Annual sustainability hackathon

EcoHack

A community that comes together every year to debug the planet—from climate resilience to smart cities, water, and circular economy.

150+
Hackers
36
Hours
Mentors
& Workshops
EUI
Knowledge City

Build fast

Real problems, real mentors, real prototypes—shipped in a weekend.

Learn deeply

Workshops + office hours to get you unblocked when it matters.

Meet your people

A high-signal community for climate + sustainability builders.

Code for a Greener Tomorrow

EcoHack isn’t just a single event—it’s an annual series. Each edition brings new challenges and a new wave of builders to ship sustainable tech.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find mentors, workshops, and a community that helps you build.

Mentorship Workshops Impact Community
EcoHack participants building together
EcoHack Builders collaborating at EUI

Mentors that unblock you

Technical + product guidance to help you ship a demo you’re proud of.

Prizes & recognition

We celebrate technical excellence, creativity, and real-world impact.

Strong vibes

High energy, high focus—balanced with breaks and community moments.

Themes we explore

Each edition changes, but the mission stays: build sustainability-first technology.

Smart Waste Management

Reduce, track, optimize waste & collection.

Green & Smart Cities

Urban infrastructure with data and sustainability.

Renewable Energy Tech

Solar, wind, storage, and energy intelligence.

Smart Agriculture (AgriTech)

IoT + AI for resilient food systems.

Water Conservation

Monitoring, purification, and smarter usage.

Circular Economy Tech

Recycling, reuse, upcycling materials.

Climate Education (EdTech)

Tools to raise awareness and action.

Resilience & Early Warning

Predict, mitigate, and adapt to climate risks.

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Typical EcoHack Weekend

Day 1 — Kickoff

Morning

Check-in & Opening Official

Midday

Team formation & Ideation

Afternoon

Workshops & Hacking Hacking

Evening

Mentor check-ins & build sprint Talk

Day 2 — Demo Day

Morning

Final build sprint Hacking

Midday

Pitch prep

Afternoon

Demos & Judging Judging

Evening

Awards & Closing Official

Editions

EcoHack is annual. Old recaps + upcoming edition in one place.

2024Past

EcoHack 2024

Early momentum and strong community building.

Recap →
2025Past

EcoHack 2025

Projects across water, education, smart cities, and sustainability challenges.

Recap →

Backed by the Best

We partner with organizations that share our vision for a sustainable future.

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FAQ

Quick answers. If you still have questions, message us.

EcoHack is open to university students and early-career builders who care about sustainability.

You can come solo—team formation happens at the start.

Yes—EcoHack is designed to be accessible. Sponsors make it possible.

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