WE RUN AWESOME CODING COMPETITIONS IN THE UK
HAC100.COM
[email protected] @HAC_100
“ The HackManchester team are exceptional. Running a big event like this and balancing a sharp structure with creative chaos while attracting corporate sponsors and maverick hackers is really tricky. These guys have the magic formula to knock it out of the park. Brilliant event. ” Matthew Elliott Head of Rise Manchester & Global Open Innovation Lead, Barclays
“ These juniors are the epitome of lean. Trying out their ideas quickly and then learning the skills to build it. ” Joe Swan Director & Head Judge, HAC100
DELIVERING FUN CODING COMPETITIONS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND ADULTS SINCE 2012 This is a community interest company and is used to collect sponsorship money to pay for venue hire, food, internet and all the other expenses of running a hackathon.
“ The experience and confidence our students have gained in just two days is phenomenal. ” Jasmine Mohammed Head of Computer Science, Loreto College
“ HackManchester is a really sick setup that brings together great people, fun ideas and innovative solutions.It is an intense 24 hours where everyone rises to the challenge, has a great time solving a problem and learns something new. ” Gavin Barton Head of Software Engineering, Rentalcars.com
“ Wow what an amazing weekend! We had 39 games produced and the consensus is it was the highest quality game jam submissions people had ever seen. This goes to show the depth of creative talent in Manchester and across the UK. ” Simon Smith Chair, Gameopolis
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Claire Foster (@squarejazz) Tech Community event organiser extraordinaire
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Gemma Cameron (@ruby_gem) software engineer and master of ceremonies
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Joe Swan (@TheAllSeeingPie) software engineer and head judge
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Damian Payton (@damianpayton) our learning expert and youth translator
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Simon Smith (@vauncey) games designer, producer and networker
We all have a passion for putting bright people together at conferences, workshops and social meetups. HAC100 is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC). We use our profits and assets for public good. We showcase and benefit the tech community by promoting, celebrating and teaching technical skills through workshops and events.
@HACKMANCHESTER October Half Term #HackMCR Museum of Science & Industry @LEEDSHACK
HACKMANCHESTER IS AN ANNUAL 24 HOUR CODING COMPETITION FOR OVER 18'S The event will attract the greatest and brightest creative minds in the North and further afield. This is a great opportunity for you to reach and meet the most passionate and talented developers. The chance to offer up your API, product or data to be used and tested by a large number of influential developers for an entire weekend. Developers can choose to use your product in their creations, many of whom will then be able to recommend this to their friends and colleagues as solutions to their problems.
250 attendees from the UK and beyond Teams sizes of up to four competitors Pick from up to six challenges The event is livestreamed on the HAC100 website Our team documents the event on our live blog Prizes awarded for best student team, best company team, best in show, the mentors choice and challenge winners
Part of the Manchester Science Festival @mcrscifest
#HackMCRJNR
October Half Term Museum of Science & Industry
HACKMANCHESTER JUNIOR IS AN EVENT FOR 8-18’S TO DEVELOP CODING SKILLS In just two days, teams of up to four take on challenges set by companies and organisations. We provide the space, technology and mentors to help channel their creative energy into a reality. Our talented and friendly mentors, judges and sponsors come from local companies showing the engineers of the future a glimpse of where their future career might take them.
Up to 150 attendees from the UK and beyond Teams sizes of up to four competitors Pick from up to six challenges The event is livestreamed on the HAC100 website Trophies awarded for best primary school team, best secondary school team, best college/sixth form team, bestnon schools team, best in show and prizes for challenge
Part of the Manchester Science Festival @mcrscifest
#MCRYouthHack
Weekends in January, February & March
YOUTH HACKS ARE A PLAYGROUND FOR 13-18’S TO DEVELOP CODING SKILLS This is a fun event where the aim is to work together, learn and produce something cool and gain coding confidence. The event is open to everyone, and youngsters don’t need any previous experience to attend. We have friendly mentors on hand to help you out.
Up to 60 attendees Teams of up to four competitors Pick from up to four challenges Prizes for best in show and challenge winners
In partnership with Hive Learning Networks @hivemanchester
@leedshacks #leedshack
Part of the Leeds Digital Festival
OVER 18’S ANNUAL 24 HOUR CODING COMPETITION IN LEEDS Leeds Hack is a showcase of the talent, creativity and determination in the Leeds tech sector. This is the ideal platform for sponsors looking to recruit, improve developer relations or publicise their services. Teams of up to four take part in challenges set by Leeds Hack and their sponsors in order to win prizes. After the hack is complete each team presents their hack and awards are handed out during an awards ceremony.
Up to 150 attendees Teams of up to four competitors Pick from up to four challenges Prizes for best in show and challenge winners
In association with Yorkshire Digital @YorksDigital
@JAMCHESTERMCR #jamchester
During May at The Studio, Manchester
OVER 18’S ANNUAL JAM TO CREATE GAMES FROM SCRATCH JAMCHESTER is a 40 hour, weekend-long video game & VR creation competition. Teams of professional developers (and a sprinkling of up-andcoming student talent) compete onsite to create the best games in a weekend, with the theme revealed at the beginning of the Jam.
Up to 150 attendees Teams of up to four competitors The event is livestreamed on the HAC100 website Trophies awarded for art & visual presentation, design & gameplay, audio design, technical achievement, innovation and creativity, best student team, best company team and best game
In partnership with Gameopolis @gameopolisMCR
SPONSORSHIP All our events are funded by sponsorship from amazing supporters and partners. There’s many reasons to sponsor: •
Brand awareness - reach hundreds at the event and through our social networks
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Sharing a product or service with hundreds of tech-minded people - we guarantee you’ll be surprised by how our attendees use it!
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Engage with the community
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Help achieve company Corporate Social Responsibility objectives
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Meet new talent - identifying skills that can’t be seen on a CV
To make our events extra special we also have the Movers & Shakers package. You can select any of the following items to sponsor at the event: Prices range from £1,000 - £5,000 • • • • • •
Barista Coffee Shop The Live Blog Beanbags/Sleeping Room Comfort Packs Wristbands, Notebooks Entertainment, Bar (Sat or Sun)
Individual (unlimited)
Start-ups (1)
Supporter (unlimited)
Mentor (1)
Challenge Setter (up to 6)
Headline
Appear on Pledge Wall at event (optional)
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Opening / closing thank you mentions
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Logo and linkback on Website
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Your events shared to our network (up to 4)
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Job opportunities shared to our network
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Free Attendee Tickets
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Free Award Show Tickets
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Social Media
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Logo on marketing material
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Tier 1*
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Tier 2*
Tier 3*
Banners, Stall Or Station in the space
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Station in the Space
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A1 Posters displayed at the venue
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Challenge
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Judge (optional)
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Best in show challenge
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Drop in Workshop / presentation during event
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PRICING EXCLUDING VAT HackManchester ( ~250 attendees )
£30+
£500
£1,000
£3,000
£5,000
£10,000
LeedsHack ( ~150 attendees )
£10+
POA
£500
£1,000
£2,000
£3,000
HackManchester Junior ( ~150 attendees )
£10+
£250
£500
£1,000
£1,000
£2,000
LeedsHack Junior (~100 attendees)
£10+
£250
£500
£1,000
£1,000
£2,000
YouthHacks (~60 attendees)
£10+
£50
£100
POA
£250
£500
* Tier 1: Website, Venue, Eventbrite, | Tier 2: Website, Press Packs, Venue, Eventbrite, | Tier 3: Website, Press Packs, Venue, Eventbrite, Social Media cover photo
Individual (unlimited)
Education Partner (1)
Recruitment Partner (1)
Bronze (4)
Silver (3)
Gold (2)
Option to appear on Pledge Wall at event
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Opening / closing thank you mentions
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Logo and linkback on Website
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Promoted blog posts
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Your events shared to our network (up to 4)
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X
Job opportunities shared to our network
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Free Attendee Tickets
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4
8
Free Award Show Tickets
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4
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4
Social media
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Logo on marketing material
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*Tier 1
*Tier 1
*Tier 2
*Tier 3
Banners, Stall Or Station in the space
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4
Station in the Space
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X
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A1 Posters displayed at the venue
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2
4
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Drop in Workshop / presentation during event
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Platinum (1)
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PRICING EXCLUDING VAT JAMCHESTER (200 attendees)
£30+
£1,500
£3,500
£1,500
£3,000
£5,000
£7,000
* Tier 1: Website, Venue, Eventbrite, | Tier 2: Website, Press Packs, Venue, Eventbrite, | Tier 3: Website, Press Packs, Venue, Eventbrite, Social Media cover photo
HAC100.COM
[email protected] @HAC_100
