HortiHeroes hackathon
HortiHeroes
Hackathon
Do you want to contribute to a sustainable food system as a student? Ready to put your creative or technical skills to work in developing solutions for climate-neutral horticulture? Join the HortiHeroes Hackathon and shake up the horticulture sector!
The Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector is globally renowned for its innovation and efficiency. With our vegetable and ornamental cultivation, we are a leading supplier of health and happiness worldwide. Yet here in the Netherlands, the sector is under pressure. As competition for limited space, labor, and natural resources intensifies, critical eyes are on the biggest challenges the industry faces: labor, energy, and crop protection.
Creativity and innovation are the keys to moving forward. That’s why we’re looking for you: a student and hero of the future. Put your brainpower to the test during this Hackathon. In a day full of inspiration and innovation, we’ll generate solutions for a future-proof horticulture sector — one that is economically vital and in balance with nature and society.
"You will be challenged during the hackathon to think in solutions rather than in problems. It's really cool to see how students from all different fields of study look at these problems and solutions in horticulture."
- Participant Hackathon May 2024
HortiHeroes Hackathon? Nomi explains it to you in 1 minute!
What is a hackathon?
A Hackathon is an event where participants collaborate in (multidisciplinary) teams and compete to come up with and present the best and most innovative solution to a challenge within a short period of time.
The Hackathon begins with an explanation of the challenge. Next, you’ll receive a short training, after which you and your team will get to work on hacking the challenge. During this process, you'll receive assistance from experts. In the afternoon, you’ll prepare your pitches – with the help of a short pitch training – and then it’s time to present your hack to the jury.
For who?
You can participate in the Hackathon if you are currently enrolled in an MBO, HBO, or university program. Your field of study doesn’t matter; we need all the knowledge, skills, and fresh perspectives to make a difference!
Participate in the hackathon and...
- ...have a chance to win a great prize worth €1,000.
- ...network for your future.
- ...contribute to the energy transition and a sustainable food system.
- ...experience the energy that comes from working together.
And all of this is free! Additionally, we’ll provide snacks throughout the day and pizza in the evening.
Aftermovie HortiHeroes Hackathon May 2024
Participate and make an impact!
Check the HortiHeroes calendar for our upcoming edition. Curious what the previous edition was like? Check the aftermovie or take a look at the pictures.