Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a hackathon?

A development marathon. Participants will be working together in teams to combine efforts in finding solutions to the challenge at hand – before the deadline!

What’s GEroNIMO?

GEroNIMO is an EU funded research project that will provide pig and chicken breeders with new knowledge and tools to promote innovative genome and epigenome-enabled selection methods for Efficient Livestock Production (ELP) traits, such as feed efficiency and fertility. Evaluation of the feasibility and social acceptability of new genome enabled breeding techniques is at the heart of the project.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up by filling in the registration survey (see below). Afterwards  you will be contacted with more information.

How are the teams formed?

Each working group will be consisted by individuals from various backgrounds and relevant expertise. Each group will define its own project and will produce clear vision for the developing strategy and solutions to achieve the goals.

What can I win?

As a prize, for each member of the winning team, the organizers will cover the expenses of their participation in a relevant scientific conference. Moreover, the winning team will also get the chance to join the 2022 GEroNIMO annual meeting (France) and present their project!