MobilityX Hackathon presented by car2go

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<H2>Calling all hackers! </H2>
Join MobilityX in conjunction with car2go to solve real time problems by re-envisioning car accessibility in Austin. In this weekend long hackathon we're looking for innovative solutions to help us improve the availability of car service throughout the city.
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">What inspires you?</H3>
<H3>Choose Your Track:</H3>
 How do we efficiently get vehicles to members that need them? 
<UL>
<LI>Moving vehicles to members that need them naturally, i.e. without operational intervention.</LI>
<LI>Allowing a member that is actively driving a vehicle but looking for parking to switch with a member who needs a vehicle. </LI>
</UL>
How do we ensure that our vehicles maintain data connectivity?
<UL>
<LI>Internally maintaining real-time awareness of network connectivity status throughout our operating area.</LI>
<LI>Improve data connection reliability, with or without network providers.</LI>
</UL>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">Who Can Join?</H3>
Startups: Early-stage startups, interested in one of the themes above
Individuals: Do you have a great idea linked to mobility, IoT, or Big Data? Are you strong developer? An Innovative designer?
Teams: Join others around a project you want to develop.
<H3>Additional Information:</H3>
First Place Prize: $10,000.00
Second Place Prize: $5,000.00
Third Place Prize: $2,500.00
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">What will You do?</H3>
<H3>Friday </H3>
6:00PM Kick off the hackathon by joining Capital Factory at our First Floor Grand Opening ribbon cutting Party! 
7PM Grab a drink and join participants in the newly opened MobilityX space. Meet fellow competitors, review the tracks, and start getting inspired. 
7:15PM - 8:30PM Free mingling, Team pitches, and Happy Hour
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">Saturday</H3>
9AM - 10AM Breakfast and Intro to the Challenge 
11AM-1PM Mentor Sessions - Office Hour Style 
12PM-1PM Lunch
5PM-6PM Dinner
8PM You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay at Capital Factory...
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">Sunday</H3>
9AM - 10:00AM Breakfast and Welcome
12PM-1PM Lunch
1:30 Final touches on presentations
2PM Presentations 
2:45 - 3:15PM Judging 
3:15PM - 3:45PM Prizes Awarded
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Places are limited and subject to eligibility. By registering for the event you agree to the <A HREF="https://www.car2go.com/media/data/usa/austin/files/car2go_mobilityx_hackathon_officialrules.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Official Rules" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Official Rules </A>. 100% of the code created belongs to the participants and you will work in teams over the weekend to create your concepts.  
 
<H2 CLASS="m_-552307127822234078gmail_msg">Special Thanks to our Sponsor!</H2>
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