1. Organizer and Partners
The NextGen Hackathon is officially organized by ALLIANCE METIERS ET TECHNOLOGIES, a professional
association dedicated to advancing technological excellence and fostering entrepreneurship across the
French Riviera and beyond.
The Hackathon is supported by a network of leading universities and major IT companies from Southern
France, ensuring strong industry engagement and academic excellence.
This collaboration aims to empower the next generation of innovators, disruptors, and problem-solvers to
shape a better world.

2. Eligibility and Participation
- Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
- Background: Open to students, independent developers, startup founders, designers, researchers, and
entrepreneurs globally.
- Team Formation: Participants may register as individuals or form teams of up to five (5) members.
- Registration: All participants must complete the official registration form available on nextgenhackathon.com
by the published deadline.
- Pre-selection: If applications exceed capacity, a pre-selection process based on portfolios, projects, or
motivation letters will be conducted.

3. Hackathon Scope and Themes
Focus areas include AI for Good, GreenTech, HealthTech, SpaceTech, and EdTech. Participants are
encouraged to propose visionary, yet feasible projects.

4. Intellectual Property and Code of Conduct
Participants retain IP rights. Open-source tools allowed with attribution. Respectful, inclusive conduct is mandatory.

5. Judging Panel: The Best of the Best
The NextGen Hackathon Judging Committee is composed of up to 80 highly distinguished professionals,
carefully selected for their expertise, impact, and leadership in technology and innovation.
Judge Selection Criteria:
- Minimum 3 years of verified expertise in tech, venture capital, product design, or entrepreneurship.
- Outstanding achievements or contributions in their field.
- Demonstrated integrity, neutrality, and commitment to innovation.
- Strict absence of conflict of interest with participating teams.
All judges are required to sign the Official Code of Ethics before participating.

6. Hybrid Jury System
While the hackathon is conducted fully offline, the judging process will follow a hybrid model to ensure
fairness, transparency, and accessibility for experts worldwide.
- Primary voting will take place on a secure online voting platform, accessible to the entire international jury
panel.
- Official delegates from French Tech and institutional partners will be invited to participate in-person during
the demo day and submit their evaluations onsite.
- All judging will follow a standardized scoring rubric, regardless of the mode of participation.
This structure ensures that every project is reviewed with professionalism and consistency, while also offering
flexibility for international and regional experts.

7. Event Timeline
The Hackathon will unfold according to the following updated schedule:
Phase | Date & Time | Description
Opening Ceremony | June 13, Friday 16:00 | Official opening of the event
Team Formation | June 13, Friday 18:00 | Meet and form teams onsite
Hacking Begins | June 14, Saturday 09:00 | Start of development and building
Mentoring Sessions | June 14, Saturday 15:00 | Meet 1-on-1 with expert mentors
Project Submission | June 15, Sunday 15:00 | Final deadline to submit your project
Demos & Awards | June 15, Sunday 17:00 | Presentations and awards ceremony

8. Awards and Opportunities
Everyone who builds, learns, or leads - stands a chance to win:
- EUR 10,000 Cash Prize: Fuel your next big idea or kickstart your startup with a cash award that recognizes
outstanding innovation and execution.
- Mentorship: Get 1-on-1 guidance from seasoned tech leaders, founders, and VCs to help you scale your
project beyond the hackathon.
- Tickets to Riviera DEV: Showcase your work and network with Europe's top developers at one of the
region's premier tech conferences - on us.
- Certificates: All participants who complete a project will receive an official certificate of participation.
- Media Coverage: Selected projects will be featured across NextGen Hackathon communication channels
and partner media outlets.

9. Resources and Support
Mentor Lounge, Technical Workshops, Networking Sessions, Participant Facilities.

10. Final Provisions
Rules may be updated. Non-compliance leads to disqualification. Organizers are not liable for any incidents.

Let's Create the Future. Together.
Register now at nextgenhackathon.com