A hackathon is an intensive, collaborative event — usually lasting 24 to 48 hours — where teams come together to solve a specific challenge.
It’s not just about coding: participants combine creativity, critical thinking, design, and teamwork to develop innovative ideas or prototypes.
At the end, each team presents its project to a jury, which evaluates the proposals based on originality, impact, and clarity.
.................................................................................. THE CHALLENGE
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic and pollutants end up in the sea, threatening marine life, our health and the future of the planet.
During the STEAM4Sustainability Hack, you will work in teams to create an innovative solution that helps monitor, prevent or raise awareness of marine pollution.
You can present your idea through an app, prototype, educational game, mock-up, presentation… or any creative format that showcases your talent!
EVALUATION .........................................................................................
We are not looking for the most technical solution. What matters most is your creativity, originality, and impact!
Evaluation criteria:
✅ Educational and Awareness Impact
✅ Clarity and Quality of Presentation
✅ Quality of Research and Sources
✅ Feasibility of Implementation
✅ Environmental sustainability
✅ Innovation and creativity
.............................................................. PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
The STEAM4Sustainability Hack is a two-day international online event where creativity meets collaboration. Over the course of 2 days, students from across Europe will work in teams to design innovative solutions. Below you can find the detailed schedule of activities for both days.
Note: The schedule we are setting is in European time CTE.
Are you ready to prove that your idea can change the future?
Build solutions, learn new skills, and collaborate with young people from across Europe.
