2026 Energy Hackathon Participant
Badge awarded to
Santiago Camacho
This badge will be awarded to Energy Hackathon 2026 Participants who have successfully worked in teams to develop solutions one of the challenges provided by the event organizers. Only those who have created a viable solution and made a submission through the qualifier submission form will be granted this badge.
Issued on 24 Jun 2026 by
Seneca Polytechnic
Issuer
Seneca Polytechnic
info@senecapolytechnic.ca
Seneca Polytechnic is a multiple-campus public college located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate and graduate levels.
Criteria
The recipient of this badge has demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify key stakeholder groups across different sectors and define a problem relevant to the hackathon’s challenge sets.
- Define and prioritize both functional (what the system must do) and non-functional (how the system should perform) requirements for their proposed solution.
- Develop a functional system that incorporates a well-defined user interface, structured data organization, logical workflows, system behaviors, and robust security and privacy measures.
- Utilize structured modeling approaches, including system diagrams, process flows, or architectural representations, to effectively communicate system behavior and structure.
- Produce a demonstrable solution in the form of a prototype, proof of concept, or mock-up that effectively addresses the identified problem.
- Effectively communicate their innovation to stakeholders and judges through structured, well-supported explanations and a cohesive presentation.
- Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines, including compliance with hackathon regulations, proper attribution of external resources, and intellectual property considerations.
By providing evidence of the following:
- A short video (typically up to 6 minutes) that provides an overview of their project, explains design choices, demonstrates how the solution works, and shares key lessons learned (for virtual participants).
- Successful registration, participation in the qualifier round, and submission before the qualifier deadline.
- Use of a version control system (such as GitHub) to manage and share artifacts and code developed during the hackathon.
- Prototypes, mock-ups, or use case stories that showcase the key features of their solution and its potential impact.
- A qualifier submission pitch that includes active team collaboration, a clear understanding of the problem statement, and an easy-to-understand presentation.
- Active engagement on event social media and collaboration with event organizers and team members.
