What is GovHack?
Form a team and use your skills to solve challenges using data
Calling all Hustlers, Hackers, Hipsters & Heros. Hack Noosa this year by taking part in GovHack. The largest Open Data Hackathon in the Southern Hemisphere
This year Noosa again accepts the challenge to compete in the 2019 GovHack competition.
Celebrating it's 10th year building partnerships with governments and industry internationally to bring you the largest open data hackathon in the southern hemisphere.
Take part in this amazing weekend and help create innovative solutions for the Sunshine Coast.
GovHack 2019 @ Peregian Digital Hub
September Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th
Are you GovHack Ready?
Find out what you need to know and how to be prepared for GovHack
Who can take part?
Join a team on the day or form a group before as a Hacker (Developers/Makers), Hipster (Marketers, Storytellers, Creatives), Hustler (Entrepreneurs) or Hero (Industry specialist)
GovHack 2018 Winners
In 2018 Noosa held it's first GovHack challenge at the Pergean Digital Hub. Check out the submissions
What is GovHack?
GovHack this year celebrates it's 10th year building partnerships with governments and industry internationally to bring you the largest open data hackathon in the southern hemisphere.
Across one weekend thousands compete to create innovative solutions to real work problems across Australia.
In 2018, there was:
- 1500+ participants
- 240+ projects
- 26 locations across Australia
What's included in this FREE event?
- Catering for the whole weekend
- All the tools and resources you need
- Access to mentors and industry specialists
Are you ready for GovHack 2019?
If you've never been to a GovHack before or just competed in a Hackathon in general, we've got some tips for you to get started.
Upcoming Hackathon Readiness Workshops
| What: | Hackathon Readiness Workshop |
|---|---|
| Hosted by: | Mic Black @ Mic's Lab |
| Where: | University of the Sunshine Coast (Building H2, near carpark 11) 90 Sippy Downs Drive Sippy Downs, QLD 4556 |
| When: | Saturday, 31th August 2019 10AM to 2:00PM |
| Sponsored by: | Sunshine Coast Council |
Create a Dream Team
Join a team on the day or form your own team to create innovative solutions. The most successful teams have a mix of skills in their arsenal.
There are 60 spots available and It costs absolutely nothing to be involved in GovHack.
Developer
Skills may include:
- Coding & technology
- Hardware and electronics
- Drinking body weight in black coffee
Hacker
Creative
Skills may include:
- Design
- Photography & video
- Has a tendency for being pedantic
Hipster
Business
Skills may include:
- Marketing & communication
- Commercialisation
- May or may not have a gold tooth
Hustler
Specialist
Skills may include:
- Expert in industry or field
- Research & provide context
- Often has looks of bewilderment
Hero
GovHack 2018 Winners
Winner
Exploring the Oceans sponsored by Department of Defence and Bureau of Meteorology
Noosa Hydro
Team
Chris Drake
Winner
Congestion in Noosa sponsored by Noosa Council / Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery
Visual Recognition & Parking Sensors
Team
Kelly, Malo, Mic & Gary
About the Startup Precinct
Located in the heart of Noosa's CBD, the Startup Precinct is a dedicated space to foster the next generation of startups as well as supporting innovation and scale for high growth businesses.