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Dash Hack 2023:
Level Up
Participant
applications
sep.11 - sep.22
Are you interested in joining a multidisciplinary team to solve challenges together? All are welcome to join - whether it is your first time being part of Dash, or if you have participated in the past!
Participant applications currently open, so don't miss your chance to get the attention of our partner companies, win prizes, and have an unforgettable experience alongside amazing people. This isn't just an event—it's a gateway to endless possibilities.
2023 partners & challenges
ABB
Challenge: Delight customers with our magical set-up process
Description: We need a tool to enable ABB experts to create workflows so simple even your granny could execute! AC Drives are complex beasts, but for many use cases it is possible to devise a set of steps to hand-hold customers through the stages of initial set-up. This will enable them to start operations without an expensive and hard-to-find expert. Just like setting up your new iPhone or Smart TV.
We call these start-up helpers Commissioning Wizards. How could we help our experts create these wizards for our customers?
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Sumitomo SHI FW
Challenge: How to utilize megatrends in the energy sector to discover new business?
Description: Help Sumitomo SHI FW to develop their current offering or invent new business opportunities to take advantage of megatrends.
Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy
Challenge: Designing a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Description: How can Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy design a culture of continuous improvement to enhance employee retention, employer attractiveness, and engagement across all levels of its workforce?
Mehiläinen Oy
Challenge: Design a human-centric way to track the data of Mehiläinen’s medical devices
Description: Mehiläinen is looking for a new method of user-friendly and comprehensive traceability of its medical devices, to meet the increasing needs for documentation and data in the medical device regulatory environment.
1. Who and what is Dash?
You will get to learn hands-on experience in design thinking methods as well as meet like-minded, talented people. After this hackathon, you will get in touch with the partner companies. On top of all that, everyone gets 2 study credits and, the winning teams will win prize money!
2. How much does it cost to participate?
3. Do I need to know English?
4. Do I need prior case competition/hackathon experience?
5. Is there an age limit?
6. I don't have a tech/design/business background. Can I still join?
The teams are built with an even balance of participants from different fields of study. So no matter if you are an architect, marketer, UX designer, coder or something else entirely, in Dash there's room and need for everyone!
7. I just started my studies this year. Can I still apply for the hackathon?
8. I am not a student. Can I still participate?
9. Can I apply with a friend?
10. Can I get ECTS credits from participating?
11. I'm not that familiar with the concept of design thinking, is that a problem?
Briefly described, design thinking is a problem-solving process that prioritizes the user's needs above all else, provides and iterative, hands-on approach to creating innovative solutions, and emphasizes empathic observation of how people interact with their environments.
We in Dash see design thinking as a fantastic tool to create sustainable solutions and optimal experiences for both customers and organizations. And it's something that everybody can, and should, learn.
12. Would I get any support for solving the challenge?
Our mentors come from IDBM (International Design Business Management program), and are experts in integrating design and technology with global business development. So rest assured, you'll be in good hands!
13. Where do I stay overnight during the hackathon?
14. Can I participate in the event remotely?
15. What do I need to prepare?
16. What are the prizes?
17. When will you release more details about the event?
FAQ
1. Am I the right fit for this hackathon?
You will get to learn hands-on experience in design thinking methods as well as meet like-minded, talented people. After this hackathon, you will get in touch with the partner companies. On top of all that, the winning teams will get awarded!
