The next stop in the Hack2BRIDGE series will take place in Graz, Austria, where teams of SMEs, startups, students and professionals are invited to co-create solutions for the Electronics ecosystem.
Organised under the BRIDGESMEs project and hosted by Silicon Alps Cluster, the hackathon will take place on 6–7 October 2025 at the Unicorn Startup & Innovation Hub. Participants will have the chance to tackle real industry challenges provided by sector stakeholders and work closely with mentors from both the business and technical sides. A final Pitch Showcase will be held on 8 October during EBSCON 2025, one of Europe’s flagship events for Electronic and Software Based Systems.
Participants will form teams and address challenges in areas such as supply chain resilience, circular economy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and talent and skills development. The hackathon will take place in hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and online participation.
In addition to networking and visibility opportunities, winning teams will receive cash prizes and one team will be awarded temporary office space at Unicorn Startup & Innovation Hub, offering a valuable opportunity to continue developing their solution in a startup environment.
Registration is open until 26 September 2025 via the official website: https://bridgesmes.eu/hack2bridge/austria
