This ideathon-like event is an intensive day where participants collaborate to brainstorm and prototype ideas rapidly, often guided by experts and culminating in a pitch presentation to judges. We will also provide you with food and drinks all day long!

TIMELINE

📅 Application Deadline - 24 May (Friday), 12:00 pm (noon)
- Apply solo or with a team here: https://forms.office.com/e/JeqnA4y5Bu

📅 Application Results - 24 May (Friday) until the end of day
- We notify you if you have been selected to participate, including all practical info you need to know!

💻 Pre-event Introduction & Training (ONLINE) - 28 May (Tuesday), 4 pm - 6 pm
- Strategies & Time Management: Master ideathon tips and how to manage your time effectively.
- Food Innovation: Stay ahead of trends in the world of food innovation.
- Design Thinking Crash Course: Elevate your brainstorming game with pro tips and tricks!

🎯 One-day Design Sprint (IN-PERSON) - 31 May (Friday), 8:30 am - 10 pm
- Keynote Presentation: Fuel your creativity with insights from a field expert.
- Matchmaking & Team Registration: Connect with other innovators or build interdisciplinary teams.
- Challenge Announcement & Ideathon: Tackle a real-world challenge with the guidance of expert mentors.
- Pitch Presentations: Show off your team's groundbreaking ideas to our judges.
- Winner Announcement: Celebrate with the best and brightest teams!
- Rooftop Celebration: Wrap up with networking and fun under the stars. 🌟

Prizes:
🥇 €1,000 for the winning team  
🥈 €500 for the runner-up team  
(Note: Prizes are gross amounts)

Who’s Invited?
We're looking for applicants aged 18-35 from all fields and backgrounds. Whether you’re a lone innovator or a group of like-minded thinkers, you can join us to make an impact and solve real-world problems.

Apply now and be part of the change that will shape the future of food! 🌱

NOTE: The event will be held in English.

// The event is organized in partnership with the British Council Hungary, the Engage4BIO Horizon project, and Eisberg. //