Orange Hackathon – Camara API

Great to have you here – welcome to the Orange Hackathon - Camara API!

The Orange Hackathon – Camara API has officially begun, and we’re thrilled to have you on board!

Get ready for an exciting journey where your creativity, coding skills, and innovative thinking will take center stage. This onboarding page will guide you through the next steps and provide helpful tips to support you on your way to the grand finale in Warsaw.

Let’s dive in and make something amazing together! 🚀

Next steps – what to do now?

🔹 Haven’t registered yet? Make sure to do it here (Remember: if you're joining as a team, each member must register individually—an email invitation from the team leader is not enough!)

🔹 Create an account on one or both of these platforms:

• Orange Developer
• Network as Code

📌 Important: Registration on these platforms is done manually, and you will receive an email confirmation once the process is complete.

🔹 Join the Hackathon’s Discord server using the invitation link sent in your welcome email. This is where you can connect with Mentors, ask questions, and collaborate with other participants.

🔹 Start working on your project! Develop an innovative system using Camara APIs. If you have an idea for a new Camara API, we’d love to see it too!

Milestones & deadlines

📅 By March 13, 2025:

Submit your project concept presentation on the hackathon platform here. This should include a clear explanation of how you plan to utilize Camara APIs in your project. Finalists will be selected based on these submissions and invited to present their projects to the Jury during the on-site finale in Warsaw on March 20, 2025.

Qualification project submission guidelines

Your presentation should include:

• A concept overview, explaining the problem your solution addresses and the value it brings to users.
• A technical breakdown, showing how the system works from a user’s perspective—this can be in the form of diagrams or mockups.
• A list of APIs used in your project.
• If you build a prototype or test APIs, we’d love to see your source code. Ideally, share everything via a link to a repository.

📅 March 14, 2025:

Each participant will receive an email notification informing them whether they have qualified for the grand finale in Warsaw on March 20, 2025.

💡 If you have ideas for new APIs, don’t hesitate to share them—we’d love to hear your suggestions!

Mentors & support

Need guidance? Our mentors are here to help! You can find them on the dedicated Discord server (link sent in your welcome email). They are already there, ready to support you!

How to get help from Mentors?

👤 Direct message a mentor on Discord for one-on-one support.

📢 Team consultation – Create a private channel for your team on Discord, invite a mentor, and schedule a session.

For general inquiries (not related to specific mentor consultations), you can:

• Post in the general channel on Discord.
• Email us at support@challengerocket.com.

More details about our Mentors and their expertise can be found below and in the “Mentors” section here.

Pitching guide – get ready to present!

A great project deserves a great presentation! If you make it to the on-site finale in Warsaw, you’ll be presenting your project live on stage in front of the Jury.

To help you deliver a strong pitch, we’ve put together some tips and best practices to make sure your presentation is engaging, clear, and impactful.

Important pitching details:

✅ Time limit: Your final pitch must not exceed 5 minutes. Keep this in mind while preparing your presentation.

✅ 1:1 pitching consultations: If you’d like to schedule a 15-minute individual or team session for pitching practice, email us at support@challengerocket.com before the final.

5G Lab experimentation

Do you have a prototype you'd like to test in our 5G Lab? Get in touch with us at support@challengerocket.com, and we’ll help you make it happen!

Good Luck! We’re excited to see what you create and hope to meet you at the grand finale in Warsaw on March 20! 🚀