2019 DC Climathon – Circular Solutions for Textile Waste

DC Climathon is held annually at George Washington University, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia and the District Department of Energy and Environment. Climathon is a global movement, with 24 hour hackathon events held simultaneously worldwide to develop climate change solutions.

At the 24 hour event, participants will meet other innovators and entreprenuers interested in launching a start-up to make an impact on the planet. Participants will form teams, and over the course of 24 hours hone their idea into a viable business model. At the end of the event, teams pitch their proposals to a team of expert judges. Winning teams can receive prizes ranging from cash to entreprenuerial training. Winning teams of GW students receive a bye into the second round of the GW New Venture Competition.