About the Hackathon
The Odyssey Hackathon, hosted in Tunis, is an exciting competition that unites business and technology students under the Dione Protocol. This event challenges participants to form teams and hatch innovative ideas that leverage the Odyssey blockchain, a core technology of Dione Protocol that's powered by renewable energy. This aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental health. Throughout the competition, participants will benefit from expert-led workshops that are both educational and constructive. The top three teams will not only enjoy financial rewards but also gain direct entry into a global accelerator program. This presents a unique opportunity to compete on an international stage and secure funding to bring their visionary projects to life.
RegisterTOPICS
AI Applications in Crypto Renewable Energy and Carbon Markets
- Energy Disaggregation
- Embedded Systems AI
- AI-Staking Optimizer for PoS Validator Nodes
- Wallet Behavior Analysis
- NLP for crypto Market Sentiment Analysis
Blockchain Solutions for Renewable Energy and green markets
- Photovoltaic as Real World Assets
- Decentralized Energy consumption tracking platform for real time tracking
- Energy distribution platforms
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading platform
- Renewable Energy Certificates (Integration Project)
- Local grid management into Larger Grid Systems integrating project
REWARDS
LOOT POOL
1
1st Place
2,000dt
PLUS
Green access to the prestigious global accelerator program
2
2nd Place
1,000dt
PLUS
Direct access to the global accelerator without further selection
3
3rd Place
1,000dt
PLUS
Direct entry into a prestigious global accelerator program
Workshops
Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Web3 workshop
An overview of Web3 technologies, including blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols will be provided.
Ideation & Design Sprint workshop
This workshop is aimed to provide a structured environment for participants to brainstorm and generate innovative ideas either on blockchain or/and AI technologies.
Pitching workshop
Session designed to help participants hone their skills in delivering effective and compelling pitches for their projects or ideas.
June 8 & June 22
09:00 - 20:00
The Dot, 1053 Lac Malären, Tunis
What to Expect
OUR SCHEDULE
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Check-in9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Comprehensive introduction to the hackathonCommunicating Dione's vision and mission to the participants, including an overview of its objectives and values. They will gain insights into the goals and outcomes of the hackathon, as well as understand the step-by-step process of how the event will unfold.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ice-breaking and team building activitiesParticipants will engage in an ice-breaking activity where they will share their educational backgrounds and express the reasons behind their enthusiasm for web3 technology.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Web3 workshopProvide an overview of Web3 technologies, including blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols. Explore the key features and potential applications of Web3 in various industries.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Ideation workshop IThis workshop is aimed to provide a structured environment for participants to brainstorm and generate innovative ideas.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
BreakEnsure that there are refreshments and snacks available for participants to recharge and stay energized during the break.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Ideation process Workshop II + Team formationRecap of Ideas, further Distilling and participant votes on best ideas. Participants choose the idea they want to work on
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Google Design SprintIntroduction to Google Design Sprint
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Introduction Research Web 3 ProjectsIntro to Web3 platforms for competitive analysis (CoinmarketCap, DEFI Llama , Crypto Twitter etc.)
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Preliminary Team Discussions on the ideaPlan the sprint and familiarize with the concept + Q&A
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Pitch Training and RequirementsSession designed to help participants hone their skills in delivering effective and compelling pitches for their projects or ideas. Participants learn techniques for framing their ideas in a compelling and memorable way, using storytelling elements such as conflict, resolution, and emotion.
Info Center
FAQ & CONTACT US
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can particiapte in this hackathon
The Odyssey Hackathon welcomes all individuals from technical and business schools. If you're a student eager to innovate and collaborate, this is the place for you!
Can participants apply as a team or individually?
Participants have the flexibility to apply either individually or as part of a team. If applying as a team, ensure it does not exceed five members, with each member bringing diverse skills and competencies to enrich the team's dynamic.
Is there tuition fees for registration?
No, there are no tuition fees required for registration or at any point after selection. This hackathon is fully accessible at no cost to encourage broad participation.
How the event is scheduled?
The hackathon event is designed to give participants a rich experience spread over two critical days within a seven-day period. It kicks off with a 12-hour intensive session on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This is followed by a week of development and preparation leading up to another exhilarating 12-hour session on Saturday, June 22, 2024, where ideas come to life and are pushed forward for future development.