FinTech Hackathon will win the <STRONG>Fast Track to CyberPort's Incubation Programme / CCMF</STRONG>!</P>
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<H2><STRONG>Past events</STRONG></H2>
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<P>For any enquiries, please contact us via email: marketing@bitwisehacks.com</P>
<P>Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/bitwisehacks/ </P>
<P>Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/BitwiseHacks</P>
<P>Website: http://bitwisehacks.com/</P>
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