EU Sparks for Climate: European Citizens Hackathon Championship.

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The 16 April 2024

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EU Sparks is a project supported by the European Commission aimed at implementing the first European Citizens Hackathon Championship. This initiative encourages teams of citizens and researchers to collaborate on developing technological and social innovation solutions to tackle climate challenges.

Operating within the framework of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, alongside the EU knowledge valorisation policy, the project enables the creation of solutions to specific challenges proposed by European citizens with innovative ideas and a passion for environmental improvement.

The webinar will offer insights into these EU Missions and policies, featuring concrete examples and inspirational talks highlighting the collaborative journey of developing solutions. The session will also introduce the project and the call for participants, concluding with a Q&A session.

Agenda

  • 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome and introduction
  • 10:10 – 10:20 | Context of the initiative:
    • The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
    • The EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
  • 10:20 – 10:50 | Inspiration for success:
    • Hackathons as tools for knowledge valorisation
    • Unleashing innovation: The thrilling journey of hackathon participation
    • From concept to commerce: Navigating the journey to market
    • Beyond the win: Crafting success stories post-Hackathon glory
  • 10:50 – 11:00 | Interactions with the audience
  • 11:00 – 11:15 | EU Sparks in detail: how can you participate?
  • 11:15 – 11:30 | Q&A

Speakers

  • Ioannis Sagias. Deputy Head of Unit, E2/DG RTD, European Commission.
  • Elena López. Member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, icatalist.
  • Thomas Osdoba. Misson Platform Coordinator, NetZeroCities.
  • Eva Martínez. Social innovation expert, Fondazione ICONS.
  • María Rosado. Chief Product Officer, KIOTA.
  • Veselin Arnaudov. Chief Technology Officer, FOREST BANK.
  • Miguel Á. García-Fuentes. EU Sparks for Climate Project Manager, Barrabés.biz.
  • Egoitz Zarallo. Director of product, Barrabés.biz.
  • Ian Turner. Project manager, EnergyCities.
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