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Get Involved: Be Part of the Change

This is more than a hackathon—it’s a movement. We’re calling on passionate individuals, organisations, and companies to help make the world’s biggest biodiversity hackathon under one roof a success. Here’s how you can contribute:

Why Contribute?

  • Make an Impact: Play an active role in fostering solutions to one of the most urgent global challenges.

  • Build Connections: Engage with passionate individuals, future leaders, and innovative thinkers.

  • Showcase Leadership: Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Be a Sponsor

Support the event by becoming a sponsor. Your contribution will fund essential resources, prizes, and logistics, ensuring participants have everything they need to succeed. As a sponsor, you’ll showcase your commitment to sustainability, innovation, and making a real-world impact. Request the sponsorship prospectus and a call or meeting here.

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Sponsor Interstate Talent

Help us bring Australia’s best and brightest minds to the event by sponsoring travel and accommodation for interstate participants. Your support will enable these changemakers to collaborate in person and contribute their unique perspectives to biodiversity solutions. 

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Mentor Our Bright & High-Calibre Participants

Guide and inspire participants as they tackle biodiversity challenges. Share your expertise in biodiversity, conservation, entrepreneurship, the not-for-profit sector, innovation, or technology. Help participants refine their ideas, validate solutions, and create impactful pitches. You can join either a Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning session during the hackathon. 

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Judge the Impressive Pitches Made by Attendees

Be part of the decision-making process by joining our exclusive panel of judges. Evaluate participants’ final presentations based on their creativity, feasibility, and potential to create real-world change. Your insights will help highlight the most promising solutions. Spots are limited and can be included with a sponsorship.

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Host a Workshop

Equip participants with essential skills by leading a workshop. From ideation techniques to technical prototyping or business validation, your expertise will help empower participants to develop impactful solutions. Limited spots available. 

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Volunteer and Help Us Make This Event a Big Success

Join our dedicated volunteer team to support the event’s logistics, assist participants, and help create an unforgettable experience. Whether managing registration, coordinating sessions, or supporting teams, your efforts will be invaluable. 

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Be a Partner

Collaborate with us to amplify the hackathon’s impact. Whether you’re a conservation organisation, research institution, or local business, your partnership can help expand the event’s reach and outcomes. Together, we can build a future where biodiversity thrives. 

Your Chance to Be Part of a Movement

This is more than an event—it’s a collective effort to support sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Together, we can contribute to a liveable future.

Ready to Join Us?

Whether as a sponsor, mentor, judge, or volunteer, there’s a role for everyone.

Let’s work together to make history at the world’s biggest biodiversity hackathon under one roof.

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