IN A bid to harness the innovations and opportunities within the blockchain ecosystem for social advancement, ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines) has launched the fourth edition of the iThink Hackathon, offering a total of P225,000 in prizes to Web3 developers who can build groundbreaking solutions.
The event, dubbed “Pump Up The Jam,” is held in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Midtown Diliman and DEVCON. It aims to engage developers across the Philippines by providing a platform for showcasing their creativity and innovations in addressing challenges within Rotary’s Areas of Focus: Peace Building and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, Community Economic Development, and the Environment.
Designed to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration among developers nationwide, the hackathon features two project tracks: Web Application and Web Game Application. Participants will utilize the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) for both frontend hosting and backend Application Programming Interface (APIs).
For the Web Application track, projects must utilize ICP for backend API and can be developed using any technology for the frontend, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. The applications should be responsive and user-friendly.
For the Web Game Application track, games must also utilize ICP for the backend API and can be developed using any framework or engine, such as Unity, Phaser, Godot, or Defold. The games should be engaging, intuitive, and playable in a browser.
“This initiative embodies our commitment to provide a platform for talented developers in the Philippines to create innovative solutions that address critical societal challenges,” said Nelson Lumbres, co-founder of ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines).
Last June 22, ISLA Camp awarded P225,000 in total prizes to the winners of its recent nationwide iThink Hackathon. The first place went to Waste2Earn, a platform that rewards recycling efforts and promotes sustainable practices and environmental conservation. The second and third places were awarded to Wander.ly, a travel planning platform using blockchain for personalized, secure travel experiences, and Happ3n, a social event management platform using blockchain to enhance event organization, respectively.
“The first three editions of the nationwide iThink Hackathon earlier this year were a tremendous success. We witnessed firsthand the remarkable capability and creativity of Filipino developers. Our goal is not only to support these talented individuals but also to unearth the gems among their projects. We believe in fostering solutions that can drive real social impact, and I am eager to see the groundbreaking ideas that will emerge from this event,” Lumbres added.
Participants in the hackathon must choose their desired track and can join the event solo or in teams of up to five members. Familiarity with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is mandatory, and mentoring will be provided. Teams must not have received grants or hackathon prizes from the DFINITY Foundation or ICP HUB Philippines for the project they wish to submit. Additionally, all participants must be above the age of 18.
ISLA Camp will select 10 teams per track and equip them with the necessary tools and technologies to develop scalable innovations through a series of in-person and online design thinking sessions, mentorship sessions, and workshops with partner experts. The event will culminate in an IRL Showcase day on July 31, 2024.
Projects will be evaluated based on innovation (creativity and originality of the idea), functionality (how well the application works and its usability), design and user experience (visual appeal and user interaction), technical implementation (use of ICP and other technologies), and presentation (clarity and effectiveness of the project demo and documentation).
The champion team will receive a cash prize of P50,000, while the first and second runners-up will receive cash prizes of P30,000 and P20,000, respectively, per track. ISLA Camp will also award special prizes of P12,500 each for the most innovative DApp and the most impressive Game concept.
Interested participants must register and submit their requirements through the website hackathon.islacamp.ph.