[EVENT] Open Technology for Development Make-a-thon 2016
Open Technology for Development Make-a-thon 2016
When: 9-15 June 2016 (9, 13, 14 and 15 have scheduled activities)
Where: Cambridge University Engineering Department
Apply: http://tiny.cc/opentech4dev-makeathon
The Open Technology for Development Make-a-thon brings hardware design challenges from international development and humanitarian contexts to problem-solvers who are challenged over the course of five days to prototype solutions using open source technologies. Open to all students at the University of Cambridge from any subject.
Our principles are interdisciplinarity, openness and collaboration and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to participate! There will be mentors and technical assistance throughout the event to match participants with projects that need their skills and ensure everyone is able to contribute and learn. Support and funding will be awarded for the most promising prototype and all participants are invited to stay involved with progressing the resulting project.
After an introduction on 9 June to the challenges, the kit and the fully equipped Dyson workshops at Cambridge University Engineering Department, you’ll have a few days to form teams, think and design before a two-day making sprint in the workshops and a chance to get feedback on your prototypes at the Open Technology Maker Faire on 15 June.
If this sounds interesting please apply to join! Places are limited to 50. You’ll be informed shortly after if you have a place and further information will be provided.
