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Eco-Digithon

In today’s fast-evolving world, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand in shaping the future. Eco-Digithon, an exciting initiative supported by the Erasmus+ ENNEPlus Project, brings together students, innovators, and professionals to harness the power of technology for a more sustainable tomorrow. Hosted by FH JOANNEUM, this event creates a space for individuals to tackle environmental challenges through digital solutions. The Eco-Digithon is organized by the Institute of International Management and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with WKO Steiermark and Bildungsdirektion Styria.

Eco-Digithon is a hackathon focused on sustainability, where participants work in teams to develop digital solutions that address environmental issues. This event challenges participants to use technology creatively in areas such as waste reduction, renewable energy, smart agriculture, and climate change adaptation. Eco-Digithon empowers individuals to transform their ideas into actionable solutions that can positively impact both local and global ecosystems. Eco-Digithon is more than just a competition — it’s a call to action.

How It Works

Eco-Digithon is a challenge where participants from VET schools are engaged with specific sustainability-related scenarios. Teams are formed at the beginning of the event and are either assigned or can choose a challenge to work on.

What sets Eco-Digithon apart is its integration into an international virtual platform that connects schools from other EU countries and participants across borders. Teams are supported by both local and international mentors who offer guidance. Through the virtual platform, participants can not only receive expert advice but also collaborate and communicate with fellow participants from different countries. This fosters a rich exchange of ideas, perspectives, and best practices, enhancing the problem-solving process and allowing participants to establish new contacts.

At the end of the challenge, teams present their solutions, and the best ideas are recognized for their potential to drive meaningful environmental change.

Prizes for the First Edition of Eco-Digithon

The prizes for the first edition of Eco-Digithon are designed to offer unique opportunities for further development and international recognition:

First Prize:

Participation in the ninth edition of the Social Hackathon Umbria, which will take place from July 3 to 6, 2025, in the picturesque town of Spello, Italy. This prestigious event allows participants to showcase their solutions and collaborate with global innovators.

Second and Third Prizes:

A social incubation program to further develop the proposed projects, along with active participation in the second edition of Eco-Digithon during the 2025/2026 academic year. This prize supports continued growth and impact for the winning teams.

Certificate for All Participants:

Every participant, regardless of their final ranking in the competition, will receive a certificate detailing the skills they have developed and the experience gained during the event.

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