Hackathon: Sustainability for Infrastructure

24 hours. One mission. Tackle real-world sustainability challenges in energy, water, and circular systems in a non-stop hackathon — partnered with high-growth startups and industry experts.

24 hoursMunichTeams of 3–5
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Challenge Tracks

Three software-focused tracks, each with a dedicated startup mentor and industry expert.

Energy

Management & Infrastructure

Develop software for efficient grid management, smart charging, and infrastructure optimization.

Water

Irrigation & Infrastructure

Build predictive maintenance and monitoring software for irrigation systems and water infrastructure.

Process Sustainability

Sustainable Transformation

Leverage data-driven insights to uncover process inefficiencies and drive meaningful environmental impact.

Schedule

Pitch, ideate, build, and demo — with mentors from leading startups and industry on-site for rapid feedback.

Kickoff
  • Challenge briefings & team formation
  • Mentor introductions
  • Opening workshop
  • Hacking begins
24h Hacking Sprint
  • Non-stop building & development
  • Continuous mentor support
  • Midnight snacks & energy boosts
  • Around-the-clock collaboration
Final Stretch & Demos
  • Final builds & testing
  • Project demos
  • Judging & feedback
  • Awards ceremony

Judging Criteria

Each track is judged by its dedicated startup mentor and industry expert.

Technical Quality

Clean, maintainable code that works reliably under test conditions.

Innovation

Novel approaches or clever use of the provided tools and data.

Impact

Real potential to improve operations, reduce waste, or drive sustainability.