Are you ready
to bring your ideas to life?
Welcome to the Cotrugli EDIH Hackathon 2024, where ideas are transformed into business.
200.000 €
in acceleration services for winning teams
Who Should Participate?
This Hackathon is for Southeast European companies and business professionals looking to bring feasible ideas to life.Ideas We Seek
Frontier Tech includes AI, Blockchain, Metaverse, Cloud, Edge, Quantum, VR, and XR.
Social Innovation, Circular Economy, IOT, VR, XR, Gaming, Clean Energy, Scalable Construction, Learning & Development, EdTECH, Workforce Shortage.
Other ideas with clear feasibility and founder market fit.
Innovate
Apply new or existing skills to transform your business and society.
Learn
Through boot camp and mentorship (available live and online).
Collaborate
Form a winning team and connect with like-minded professionals.
Accelerate
Develop your project on COTRUGLI TECH MBA.
Open Challenge
Identify an idea and present a feasible solution.
Timeline
Applications Open
August 1st 2024
3-day education starting September 10th Zagreb, Rijeka, Varaždin, Novska
Modules available to choose:
Digital readiness test
Creating digital twins
Digital business skills
Gamification and video game development
Blockchain
IoT
Pitch training
Test before invest
Crowdfunding campaign preparations
Connecting with investors
Submissions are open September 5th-15th.
Up to 10 slides and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) demonstration (extra points)
Final Event: September 20, 2024
Pitch your work and show your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with the support of mentors and the COTRUGLI community. Impress the judges and answer their questions. (5-10 min pitch, 10-30 min Q&A)
Your solutions
will be evaluated based on:
Feasibility
Innovation
Technical Readiness
Presentation Quality
SDG Alignment
Prizes And Recognition
The top 5 company teams can continue
with a two-year acceleration phase
via the COTRUGLI TECH MBA program.
(40.000 EUR per team value)
Recognition from our media partners and on social media.
Potential commercial collaborations with our partners for solution implementation.
FAQ
Unfortunately, you can’t.
You need to be part of a company and have a team of 2-3 members.
Yes, companies and organizations can apply to participate, become partners, or sponsor the hackathon.
Yes, is allowed and will be facilitated by the organizers
Apply
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the COTRUGLI EDIH Hackathon 2024!
At COTRUGLI, we encourage hard teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and no rules. We try to keep this as simple as possible.
Our goal is that you come to us with a smile and leave us with a smile. We will help you create, work, play together, and be proud of your hackathon accomplishments.
This document outlines the rules, guidelines, and essential information for participants and partners.
OVERVIEW
The COTRUGLI EDIH Hackathon 2024 is a platform for Southeast European companies and business professionals to innovate and develop feasible business ideas in frontier technologies and social innovations.
Date: August 01, 2024 (Applications Open); September 20, 2024 (Final Event)
Location: COTRUGLI Business School, Serbia, Croatia (Available online)
Who Should Participate?
Teams: Each team should have 2-3 members from the same company or organization.
Themes and challenges in the following categories:
Frontier Tech: AI, Blockchain, Metaverse, Cloud, Edge, Quantum, VR, XR
Social Innovation: Circular Economy, Clean Energy, Learning & Development, EdTECH
Other Feasible Ideas: IoT, Gaming, Scalable Construction, Workforce Shortage
PHASES
August 01, 2024: Applications are Open. After registering your interest in the short web application, you will need to complete the full application.
Bootcamp: This three-day education is available online and on multiple dates and locations (Belgrade, Zagreb, Rijeka, Varaždin, Novska). Modules include digital readiness, blockchain, IoT, pitch training, and more.
Mentors: We gather excellent experts in all hackathon areas. If you need a mentor, email the name of the one to three mentors you choose, and we will do our best to contact you with them. Mentors have a right to select projects and teams according to their preferences.
Project Submission: Deadline September 10, 2024 – Submission of project slides and Minimum Viable Product demonstration video (if you have MVP), and a Word document template filled out online on Hackaton web.
Info about finalists: September 16, 2024- Up to 10 teams in finals (Jury may increase the number of teams)
Final Event: September 20, 2024 – Teams pitch their work and present their MVPs. Judges evaluate based on feasibility, innovation, technical preparedness, presentation quality, and SDG alignment.
Eligibility: Participants must be affiliated with a company or organization.
Team Composition: Teams must have 2-3 members from one company. Individual participation is not allowed.
Participation Guidelines
Entry Fee: No entry fee is required.
Your Participation: Switching teams is not allowed. COTRUGLI is not responsible for and will not assist in resolving any disputes between team members. Any travel, accommodation, and associated costs and expenses are covered by participants’ companies. A team may only submit one Entry. Incomplete Entries may be disqualified. Participation and pitching can be done fully online.
ENTRY EVALUATION
Entries will be evaluated based on:
Feasibility:50%
Innovation:20%
Tehnical Redines (MVP):10%
Presentation Quality:10%
SDG Alignment:10%
Participants’ companies retain ownership of their entries but grant certain rights to the organizers for promotional and usage purposes.
Intellectual Property: Participants grant organizers rights to use their entries for promotional purposes.
Prizes and Recognition
Top 5 Teams: Two-year acceleration phase via the COTRUGLI TECH MBA program (up to 40.000 EUR per team value).
Recognition: Featured by media partners and on social media.
Potential for commercial collaborations with COTRUGLI and other partners.
ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Judging and Decisions: A panel of 3 to 5 people with relevant expertise will judge Entries. The decisions of the judges will be final.
Conflict of Interest: If a judge is from the same company as the team presenting, they will be excused from judging the relevant entry, and an alternate judge will be appointed.
Disqualification: COTRUGLI reserves the right to disqualify any Entry that does not comply with these Terms and Conditions.
Publicity: By participating in the Hackathon, participants consent to use their name, photo, video, biographical information, entry, and statements for promotional purposes.
Indemnity: Participants agree to release, indemnify, defend, and hold COTRUGLI and related entities harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from participation in the Hackathon.
DISCLAIMER
IN NO EVENT WILL COTRUGLI OR PARTNERS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE HACKATHON.
General Information
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
FAQs: Visit COTRUGLI TECH MBA for more information about the program.
Legal: The Hackathon is subject to Serbia’s applicable laws and regulations.
Join us at the COTRUGLI EDIH Hackathon 2024 to innovate, learn, collaborate, and accelerate your business ideas. Let’s shape the future of technology and business together!
By participating in the COTRUGLI EDIH Hackathon 2024, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your innovative ideas come to life!
Become a partner
By partnering with the COTRUGLI EDIH Hackathon, you can tap into a pool of creative thinkers and innovators.
Participating teams will work to provide fresh perspectives on your industry challenges and devise innovative solutions. Engaging with the hackathon allows you to identify and connect with top regional talent.
You can scout potential employees, interns, or collaborators who may drive your organization change initiatives forward.
Your brand will be prominently featured throughout the hackathon as a partner or sponsor. You’ll gain exposure through various channels, including social media, event materials, and media partners.
Join the COTRUGLI network of industry experts and thought leaders.
Participate in panel discussions, workshops, and exclusive networking events to foster valuable connections.
By supporting this hackathon, you contribute to advancing business and technology and its positive impact on society.
Identify promising solutions developed during the hackathon and explore opportunities for collaboration.
