# Hackathon Canvas - Download the free tool
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Original URL: https://hackathoncanvas.co/#howtouse
Author: The Hackathon Canvas
Platform: web
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## Content
## one visual tool #### Share your vision Easily define the scope and benefits from your hackathon #### Design your strategy Use a straight process to avoid strategic mistakes #### Improve your hackathon Challenge your existing event with right questions #### Make a creative event Enjoy an easy way to get creative and pick your own ingredients ## For any type of event All kinds of events can benefit of this strategic tool ![Image](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/corporateevent-640x400.jpg) ### Company hackathon Internal hackathon with your colleagues from different teams, offices or countries. ![Image](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/StartupWeekend-640x400.jpg) ### Public hackathon Event supporting a local ecosystem of entrepreneurs, a specific community or industry. ![Image](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/privateevent-640x400.jpg) ### Private hackathon Any hackathon made for a specific target audience. On invitation only. ## How to use ## Description The **7 blocks** help you to cover the main topics to organize your hackathon. Each block contains **right questions** and **real examples** to guide you. You can structure the concept of your hackathon, define your action plan and prepare a fantastic event. ## Agenda 1. Invite organizers and stakeholders. 2. Print the canvas and use sticky notes to answer questions collectively. Identify interactions between blocks. 3. Use the canvas as a guideline. ## Details Here is the easiest order to start fulfilling the blocks. Feel free to use it your own way. ![1](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1-150x150.png) ### Hackathon Goals Define the objectives, context and purpose of your hackathon. ![2](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2-150x150.png) ### Hackathon Type Define the type, theme, size and duration of your hackathon. ![3](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/3-150x150.png) ### Key Results Define the type of results expected and the success criteria to evaluate them. ![4](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/4-150x150.png) ### Attendees Define the target audience and the skills needed to join your hackathon. ![5](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/5-150x150.png) ### Attendees’ Value Proposition Describe the preparation, the experience and the afterwards support of attendees. ![6](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/6-150x150.png) ### Key Partners Define the sponsors, partners, stakeholders and suppliers. ![7](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/7-150x150.png) ### Key Resources Define the key resources and roles needed for your hackathon. Inspired by the Business Model Canvas from Strategyzer. ## References ![European Commission](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/eucommission.png) ![GoToRo](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gotoro-200x200.png) ![Startup Weekend](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/startupweekend-200x200-1.png) ![myShopi](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/myshopi200x200.png) ![Hackathon Belgium](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hackathonbelgium-200x200.png) ![Convidencia](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/convidencia-200x200.png) ## Download ### Get the lastest version of the Hackathon Canvas in pdf - ### ✓ ready to use - ### ✓ with guiding questions - ### ✓ with helpful examples ## Contact ![Michel Duchateau](https://hackathoncanvas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Michel-DUCHATEAU-2-1.png) **Michel Duchateau** Innovation & AI Expert Hackathon Designer & Facilitator Creator of the Hackathon Canvas Partner at [Convidencia.com](https://www.convidencia.com/) 161, Drève Richelle, 1410 Waterloo +32 491 50 70 90 [michel.duchateau@convidencia.com](mailto:michel.duchateau@convidencia.com)
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