1. Do I need to pay any money to register for the Hackathon?

No, the event is free for everyone and there is no registration fee.

2. Do I need to have any specific qualifications to be a participant for the Hackathon?

The Hackathon welcomes all participants who are passionate about code, familiar with Israel’s capital markets, curious about blockchain technology, and motivated to innovate.

3. How do I find other people to partner with and form a team?

You can ask your friends or colleagues to join your team. The Hackerearth platform allows you to see and approach all Hackathon registrants so you can use this option to form your team.

4. Must I be present in person during the Hackathon?

This is an onsite Hackathon. Upon request, the organizers reserve the right to approve remote participation in the hackathon. If necessary, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the hackathon will be moved to an online version

5. I am under the age of 18. Can I register for the Hackathon?

Yes. You must provide written consent from your legal guardian upon registration to DigitalMarkets@isa.gov.il.

6. Do we need to have the entire idea fully working by the end of the onsite Hackathon?

The entire idea need not be fully implemented. However, the solution should be functional so that it can be reviewed by the judges.

7. Who will own the IP (Intellectual Property) Rights to the product that I have built?

The members of the team will have all rights and own the IP of the solution. However, all code needs to be in the public domain (open source) so that it can be evaluated by the judges.

For other questions regarding the Hackathon please email DigitalMarkets@isa.gov.il