Developer applications for the MasterCard N>XT hackathon now open

Applications are now open for MasterCard's N>XT hackathon! MasterCard is challenging developers to Lead the Retail Revolution by competing to create a 'next-generation application to enhance the customer retail experience in-store and online."

Garry Lyons, MasterCard’s Chief Innovation Officer, will officially open the event at 9 a.m. on October 4^th. The event will run until Sunday, October 5^th, giving developers less than 48 hours to build their idea. 

The event will bring together some of Canada’s most innovative companies and tech incubators, including Rogers, Moneris, CIBC, BMO, Samsung, Bionym and Ryerson Fashion Zone. More than $30,000 in prizing will be awarded to the top teams and all finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a roster of judges. 

“Innovation is in our DNA and MasterCard N>XT is an emblem of our commitment to supporting Canadian developers and made-in-Canada technologies,” said Betty DeVita, President, MasterCard Canada. “Our hackathon goes beyond awarding stamina and ingenuity; it’s about finding ideas we can bring to life and include in the next evolution of our business and the businesses of our partners.”

This year’s hackathon from Oct 4 – 5 will bring together 150 developers to lead the retail revolution. The challenge is to build an application that works online or in-store and winning teams will take home $30,000 in prizing. Applications are now being accepted. Find out more here.