Ever wonder how solar, wind, and bioenergy projects are built? From evaluating permits to assessing financials to analyzing contract risk, there is a maze of due diligence activities that must be navigated before construction can even start. These processes can be slow and resource-intensive, creating barriers to scaling renewable energy solutions. That's why we need you!

​Join us in Manhattan for a two-day, multidisciplinary event where your unique skills and ideas can affect these critical processes. Hackers will have 24 hours to create a demo based on the Challenge Statements and have an opportunity to win the $3,000 grand prize.

​This hackathon is your opportunity to apply AI Agent building tech to a real-world problem that could change the game for clean energy deployment. You'll collaborate with other innovators, gain insights from experts, and compete for cash prizes. Whether you’re a software enthusiast, a fintech expert, or just want to learn about clean energy, this is your chance to make a difference.

​Agenda

​Day 1 (Saturday, Jan 18)

• ​11:00am gather and meet

• ​11:30am small teams are formed, problem context from industry experts

• ​12:00pm hack

• ​1:00pm hackers present an early version of their demos

• ​2:00pm continued hacking

• ​7:00pm event space closes

​Day 2 (Sunday, Jan 19)

• ​10:00am event space opens

• ​1:00pm hackers present their final demos

• ​2:00pm judging, winners announced

• ​2:30pm network

​Deliverables: your team will present a demonstration and business case. More detail on how to format and submit the deliverables will be announced leading up to the event.

​Teams: you can create your team of 3-4 at the event, or come with a team already formed.

​Prizes: First place: $3,000. Second place: $1,000. Third place: $500. Winner of the Day 1 mini-pitch: $500. More detail on prizes and judging criteria will be announced leading up to the event.

​Why the due diligence process? Project risk is top-of-mind for financiers and insurers, and speed and thoroughness is of utmost importance when deals are underway. As software advances these traditional business processes have ample opportunity to be improved.

​And how is this related to Climate Change? Reducing cost and risk for renewable energy projects can substantially increase the number of viable projects. And enabling alternative energy sources has tons of society-wide benefits including climate, energy security, and grid resilience.

​Event partners:

​CEART www.ceart.io

​Interested in sponsoring this hackathon, have an idea for the Challenge Statements, or want to help in some other way? Reach out to [email protected]

• Impact & Feasibility (30%)
  Does the solution significantly improve renewable energy project workflows? Can the tool be implemented in real-world scenarios? How well is the solution adapted to the challenge statement?
• Execution & Technical Build (30%)
  How effectively did the team execute their idea? Was a tangible product developed that showcases the idea well?
• Innovation (20%)
  How creative and novel is the solution?
• Presentation (20%)
  Is the solution clearly communicated and effectively demonstrated?