Hackathon 2025: Connecting Europe by Shaping Regional Identities in our Cities

Cities are living expressions of identity, shaped by their architecture, public spaces, mobility systems, and the people who inhabit them. In the Jyväskylä region, surrounded by lakes and forests yet deeply connected to innovation and education, urban life reflects both tradition and transformation.

How can cities become laboratories for shaping regional identity? How do infrastructure, digital tools, and citizen engagement play a role in designing inclusive, future-oriented urban environments? At the JAMK hub, participants will explore how local culture, smart city tools, and community-driven design can shape more liveable, connected, and sustainable regions. Let’s rethink cityscapes not just as physical spaces, but as co-created identities.

E³UDRES² Hackathon | all facts at a glance

🗓️ Date

02 Dec - 04 Dec 2025 (exact times tba)

📍 Location

Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Finland

🙋‍♀️ Open for

This event is open for students of
🠖 Saxion University of Applied Sciences
🠖 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
🠖 Jamk University of Applied Sciences

as well as students from the E³UDRES² associated universities

💬 Event Language

English

💰 Costs

Participation is free. Check with your institution for travel and accommodation costs.

🌟 ECTS

3 ECTS can be awarded depending on your institution. Check with your institutional contacts for details.

3 reasons to join this Hackathon

🌟 Create impact by working on real-life challenges: Directly influence European regions by working with local stakeholders

🌟 Expand Your Network: Collaborate with a diverse group of students, local entrepreneurs and mentors

🌟 Get out of your comfort zone: Improve valuable skills like time management, intercultural collaboration, presentation skills, or prioritizing tasks - all while working with new people in a challenging timeframe

What to expect from a E³UDRES² Hackathon

E³UDRES² Hackathons will give you intense three days with a whirlwind of ideas, teamwork, and problem-solving as you tackle real-world challenges. Whether you're working together in Austria, Germany or Finland, the clock is ticking, and sleep is optional!

Expect late-night brainstorming sessions, high-energy collaboration, and new friendships formed along the way. And remember, this isn’t (just) for coders—it’s an open-to-all event, where any skill set is welcome. Come with your passion and leave with unforgettable memories!

Hackathon Timeline & structure

Participants will arrive at their local hub on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, where the Hackathon officially starts in the afternoon. After a good night's sleep in a hotel near the event location (02. - 03.12.2025), the intensive 24-hour problem-solving sprint begins in the morning. The event officially ends after the presentation of the winners in the afternoon on 4 December 2025.

Mandatory Preparation Sessions

Before the main Hackathon, there are mandatory preparatory sessions to build skills, align expectations, and foster intercultural collaboration to get you well-prepared for the event. The sessions will be hosted online.