Food Innovation Hackathon

Food Innovation Hackathon

Description

Why Join? Food systems are under massive pressure. Climate change, resource scarcity, changing consumer behaviour, and new technologies push us to rethink current standards. We need new ideas and bold thinkers. During this hackathon you will: ✔ Work on real-world food innovation challenges ✔ Learn from experts in the AgriFood ecosystem ✔ Build a prototype and concept within one day ✔ Pitch your solution ✔ Meet other students, innovators, and entrepreneurs No prior startup experience needed — just curiosity and motivation.   Who Should Apply? This hackathon is perfect for curious minds who want to explore the future of food, agriculture, and biotech and enjoy building ideas in a collaborative environment. We welcome participants from all backgrounds , including: Food science, agriculture, and biotech Engineering and technology Business and entrepreneurship Design and sustainability Or simply anyone curious about food innovation You can apply: ✔ individually ✔ with a friend ✔ or already as a team   Application Process Each participant must submit their own application. If you are applying together with a friend or already have a team, simply indicate this in your application. Teams or pairs may receive priority consideration, as strong teams help create an even more dynamic hackathon experience. ⚠️ Only around 30 participants will be selected.   Agenda 09:00 Welcome & Registration 09:30 – 10:00 Guided tour through the AgriFood exhibition at Pinakothek 10:00 – 10:30 Introduction to the challenges 10:30 – 16:30 Hackathon Time - solve the challenges within your team 16:30 – 17:30 Final Pitches - present your idea 17:30 – 18:00 Award Ceremony 18:00 Networking

Event Duration

Starts
2026-05-19 09:00 UTC
Ends
2026-05-19 18:00 UTC

Location

Pinakothek der Moderne – Pavillon, Munich Barer Str. 40 80333 München