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Ongoing Hackathon

We organize hackathons to foster new collaborations and businesses, aiming to further the growth of the bioeconomy in Sweden and the Baltic Sea region. Nine countries around the Baltic Sea are working together to address eighteen challenges. In spring 2024, five hackathons will take place in Poland, Estonia, Germany, and Lithuania.

As an innovator, startup, researcher, organization, or company, you have the opportunity to forge new connections, expand your knowledge, and explore new business opportunities by participating in these hackathons.

All our hackathons are conducted within the framework of the BioBoosters project. Learn more about it here.

Our partners hackathon spring 2025

Nordic Hemp Hackathon – Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Nordic Hemp is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the industrial hemp value chain. The goal is to develop the most optimal and efficient methods to valorize hemp fibers, dust, and hurd obtained during the decortication of hemp stalks.

Launch Webinar: 14 January.
Call closes: 14 February. The application is closed.
Kick-off: 28 February
Hackathon days: 13-14 March
Read more here!

Piesta Hackathon – Pärnu County Development Centre, Estonia

PIESTA are looking for sustainable and innovative solutions to effectively valorize applepomace through advanced technologies, equipment, or concepts, with opportunities for research collaborationsand business partnerships.

Launch webinar: 26 February.
Call closes: 28 March
Kick-off: 15 April
Hackathon days: 15-16 May
Read more here!

Refal Hackathon – Pro Civis, Poland

The Challenge is to propose innovative product and/or technological solution that will allow to increase the value of sound biomass from apples damaged by weather conditions. The apples are a full value product, but due to various types of skin or shape defects, such fruits are disqualified from direct sales.

Launch Webinar: 26 February.
Call closes: 23 March
Kick-off: 2 April
Hackathon days: 24-25 April
Read more here!

Toksika Hackathon – Sunrise Tech Park, Lithuania

TOKSIKA challenges you to design an efficient and environmentally friendly solution to enhance bioremediation without harming the microbial communities driving the cleanup.

Launch Webinar: 27 February
Call closes: 27 March
Kick-off: 9 April
Hackathon days: 6-7 May
Read more here!

AdFiS Hackathon – Witeno, Germany

AdFiS products GmbH from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern produces around 1,800 tons of activated carbon every year, making it the market leader in Germany since 2014. AdFiS is now seeking a solution to make the activation of coal more energy-efficient. They are also exploring alternative starting materials and binders that can make production more sustainable.

Launch Webinar: 12 March
Call closes: 11 April
Kick-off: 28 April
Hackathon days: 20-21 May
Read more and apply here!