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FAQ: Mynaportal Hackathon

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We will update the Mynaportal Hackathon FAQ accordingly. The date of update is shown at the end of each response.

  1. Operational Event Questions
  2. Suggested Idea Questions
  3. Review Questions
  4. Other Questions

1. Operational Event Questions

Q1-1

Do I need to attend the entire hackathon program from Thursday, June 8 to Monday, June 12?

A1-1

The program is divided into the program that you are required to participate in (presentation and award ceremony on the last day) and the program that you can freely participate in according to the needs of the participants.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

Q1-2

Is it possible to participate online from all over the country?

A1-2

The venue is scheduled to be in Tokyo, but you can participate online. As a general rule, at least one member of the team is asked to participate at the venue on the final day.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

Q1-3

Do I have to participate in a team?

A1-3

You can also participate as an individual. Please select "Individual" in "1. Individual or group" on the application acceptance form.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

Q1-4

I'm not sure if I can manage to work at the same time. Can I join?

A1-4

Regarding the schedule excluding the final day, we would like you to participate to the extent possible. If you have any other concerns, please feel free to consult with the Administration Office.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

Q1-5

I applied as an individual, but I decided to form a team with another applicant. What action do I need to take?

A1-5

Please apply again as a group with the content of the newly formed team. If you wish to withdraw the content of an individual application, please contact us to that effect.
(Response dated May 16, 2023)

Q1-6

Is there a limit to the number of participants?

A1-6

There is no limit to the number of participants.
(Response dated May 16, 2023)

Q1-7

What kind of people will participate?

A1-7

Anyone can participate.
Please join us if you are interested in the utilization of APIs for Mynaportal, if you want to advance civic technology efforts such as administrative Issue resolution, if you are aiming for service release such as launching new businesses, if you want to brush up on existing services by combining APIs for Mynaportal, if you want to make your own thoughts or someone's thoughts into a shape, if you want to participate in a hackathon, if you want to try your own development ability, if you want to try the results learned at school, etc.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

2. Questions about proposed ideas

Q2-1

Is it possible to participate only with ideas?

A2-1

Even if you do not have development's technology, please feel free to participate because engineers will support you how to use the no-code tool.
(Response dated May 10, 2023)

Q2-2

I have more than one idea. How can I apply?

A2-2

Please apply once for each idea. Multiple applications can be made under the name of the same representative. Each idea will be examined.
(Response dated May 16, 2023)

Q2-3

I have already made an application, but I would like to replace the idea. How should I respond?

A2-3

Please apply for a new idea again.
As for the idea before the change, please cancel it.
(Response dated May 16, 2023)

Q2-4

What are the expected deliverables for the final day of the Hackathon program on June 12?

A2-4

I would like you to aim to create a prototype, but I would like you to create it to the extent possible based on the situation of the team of the participants and the balance of work.
If it is difficult to create a prototype by participating only in the project proposal, it is possible to make a presentation only on the final day.
When you create a prototype, there is no specification for the format, such as mobile app or desktop app. There are no special provisions for the development period.
(Updated May 16, 2023)

3. Review Questions

Q3-1

Please tell me the evaluation criteria in the examination.

A3-1

The examination will be conducted from the viewpoint of whether the idea is novel, contributes to the convenience of people's lives, and has feasibility.
(Response dated May 11, 2023)

4. Other Questions

Q4-1

As a perk of winning the hackathon, is it possible to have the winning idea co-operated by Digital Agency?

A4-1

With regard to the commendation of hackathons, the best work of the hackathon will be judged, and Digital Agency does not guarantee the quality or performance of the service or guarantee the operation of the service in Digital Agency.
(Response dated May 16, 2023)

Q4-2

I understand that APIs for Mynaportal cannot be used without following the prescribed procedures, but will a dummy environment that requires a hackathon be issued?

A4-2

We will disclose the dummy environment to those who passed the first screening.
For Mynaportal (for companies and organizations), please refer to the following.
Release of APIs for Mynaportal specifications
(Response dated May 16, 2023)