Submit Your Innovation: Internal Hackathon & Incubator Challenge Application

Team Lead Full Name

Team Lead Employee ID

Team Lead Email Address

Team Lead Department

Team Lead Current Role

Team Lead Tenure at Company (in months)

Has the Team Lead previously participated in a company hackathon or incubator program?

Please describe your previous hackathon/incubator experience and key learnings:

Cross-Departmental Team Roster

How did your team form?

Please specify how your team formed:

Has this team collaborated on any projects before this hackathon?

Describe previous collaboration experience and outcomes:

Which departments are represented in your team? (Select all that apply)

Do you have backup team members identified in case of availability issues?

List backup members with their departments and contact information:

What unique perspective or skill does each team member bring to this project?

What specific problem or opportunity are you addressing?

Estimated number of employees/customers affected by this problem

How was this problem identified?

Please specify how the problem was identified:

Are there existing internal solutions or workarounds for this problem?

Describe current solutions and their limitations:

Explain why no current solutions exist:

Proposed Product Concept - What is your solution?

What is your unique value proposition?

Project Codename

Which categories best describe your proposed concept? (Select all that apply)

Who are the primary target users or beneficiaries?

Will this solution require integration with existing company systems?

List specific systems, platforms, or APIs that will require integration:

What are the key risks and assumptions in your concept?

Define your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) scope for the hackathon

What are your success metrics and KPIs?

Do you have any preliminary prototypes, mockups, or technical spikes?

Upload any prototype files, wireframes, or technical documentation:

Has this concept been pitched or explored within the company before?

Provide context on previous discussions, feedback received, and why this hackathon is the right venue:

High-Level Technical Architecture Overview

Primary Programming Language(s)

Frontend Framework/Library (if applicable)

Backend Framework/Platform

Database Technology

Cloud Platform/Infrastructure

Which development tools and services will you need? (Select all that apply)

Will you need access to production data or systems?

Specify data/system access requirements and security considerations:

Resource Requirements Breakdown

Proposed Hackathon Start Date/Time

Proposed MVP Demo Date/Time

Development Timeline & Milestones

Will you require specialized technical expertise not present on your team?

Describe required expertise and how you plan to acquire it (e.g., mentorship, consulting):

Does your solution involve handling sensitive or regulated data?

Describe data types, compliance requirements, and security measures:

What are your technical risks and mitigation strategies?

Which company strategic pillars does your project align with? (Select all that apply)

Rate the alignment and impact of your project across these dimensions

Will this project directly impact external customers?

Describe customer impact, target segments, and go-to-market considerations:

Describe internal stakeholder impact and adoption strategy:

What is the expected timeframe for realizing business value?

How does your project complement or avoid duplicating existing company initiatives?

Have you discussed this concept with any department heads or business unit leaders?

List the leaders, their feedback, and level of support:

What is the long-term vision for this project beyond the hackathon?

Could this solution be commercialized or spun off as a separate offering?

Describe commercialization potential, target market, and business model:

Overall Strategic Value Score (Rate 1-10)

What assumptions about company strategy or market conditions underpin your project's value proposition?

Primary Sponsor Name

Primary Sponsor Title

Primary Sponsor Department

Primary Sponsor Email

Have you received verbal or written endorsement from your primary sponsor?

Upload sponsor endorsement letter or email (optional but recommended):

Explain your plan to secure sponsor endorsement before the hackathon begins:

What specific commitments has your sponsor made (e.g., budget, resources, post-hackathon support)?

What type of mentorship will be most valuable for your team?

Specify the multiple mentorship areas needed:

Specify other mentorship type:

Do you have specific mentor(s) in mind from within the company?

List preferred mentors, their expertise, and why they would be valuable:

How many hours per week of mentorship do you anticipate needing?

Preferred mentorship format

Will you need access to external mentors or industry experts?

Describe external expertise needed and potential sources:

What specific challenges or decisions do you need mentorship to address?

Does your sponsor have budget authority to fund post-hackathon development?

Approximate budget range available:

Describe your communication plan with your sponsor and mentors during the hackathon

Are there any organizational or political challenges that sponsorship could help navigate?

Describe the challenges and how sponsor support would help:

Team Lead Signature - Certifying that all information is accurate and sponsor endorsement has been sought

Primary Sponsor Signature - Endorsing this project and committing to support