Invitation to Participate in the Innovation Attica Hackathon 2024

Photo source: Innovation Center Attica Region

The Region of Attica recently announced the “Innovation Attica Hackathon 2024”, set to take place on November 23-24 in Athens. The event is organized in collaboration with the European digital innovation networks GR digiGOV-innoHUB and Smart Attica.

The competition aims to promote innovation and support startups, inviting businesses, research teams, university students, and public and private sector officials to propose innovative and technologically advanced solutions addressing modern challenges in the fields of tourism, culture, environment, transportation, and sustainability.

The event will be held at the Startup Incubator of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with cash prizes of up to 5,000 euros awarded to the winners.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias.

According to Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, the regional authority is committed to fostering innovation and supporting startup businesses, recognizing their vital role in development and social well-being.

“It is essential to harness the ideas that emerge, developing solutions that will enhance the quality of life for citizens and bolster the local economy,” he said.

Governor Hardalias emphasized that the goal of the competition is to establish it as an annual event.

The final date for participation submissions is November 7, and an information day will be held on Tuesday, October 15.

The competition will feature four categories:

– Idea presented at Pitch Deck or Business Model Canvas (BMC) level
– Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
– Low-Fidelity Wireframe or High-Fidelity Wireframe
– Prototype/Mock-up or Proof of Concept

For more information, visit: innovationattica.gr/hackathon-2024