28 hours of XR hacking - Cash Prize 3000 CHF
Unlimited Ideas
We would like to encourage innovative ideas through the use of digital realities in solving aviation industry challenges.
It is an opportunity for developers, designers, coders, students and enthusiasts of digital realities (VR/AR/MR) to collaborate in teams to develop disruptive and inspiring products and solutions to air transport challenges.
Challenges
The list of all challenges will be available soon.
Mentoring
There will be mentors from a number of business areas in the air transport industry who will be available to share their expertise. Experts in VR/AR will also be present to guide the teams.
Description
Welcome to the first Aviation XR hackathon!
During the IATA XR Hackathon you will be asked to build XR solutions disrupting how the air transport industry operates in a number of areas:
– improving traveler experience and airline baggage operations
– optimizing airport operations
– making travel and tourism accessible and inclusive
We will ask you to address at least one of the challenges by using XR technologies in your solutions. In parallel, you will be able to gain access to mentors / SMEs on-site.
Important to know
Note: please bring your own laptops.
Some VR/AR equipment and software will be provided for your use:
- Spatial stories
- Pico Headsets
- Sensoryx Gloves
- Realware glasses
- Samsung computers (VR ready)
Prize
A number of cash prizes, x-deals and startup acceleration by the Association des communes de Crans-Montana (details below)
Startup acceleration in the commune of Crans-Montana supported by the Association des communes de Crans-Montana (ACCM)
The Commune of Crans-Montana offers startups the opportunity to setup their business within one of the 3 municipalities of Crans-Montana – Icogne, Lens and Crans-Montana.
Benefits:
- Waived notary and other correlated fees for settlement in one of the 3 municipalities
- Free shared office space for a duration of 1 year
- And an amazing quality of life in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Sponsors
