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Innovators Industry Denver hackathon Vancouver hackathon MineQHackathons
Unearthed hackathons connect an international community of talented innovators to some of the most exciting challenges faced by industry. Entrepreneurs and innovators come together to work on propriety industry data to develop prototype solutions to resources sector problems.
Online Competitions
Data scientists and innovators around the world compete to build the best solutions to complex industry problems and win substantial cash bounties. Industry supporters leverage the power of the crowd to source the top algorithms.
Technology Accelerator
The Unearthed accelerator helps promising founders bring new technology products to global markets. Participating startups receive seed funding, mentorship from industry leaders, and connection to customers. Industry partners have first access to new products that improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Applications for 2018 programs opening soon. Learn more.
Hackathon Program
Unearthed held events in three continents in 2016, connecting with a record number of innovators and entrepreneurs. Industry Partners included BHP Billiton, Woodside, Caterpillar, Newcrest, CMOC-Northparkes Mines, South32, Iluka Resources and De Beers. Local government support was received from the WA Department of State Development, South Australian Government and the NSW Department of Industry via METS NSW and its Knowledge Hubs. The international program set out by Unearthed provided a platform for which the global resources sector could interact with local entrepreneurs and innovators. It is via this platform that Unearthed continues to create opportunities for both the resources sector and the technology innovation community of startups, entrepreneurs and much more.
Unearthed News
Press Release: Innovators to embrace mining sector challenges at Unearthed Vancouver hackathon
September 21, 2017Sydney innovator community unearths solutions to global mining and METS challenges
August 31, 2017Unearthed Sydney to boost collaboration and accelerate commercialisation of technology for Mining and METS
August 21, 2017Industry Participation
Our industry partners will have a chance to engage with top technical talent from around the world, see multiple prototype solutions to their challenges, and anticipate disruption from new technologies. Industry participation is built into every aspect of the Unearthed program.
Check out our growing list of partners.
Our Partners
“We recognise that people with no mining or resources experience can bring valuable insights to solving challenges the industry faces. We’re excited to partner with Unearthed to tap into Western Australia’s innovation community in pursuit of more efficient, effective and safer ways to work.”
Graham Reynolds, BHP Billiton Head of Technology WA Iron Ore