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From December 11th to 12th, 2024, the E³UDRES² One World Hackathon united students, entrepreneurs, and mentors across Europe in a vibrant exchange of ideas and solutions. Under the overarching theme of "One World," participants worked together to address pressing global challenges. The event, held simultaneously in Portugal, the Netherlands, and Hungary, demonstrated the transformative power of collaboration in solving real-world problems.
This year’s Hackathon stood apart from traditional tech-focused events, since, instead of emphasizing coding or app development, it invited individuals from diverse disciplines and skill sets to contribute their creativity and innovative thinking, teaming up the participants in dynamic environments, guided by experienced mentors and supported by local stakeholders, to develop impactful solutions to health, environmental, and sustainability challenges.
The Hackathon was structured around three interconnected hubs, each focused on a specific sub-theme of the "One World" mission: The Polytechnic University of Setúbal in Portugal hosted an engaging Hackathon under the theme "One World - One Health - One Water," focusing on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health through water, bringing together students from UC Leuven-Limburg University of Applied Sciences, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, and the Polytechnic University of Setúbal to explore innovative solutions for managing water as a single, shared resource. Participants tackled challenges such as utilizing wastewater data for public health management and leveraging this information to create value and improve public health, all while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Meanwhile, the Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands welcomed participants to delve into the innovative field of robotics and drone technology under the theme "One World - One Earth - One Air", allowing students from Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, and Saxion University of Applied Sciences to unite and explore the perception and potential of robot and drone technology, working on solutions to address real-world regional challenges while fostering its global acceptance.
In Hungary, the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted the hub under the theme "One World - One Protein - One Soil," focusing on food sustainability and soil health. This hub brought together students from St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Politehnica University Timisoara, and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences to collaboratively tackle challenges related to sustainable agriculture, the nutritional value of proteins, and their environmental impact, permitting participants to explore innovative solutions to these pressing issues, contributing to the development of more sustainable food systems.
The event delivered an intense and immersive experience for participants. Over two days, teams engaged in late-night brainstorming sessions, high-energy problem-solving, and collaborative work, all while racing against the clock to meet their objectives. The Hackathon not only demanded creativity but also fostered the development of critical skills such as time management, intercultural collaboration, and presentation abilities.
Beyond the immediate outcomes of the event, participants were left with a profound sense of accomplishment and connection as the Hackathon provided them with an unparalleled opportunity to work on challenges with real-world impact, forge international networks, and push personal boundaries in a supportive, high-energy setting.
For those involved, the 2024 E³UDRES² Hackathon was more than just a competition - a journey of innovation, teamwork, and growth. As the initiative evolves, it remains a powerful platform for addressing critical global challenges through cross-border collaboration and creativity and uniting forces to solve real-life problems, with real-life people, and for everything we thank every single one of our participants.
On the same note, E³UDRES² would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the committed stakeholders and businesses involved in making this Hackathon a hands-on collaborative event: Capriovus Ltd. - MediFood Ltd. - Spar Magyarország - SmileyMed - Fishmogger - Pr1mer - Simarsul - Professor Abeje Mersha (Professorship Smart Mechatronics and Robotics at Saxion UAS).
➝ Polytechnic University of Setúbal
➝ Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences