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Orange Hackathon – Camara API
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What is the Orange CAMARA API Hackathon?
It’s a contest organized by Orange Poland, aimed at creating innovative solutions using the Camara API. The hackathon concludes with an on-site finale on March 20, 2025, at Orange Polska (Aleje Jerozolimskie 160, 02-326 Warsaw – Lab 5G).
The Orange CAMARA API enables applications developers to leverage advanced connectivity, precise positioning, and security features. It provides:
✅ Boost network quality on demand – Ensures seamless, high-speed connectivity in real-time, even in congested areas or low-signal environments.
✅ Provide precise location tracking – Goes beyond GPS, using telecom infrastructure for indoor positioning, high-accuracy location tracking, and real-time movement detection in areas where traditional GPS fails (e.g., tunnels, dense urban zones).
✅ Real-time SIM Swap API – Enhances security by detecting SIM card changes, preventing fraud, and protecting user accounts from SIM swap attacks, which are co
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Who can participate?
Anyone with an interest in innovation—students, professionals, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts—is welcome. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or new to hackathons, you're welcome to register!
Formal eligibility requirements:
- Anyone 18 years or older with full legal capacity.
- Participants must accept the Terms and Conditions of the hackathon.
- Employees of ChallengeRocket and their immediate family members cannot participate.
- Employees of Orange Polska can participate but will be considered in a separate prize pool.
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Is there a registration fee?
No, the hackathon is free of charge.
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Can I join individually or do I need a team?
You may join individually or as a team of 2 to 5 members. If you join individually, you’ll be considered a solo participant (though forming or joining a team during the hackathon might still be possible if desired). Just keep in mind:
- Each participant can only belong to one team.
- Teams can have between 2 and 5 people maximum.
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Can I form or join multiple teams?
No, each participant may only be a member of one team.
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Can I register more than once or attempt multiple times?
No. Each participant may only register once. If you are found to be using multiple accounts you may be disqualified.
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What are the key dates?
Hackathon Duration: January 31, 2024 – March 20, 2025
Project Concept Submission Deadline: March 13, 2025
Finalist Announcement: March 14, 2025
On-Site Finals & Winners Announcement: March 20, 2025
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Where is the final event being held?
The on-site session is at Orange Polska (Aleje Jerozolimskie 160, 02-326 Warsaw – Lab 5G) on March 20, 2025.
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What am I supposed to build?
We challenge you to create a project showcasing the creative usage of the Camara API.
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How do I qualify for the finals?
Project Concept Presentation: Submit it by March 13, 2025.
The Jury will review all submissions and select a maximum of 15 final projects by March 14, 2025.
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What are the prizes?
There are two separate prize pools:
For non-Orange employees:
- 1st Place: 5,000 PLN (gross)
- 2nd Place: 3,000 PLN (gross)
- 3rd Place: 2,000 PLN (gross)
For Orange employees:
- 1st Place: 5,000 PLN (gross)
- 2nd Place: 3,000 PLN (gross)
- 3rd Place: 2,000 PLN (gross)
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When will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on March 20, 2025, via the ChallengeRocket platform and during the on-site event.
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Do I retain ownership of my hackathon project?
Yes. You retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights to your project.
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Where can I find the APIs and technical documentation for the hackathon?
All relevant resources, including quickstart guides and technical documentation, are available here:
- Orange Developer Portal – Find the Camara API reference, tutorials, and other Orange APIs to jump-start your project.
- Nokia NaC – Explore the Network-as-Code environment, documentation, and examples to build innovative network-focused solutions.
Also go and check resources section: https://challengerocket.com/orange-hackathon/additional-resources#go-pagecontent