over 3 years ago
Final call for submissions!
Hi teams! Today is the last day to submit your entry for the #BuildFor2030 Hackathon.
The final deadline is November 22, 11:45 PM Pacific Time.
Showcase your impact
Remember, a successful submission will demonstrate how your solution, leveraging Microsoft technologies, will bring value and make a positive social, environmental or community impact, addressing one or more #BuildFor2030 Hackathon challenge statements. Stand out by articulating how your solution addresses the judging criteria:
- Build for impact:
Does the submission make or create something, leveraging Microsoft technologies, that is tangible that can be shown or demonstrated, going beyond an idea?
- Address the challenge:
Does the entry address a Hackathon challenge statement, and present a clear and relevant solution that drives positive impact in the world (such as greater inclusion, equity, sustainability, resilient communities etc.)?
- Customer or community focus:
Is the entry clear on who the solution is built for? Does it provide a compelling solution for the customer/ user/ community?
- Business value:
Does this project provide business value? For example, does it enable businesses to meet environmental, social, governance (ESG) goals, attract new users, improve employee or customer experience, increase revenue, reduce costs etc.?
- Feasibility:
Does the project have a reasonable chance of success or a possible pathway forward to implementation and delivery to market?
- Inspiration and energy:
Does the idea bring inspiration, energy, excitement, fresh perspective, an innovative approach, or delight?
- Inclusion and sustainability:
Was the solution built with inclusive and/or sustainable design in mind? Did the team consider who is excluded from the solution being built? How was input from the diversity of customers intended to use the solution considered?
For additional details be sure to review Judging Criteria in the Official Rules.
Reminders for your final submission
- Important! Double check that you have entered the correct Microsoft Cloud Partner Program Partner ID and organization contact information. Find your Partner ID here.
- Review additional tips on your project submission here.
Have questions?
Reach out to us at BF2030@microsoft.com. Our team is ready to help you finish strong!
Microsoft #BuildFor2030 Hackathon Team