Instead of prize money, travel expenses will be covered. The focus is on sustainable impact: new friendships, long-term networks, and concrete ideas to enhance student mobility. In addition to creative collaboration, the format also offers participants the opportunity to develop their skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and project design. The hackathon projects are expected to inspire further initiatives within the alliance.
6 April 2026 to 9 April 2026
The project spans six months – from planning in November and participant selection in January to the three-day hackathon in April, followed by an evaluation phase in May. Barcelona was deliberately chosen as the host city for its excellent international accessibility, inspiring atmosphere, and strong visibility for Unite!.
The hackathon is organised by a committed student team from all five universities. Among them are Kateryna Stepaniuk (TU Darmstadt), Jose Daniel Vasquez (UPC), Anna Angelone (PoliTo), Dmitrii Zaev and Ruben Matos (ULisboa), and Maksymilian Wojnowski (Wrocław Tech).
Contact for enquiries: seedfund@unite-university.eu
