Hackathon

Maritime Innovation Week Hackathon 2023: Innovative Game Development

Join Us at Maritime Innovation Week 2023 Hackathon!

Date & Time: Thursday, 9th November 2023, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM BST

Location: Maritime Innovation Hub, Tyne Dock, South Shields, NE34 9PT 


Ahoy, Innovators! ⚓️

The Port of Tyne welcomes you to the Maritime Innovation Week 2023 Hackathon! On November 9th, immerse yourself in a day of creativity and collaboration at our state-of-the-art Maritime Innovation Hub. This hackathon is not just a competition; it's a gateway to transforming the future of maritime excellence.

What's in Store? At this hackathon, we challenge YOU to turn our ambitious Tyne 2050 strategy's core themes - innovation, sustainability, green energy, and safety - into captivating 2D games. Your mission? Gamify these vital concepts, making them accessible, engaging, and fun for all our Port colleagues.

Why Participate? Your innovation and creativity could help you win a cash prize of £500 and showcase your talents and abilities to a panel of industry experts!

Event Highlights:

  • Sign up as a team of 2 to 4 members.
  • Develop 2D games using no code/low code platforms.
  • Win £500 in prize money! 💰
  • Lunch provided – inform us of dietary requirements during registration.


About Maritime Innovation Week 2023: Maritime Innovation Week 2023 is a pioneering event uniting innovators, industry leaders, and maritime experts to explore groundbreaking solutions to the maritime industry's most pressing challenges. The event will be held this year from 7-9 November across London and Newcastle.

For more details on the MIW 23, click here.


Ready to embark on a journey of innovation? 

Find out more event details and Register Now on our Eventbrite page and join us at the Maritime Innovation Hub on November 9th. Let's game-change the future of maritime together!


We look forward to witnessing your creativity and skills come to life during the hackathon! Best of luck to all participants!