Frequently Asked Questions

No, Hack4Health is for everyone. Coders, graphic designers, writers, marketers, idea people are all welcome. The projects have a balance of different skill sets.

No, Hack4Heath emphasizes team collaboration and idea building. It is entirely possible to win a prize based on the merits and the development of your idea and the completing a thought through solution.

Not a problem. Some people may come as a group, but staff will assist in forming groups. No one will be left out.

Only if you are 18 years or older. All participants under 18 must have a signed consent form to participate. The form can be downloaded from the Hackathon site.

No, we need to have at least one computer (laptop) for every team. Please plan on bringing your own laptop.

To be eligible to win one of our cash prizes, you must either be a citizen or have a valid work permit. Prize money will be distributed among the team and members will receive a check. The money will be reported to the IRS.

No. Teams are only eligible for one prize.

It's writing a publicly compelling narrative using data. Here are some examples:

• RX Safe Marin
• KCMO Life Expectancy

LiveStories is a tool that will be available for your use at the hackathon to build a storytelling site. A subject matter expert to guide you through it will be onsite.

LiveStories is a tool for you to use, but not required to win the prize. The story will be judged by the same criteria as the other prizes. The depth of content and data exposed are what really matter. If you intend to use the platform, a training guide exists.

You may contact us by email.

It's raw data that can be freely used, shared and built-on by anyone, anywhere, for any purpose e.g. using API's; or used as part of storytelling. We will have subject matter experts to help you with this. Check out Marin's open data site.

No. It can be an app or a fully formed solution for a Healthier Marin community.