ComoNExT hosts the Cassini Hackathon for Italy: innovation for the digital and ecological transition

From September 13 to 15, 2024, ComoNExT, a partner of the NODES Ecosystem, will host the italian edition of the 7th CASSINI Hackathon in Lomazzo (Como), a european event dedicated to sustainable innovation.
 

The Hackathon will take place simultaneously in 10 countries, offering significant european-level awards for a weekend focused on innovation and sustainability.

Themes

This year's edition will focus on three crucial environmental challenges, aligning with the various research areas pursued by the NODES project:

#1 - Carbon emission monitoring and reporting: creating solutions to track and reduce the carbon footprint.

#2 - Sustainable living: optimizing services for a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

#3 - Climate change mitigation: predicting and combating the effects of climate change.

A unique opportunity for learning and networking
 

During the Hackathon, participants will have the opportunity to work in teams, meet experts in economics and space technology, and develop their project for the final pitch. The event will be hybrid: in addition to the ComoNExT headquarters in Lomazzo, teams can also participate remotely.

Winners of the contest can receive up to €14,000 in incubation and orientation services, with additional cash prizes at the European level. Furthermore, the top three teams will receive 100 hours of mentoring from industry experts.

Registration and Information

Registration is open until September 12, 2024.

For more details and to register, you can visit the official Cassini Hackathon - Italy website and consult the full event agenda. Registration is free and open to everyone: innovators, students, startups, aspiring entrepreneurs... No prior experience is required.