A hackathon is essentially a type of collaborative or competitive event for computer programmers and others working in the computer sector.
The actual nature of the hackathon can vary, but it tends to focus on the completion of a certain objective that is usually specified beforehand.
Despite its name, a hackathon does not necessarily involve "hacking" in the sense of breaching computer security systems.
First place in the hackathon was won by a team who designed technology that uses vision tech to detect when an elderly person falls.
Out of the 2,500 students from across Israel who participated in the competition, 10 initiatives proceeded to the final round of the hackathon
Previous challengers have struggled to succeed in the competition.
The hackathon was held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
"Particularly because we were so deeply affected by the virus, we were determined to recruit our greatest minds to gather and fight this life-threatening illness on the front lines."
The StartUp Negev technological accelerator held a hackathon to train the next generation of technology entrepreneurs in the Negev Bedouin community.
Participants, who worked together virtually, were sent decorated boxes with t-shirts, coffee mugs, water bottles and so on so as to keep them in the hackathon mindset, despite working from afar.
The hackathon winner was HearMe, an anonymous reporting platform which allows those in distress to contact local authorities with real-time recording and questioning.
PICO Kids works in over 60 schools across Israel’s capital, serving communities with a diverse religious and cultural background with the support of about 100 mentors as well as many volunteers.
Remote work, fake news and the education system are just a few key issues participants were asked to face in a hackathon to deal with coronavirus challenges.
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