Aspired to celebrate entrepreneurship and inspire the next generation of innovators and business leaders in Asia, Hack.Asia is an annual Hackathon powered by Jardine Matheson since 2019 to connect innovative minds including students, entrepreneurs, and the start-up community – to create technology-driven solutions and help address real-world business challenges faced by the Group businesses and its strategic partners.
At Jardines, sustainability is integral in helping us build long-term business success and make a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
This year, Hack.Asia is looking for a variety of skills to prototype new tech-solutions that can drive positive change and solve real-world sustainability challenges. We are calling on Startups, Students & Innovators to join our journey to innovate for a more sustainable and responsible future with your big ideas and technological expertise.
Startups and Students & Innovators will compete separately during this competition, we have challenges lined up for both! You can see the details of each challenge by clicking on the section which is relevant to you below:
1. Automotive Sustainability
2. Decarbonization
3. Energy Efficiency
4. Renewable Energy
5. Social Inclusion
6. Supply Chain Transparency
7. Waste Management
Winners can access the following rewards:
Startup Track
Challenge winners:
- Proof of concept opportunity of up to US$50,000 with the relevant Jardine Matheson group company
- Be introduced to various Jardine Matheson group businesses
- Mentoring, networking and introduction to executives of the Jardine Matheson group
Grand Final Winner – Winner across all challenges
- Additional US$6,500 cash prize
Join us before the 14th of January via link. We look forward to seeing you there.
Overview
Organizer | Agorize |
Website | Visit website |
Targets | Africa, Antarctica Region, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Europe, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Micronesia, Nicaragua, Northern America, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela |
Sectors | Environmental services, Automotive, Clean technology and energy, Green transportation and electric motors, Manufacturing, Waste management and recycling, Water utilities |