Forge the Future

Can we do any pre-preparation before the hackathon?
No, you are only expected to start hacking on the hackathon day. However, data preparation is encouraged.

I already have data or an existing Elastic cluster, can I reuse that?
Yes, you can reuse it. We consider this part of data preparation. You will not be at a disadvantage if you don't have an existing one.

I do not have any technical background, can I join the hackathon?
At least one member of your team should have a technical background to be able to create an application using Elastic and Amazon Bedrock (and/or Foundation Models). You may find that a diverse team made of product managers or UX practitioners can be beneficial.

I’m a government employee or represent the government. Can I participate?
Pursuant to Elastic's Anti-bribery and Gifts & Entertainment Policy, we ask that you provide a written acknowledgment via email confirming that you have reviewed the potential prize within your organisation and that its acceptance complies with the local anti-bribery laws and policies of your country and employing agency.

Are we supposed to make our own travel and accommodation arrangements?

Yes, all participants will be handling their own travel and accommodation.

1. Do I need to pay any money to register for the Hackathon?
No. You do not have to pay anything to anyone to register yourself for any Hackathon on HackerEarth.

2. Do I need to have any specific qualifications to be a participant for the Hackathon?
If you love to code, you are more than welcome to participate in the Hackathon.

3. If it is a team submission, does that mean all team members will have access to work at the same time?
Yes, all team members can log in from their accounts and do application submission on HackerEarth.

4. Who will own the IP (Intellectual Property) Rights to the product that I have built?
Please refer to Section 8. Intellectual Property of Hackathon Terms and Conditions for details on ownership.