Open Internet by MindsNet

Exploiting Academic Research in Corporate Hackathons

The author recounts a negative experience with a corporate hackathon where a company exploited their research team's ideas and expertise without providing proper compensation or recognition. The company used the hackathon as a means to obtain free R&D, bypassing the research team and partnering directly with the supplier of a key raw material. This experience highlights the potential for exploitation of academic talent in such events.

Computing & Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering