The Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria) is organising the RUN-EU Innothon ‘Innovation Hackathon Challenges of Circular Economy’ on 21 and 22 March 2025 at the Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela – Carsoscópio in Alcanena, Portugal.

The transition to a circular economy is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, requiring innovative thinking, collaboration, and practical solutions. Recognising this, RUN-EU is launching an exciting Hackathon that will bring together students from both higher and secondary education to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.

This event is designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, encouraging participants to explore ways to reduce waste, rethink production processes, and design a more sustainable future.

Through an immersive, hands-on experience, students will work in teams to develop innovative solutions that align with the principles of the circular economy—where resources are reused, regenerated, and optimised for long-term efficiency.

With the support of expert mentors and industry specialists, participants will have the opportunity to refine their ideas, gain valuable insights, and build proposals that have the potential to create real impact. At the end of the Hackathon, teams will present their solutions to a jury of professionals, who will evaluate and recognize the most promising and creative projects.

More than just a competition; it’s an opportunity for students to develop key future-ready skills, network with like-minded peers, and contribute to a global movement towards sustainability, empowering them to innovate.

Whether you’re passionate about environmental innovation, eager to develop new skills, or looking for a challenge that blends creativity and teamwork, this Hackathon is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

RUN-EU Innothon
Innovation Hackathon Challenges of Circular Economy

Date
21 and 22 March 2025

Mode
Face-to-Face, in Alcanena, Portugal

Target group
Pre-university and university students

Previous knowledge required
No previous knowledge/experience is required.

Who can apply
IPLeiria students

How to apply
Fill in the application form

Deadline for applications
28 February 2025

Coordination
IPLeiria, Portugal
Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela – Carsoscópio, Portugal