BLOCKATHON

FOR PUBLIC SECTOR CHALLENGES

February 13 - 20, 2021 / Online event

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Developing tech solutions for antique challenges

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ABOUT

The Blockathon is an online hackathon focused on engaging bright minds from the blockchain & startup communities to contribute to the digitalization of processes in the public sector.

The hackathon is organized by Cluj Startups & Spherik Accelerator and powered by B-hub for Europe, a project funded by the European Commission, through Horizon2020, under the Startup Europe umbrella.

AGENDA

February 13

Opening and pitching
Building teams
Business canvas webinar

February 14

Custom webinars
Idea validation
Planning for the week

February 15

Daily check-in
Mentoring sessions

February 16

Daily check-in
Mentoring sessions

February 17

Daily check-in
Mentoring sessions

February 18

Daily check-in
Mentoring sessions
Pitch training

February 19

Daily check-in
Mentoring sessions

February 20

Pitch deck feedback and practice
Pitching
Winners announcement 

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MENTORS

Adrian Stratulat

Blockchain expert consultant & trainer, tech entrepreneur, Co-Founder of iziBAC

Alexandru Lupascu

Cryptographer, Blockchain Architect, Digital Privacy Advocate

Jamil Benabdallah

Co-Owner of H64 Blockchain For Growth

Maria Diaconu

CEO & Founder of Mozaic Works, Founder Member of the Oxford Blockchain Foundation


Razvan Craciunescu

Lecturer @UPB, Mentor for Startup accelerators, Expert for EBRD & Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sebastian Cochinescu

Founder & CEO of TailPath.com

Tudor Birlea

Chief Partnerships & Expansion Officer at Digital2Law, Co-Founder & Director of Behavioural Research at FREYA Sense

Tudor Stanciu

Co-Founder of Digital 2 Law

Nicolae Ghibu

Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme, CCO Certsign SA, GBA President of Bucharest Chapter

Daniel Homorodean

CEO Arxia, Vice president Cluj IT Cluster

Florin Otto

Chief Product Officer of Modex

Stefan Gergely

Growth Lead - Mobile, Blockchain and Advanced Technologies Department of Zitec

Dragos Stanca

Founder @UPGRADE 100, Partner @ThinkDigital

Cornelia Amihalachioae

Digital Transformation and Social Innovation expert, Senior Expert with “Innovating Governance”

Adrian Irimia

Co-founder & CEO of Moonlet.io


Uldis Žeidurs

Hacker, Tinkerer, IT Generalist, Geek


Sergiu T. Vasilescu

Business Lawyer focused on New Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Fintech, Privacy, AI, Regulatory, Tokenization, Bitcoin enthusiast

Razvan Suta

Business Development @SWG, COO @Polisensio, Board Member @KickstartAalborg, Consultant & Moderator

Paris Nikolopoulos

General Manager at Coca-Cola Romania

Gabriel Dumitriu

Blockchain Consultant, DEV, Strategist, renewable energy, Space and EV advocate


Felix Crisan

Co-Founder & CTO at NETOPIA Payments

Oana Buzatu

Spokesperson, Cluj-Napoca City Hall

Marcel Ielcean

Head of IT Department, Cluj-Napoca City Hall

Augustin Jianu

Co-Founder & CEO Dime.ly

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About 
B-hub for Europe

B-hub for Europe is a Startup Europe supported project dedicated to connecting blockchain innovation ecosystems. It contributes to blockchain ecosystem development by leveraging European technological excellence and supporting the growth of businesses that are integrating blockchain in their products and solutions. B-hub's offer is threefold:

About 
Spherik Accelerator

Founded in 2013, Spherik has pioneered the development of the Romanian innovation market by facilitating strategic support between startups and corporations/investment funds, developing close partnerships with European and US partners. SPK tops the ranks in acceleration - awarded the Best Acceleration program in Romania for 3 years in a row by CESA; became the Startup Europe Ambassador in Romania in 2018; founded the CEE Startup Network in 2019 with the support of Commissioner Maryia Gabriel.

FAQ

Who can join as a participant?

Both tech & non-tech people are welcome! Either with blockchain / tech background, or business, marketing, sales, product, etc.

Can I register my entire team?

Due to privacy regulations we strongly advise registering individually.

How many people can form a team?

3 to 7 people is a good number to have in a team.

How does the hackathon work?

Teams will form around ideas and will follow a series of webinars and mentoring sessions to guide them through the work process.

Do I have to work for 8 days full-time?

Definitely NO. We expect you to work during the weekends and Monday to Friday is dedicated to mentoring sessions, by demand.

What is the agenda?

February 13-14 and 20 are full working days, and during the week you can access mentoring sessions by demand.

Who are the mentors?

We have gathered a series of experts from various fields, as well as public administration representatives.

I’ve never pitched, what do I do?

  • We’ll hold a special pitching workshop followed by a pitch practice and feedback session for each of the teams.

What do I get if I win?

  • The first 3 winning teams will join a 3-months incubation program.

How does the final pitching work?

  • The teams will pitch in “front” of a jury on Saturday, February 20th. The jury is made of B-hub for Europe representatives, public sector stakeholders, and other experts.