An educator, entrepreneurial mentor, and venture investor, Jean-Jacques Degroof studied at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and obtained his MBA and PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He supports innovation and entrepreneurial-related initiatives at MIT. Among other endeavors, Jean-Jacques Degroof provided operating cost funding so that the MIT Hacking Arts Festival would not be just a one-off event.
Then students, MIT alumni Kathleen Stetson and Catherine Halaby, with the assistance of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, launched Hacking Arts in 2013. Now one of MIT’s most awaited events, the festival encompasses gaming, music, design, film/video, visual reality, visual arts, and performing arts. Held annually at the Media Lab, the week-long gathering features a conference, VIP event, hackathon, and tech expo. The hackathon is open to applicants nationwide. Participants develop a prototype that improves the artistic field or can integrate the arts. Teams are allowed 24 hours to design, create, and pitch their concept to a panel comprised of industry leaders. Aside from cash prizes, winners and participants can take advantage of exposure and networking opportunities. Previous exhibitors, sponsors, and panelists include Google VR, Artsy, and Spotify.
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