AI Agents for a Sustainable Future
From May 9 to 11, 2025, the Europe Tech Hackathon 2025 welcomes designers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to the ÖBB Open Innovation Factory in Vienna. As a proud part of ViennaUP, Europe’s most dynamic startup festival, and hosted by Sustainista, this event challenges you to redefine the potential of AI agents. Together, we’ll tackle pressing challenges in sustainable mobility and corporate sustainability, shaping solutions that create real-world impact. No matter your background, this is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference. Take part and be part of the transformation! Register by clicking here!
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!
Register for the hackathon here!
The Challenges
Challenge 1: AI Agents for Sustainable Mobility
At the heart of mobility lies the quest for sustainability and efficiency. This challenge invites participants to design AI-powered agents that enhance ÖBB’s vision for a greener transportation future. From intelligent route optimization to reducing environmental footprints and improving passenger experiences, your ideas will help shape the next generation of eco-friendly mobility solutions. Join this challenge to drive sustainable innovation and make mobility smarter, greener, and more human-centric. Your creativity could move millions! Register for the hackathon!
Challenge 2 : AI Agents for Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability is no longer a choice; it’s an imperative. This challenge focuses on designing AI solutions that empower companies to achieve quick, measurable wins in their sustainability journeys. Imagine agents that track carbon emissions in real-time, optimize resource usage, or simplify compliance with environmental standards. With your innovations, businesses can embrace sustainability seamlessly. Showcase your potential to solve real-world problems and make sustainability more accessible, one AI agent at a time. Take part and leave your mark! Register for the hackathon!
Agenda I Europe Tech Hackathon 2025
Friday May 9th 2025 I Kick-off, Ideation, Team building
16:00: Official Kick-off I Hackathon Introduction
16:30 Workshops I tailored to each challenge with our incredible mentors
17:30: Begin hacking I mentoring sessions
Work Open End: Feel free to overnight at the venue
Saturday May 10th 2025 I Full Day Working
9.00 Space opens
10.00 to 14.00 Mentoring from 15+ Mentors I 14.00 to 16.00 HR Corner
17.00 to 19.00 Pitch Training I Pre-Selection of pitching projects
Open End Working
Sunday May 11th 2025 I Finalize your Project & Pitch
9.00 Space opens
10.00 to 12.00 Pitch Session I Start 11.00 Pitching
Jury Gernot Singer (Investor), Jan Juriga (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien), Josip Grubesic (Google), Kati Schneeberger (BEJ)
12.30 Award Ceremony & Media corner
Communication 2025
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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