I02 Hackathon For the Future · Innovation
Hackathon: Stimulate innovation and collaboration across teams
Growing Better Together means turning ideas into solutions, in 24 hours.
- Duration
- 1–2 days (24–48h)
- Audience
- 20–150 people
- Venue
- Indoor / dedicated venue
- Tier
- Signature · €€€
The activity at a glance
Hackathon is a Signature (€€€) activity in the For the Future pillar that helps companies stimulate innovation and collaboration across teams: it lasts 1–2 days (24–48h), is aimed at 20–150 people and contributes to SDGs 4, 9.
Why it works
- Activates creativity and problem solving fast
- Strengthens cross-functional collaboration
- Generates concrete, immediately assessable solutions
- Positions the company as a place that invests in innovation
- Also engages external talent (students, startups, tech community)
What it includes
- Format and thematic challenge design
- Facilitation and mentorship during the event
- Jury and final evaluation of solutions
- Communication and promotion of winning projects
Delivery mode
- Fully Customized fully tailored recommended
- Ready2Go ready-to-use format
- Co-created co-designed with your team
For the sustainability statement
What you can report with this activity.
Hackathon contributes to SDGs 4, 9 and is reported through GRI disclosures 404-2, 203-2 and ESRS S1. Main ESG dimension: social.
Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 Quality education
- 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
GRI Standards
- GRI 404-2 Programmes for upgrading employee skills
- GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts
ESRS · CSRD
- ESRS S1 Own workforce
ESG · Social
Reference frameworks: ESG, DE&I, SDG, Youth Goals.
To maximise impact
Recommended pairings.
Frequently asked questions
All about Hackathon.
How long does Hackathon (I02) last?
Duration: 1–2 days (24–48h). Audience: 20–150 people; venue: indoor / dedicated venue. It is offered as Fully Customized (fully tailored) in the Signature tier (€€€).
Can Hackathon be included in a sustainability statement?
Yes. Hackathon contributes to SDG 4 (Quality education), SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure); the reporting references are GRI 404-2 (Programmes for upgrading employee skills), GRI 203-2 (Significant indirect economic impacts) and ESRS S1 (Own workforce). Main ESG dimension: social.
What does Hackathon include?
Format and thematic challenge design; Facilitation and mentorship during the event; Jury and final evaluation of solutions; Communication and promotion of winning projects.
What is the Impact Score of Hackathon?
3.2 out of 5 (Kid Pass Impact Score, average of six dimensions). The highest value is engagement (5/5).
How much does Hackathon cost?
It is in the Signature tier (€€€): a distinctive, highly customised project. The quote is built after a first meeting.
Which activities pair well with Hackathon?
To increase impact, the catalogue suggests pairing it with: STEM, Tech ethics & AI workshop/lab (I01), E-learning courses (I03).
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