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

Regional identity often begins on our plates. Food is more than nourishment, it tells stories of migration, tradition, innovation, and community. In Fulda, located in the heart of Germany, culinary culture is deeply rooted in regional ingredients and traditional recipes, yet constantly evolving through intercultural exchange.

How can we use food to connect communities, preserve regional identity, and foster sustainable practices? What role can local cuisine play in shaping a European identity that respects regional diversity? Participants at the Fulda hub will explore how culinary innovation, digital technologies, and sustainable food systems can strengthen community bonds and spark dialogue around identity. Its time to cook up new ideas for connecting regions - one bite at a time.

E³UDRES² Hackathon 2025 | all facts at a glance

🗓️ Date

02 Dec - 04 Dec 2025 (exact times tba)

📍 Location

Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Germany

🙋‍♀️ Open for

This event is open for students of
🠖 UCLL University of Applied Sciences
🠖 Polytechnic University of Setúbal
🠖 Fulda 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.

⚠️ Important: There will NOT be a second hotel night, as the second night (03. - 04.12.2025) will be spent entirely at the event location. Teams will work throughout the night, collaborating, prototyping, and refining their ideas, culminating in the final pitches and presentations on 4 December 2025.

The Hackathon is intensive and there is no specific time set aside for sleep - it's a time for passion, creativity, and teamwork. The goal: presenting a concrete solution that contributes to “Connecting Europe by Shaping Regional Identities."

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.