What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a collaborative event where programmers, designers, and entrepreneurs come together to develop software or hardware projects, often within a tight timeframe, to solve specific challenges or create innovative solutions.
The Europe Tech Hackathon, organized by Sustainista, stands out as the premier event by emphasizing sustainability in tech, attracting top-tier talent passionate about creating impactful, eco-conscious technologies.
This hackathon offers a unique platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration, access to cutting-edge resources, and mentorship from industry leaders, fostering an environment where groundbreaking green solutions are born.
Don’t hesitate. Start your partnership with Sustainista!
Sponsorship Packages
1. Innovation Leader | Challenge Sponsor
Define a challenge for teams to solve using your technology. Gain exposure as an innovation leader with a jury seat and pre- and post-event interviews. Benefit from marketing, PR, and networking opportunities at ViennaUP and beyond.
2. HR Partner | Connect with Tech Talent
Meet over 50+ hackers and 100+ students at the HR Corner. Participate in university visits, deliver talks, or organize job speed-dating.
3. Tech & Community Partner | Visibility & Networking
Showcase your technology, engage with participants, and join the community at our event. Use our network of partners for communication efforts starting January 2025.
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Official Partner
Typical Agenda I Europe Tech Hackathon
Thursday I Kick-off, Ideation, Team building
17:00: Official Kick-off I Hackathon Introduction
18:15: Workshops I tailored to each challenge with our incredible mentors
18:00: Begin hacking I mentoring sessions
Find and book your mentors via our website or Slack - available until 21:00
19:30 Delicious finger food
Work Open End: Feel free to overnight at the venue
Friday I Full Day Working
8.00 Space opens I 9.00 Breakfast
10.00 to 14.00 Mentoring from 15+ Mentors
11.00 to 14.00 Lunch I Foyer 2 (other entrance)
14.00 to 18.00 HR Corner - Programm here
19.00 Pizza Party
Open End Working
Saturday I Finalize your Project & Pitch
10.00 to 12.00 Pitch Training I Pre-Selection of pitching projects
13.30 to 15.30 Pitch Session I Start 14.00 Pitching
Jury Gernot Singer (Investor), Michael Kolb (Vorstand Acredia Versicherung), Alexander Penev (CEO Bytesource), Jan Juriga (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien), Josip Grubesic (Google), Kati Schneeberger (BEJ)
16.00 Award Ceremony & Media corner
17.00 End & Afterparty at Festivallounge Karlsplatz
Communication 2024
The Challenges
Challenge 1: Define your challenge
We are looking for challenges that focus on a real-world problem.
Challenge 2 : Define your challenge
We are looking for challenges that focus on a real-world problem.
Challenge 3: Define your challenge
We are looking for challenges that focus on a real-world problem.