Welcome to SyncVR’s Hackathon, the largest ever XR Hackathon!

Discord Link:
https://discord.gg/dRUPQBJW

Kick-off Video SyncVR Hackathon!

Due to a human error we cannot send out the mail as planned at midnight through Itch! Here is the kick-off video!

SyncVR is a VR platform for healthcare, providing entertainment, relief and distraction to those who can use it.

With this Jam we would like to draw attention to this branch of game development; through game development, you can make the procedures and revalidation of people in hospitals and other healthcare institutions better and easier!

This hackathon is a competition for the best XR app for healthcare for a specific problem context. When we start, we will explain a specific problem context for you. We challenge you to design the best XR game to 'solve' it!

Disclaimer: The dates shown in the video are incorrect; look below for the right dates.

The prize for winning the hackathon will be an Oculus Quest 2 + €50.

Problem Context

You will be asked to develop a VR/AR app (prototype!) for a certain problem context in healthcare. This problem context will be further elaborated upon in a video which will be shared with you on Friday.

Background:

• Research of VR and healthcare: link
• Other interesting links, like VR replacing physiotherapists in COVID-rehab: article, video, app.

Hackathon details: 

• The problem context will be announced on the day of the Hackathon!
• Your submission does not need to be an app on a VR headset. You could demonstrate your app on a laptop or phone!
• The hackathon will officially begin on 22nd October 2021, 12:00 CEST. Submissions will open once this time of date has been reached.
• The assignment will be elaborated upon in a video shared with you at 12:00 CEST. 
• Your entries must be submitted on the 29th of October before midnight. Alongside your submission we expect a (maximum) 5-minute video explaining why your project is the best solution for the problem you’re solving.
• The hackathon will officially end on the 1st of November, 2021, 15:00 CEST. This is when we will also decide upon a winner.
• You are required to use Unity for VR/AR development.
• This hackathon allows both a team and solo effort. 

Selection Criteria:

• Feasibility of concept; (0 - 6 points)
  • Effectiveness of solving problem(s);
  • Is the concept feasible for implementation in a healthcare institution?
• Quality (0 - 4 points)
  • Technical Stability
  • User Experience
• Adaptability to the needs of the patients; (0 - 3 points)
  • Multiple difficulty settings;
  • Cultural/age adaptability;
• Presentation; (0 - 2 points) 
  • Explanation & demonstration of concept;