Energy Hackathon am Weinberg Campus

36 hours, three real-world challenges, and plenty of teamwork: students and young professionals develop innovative solutions for the energy sector. Workshops on design thinking, business development, and pitch training provide the foundation for the intensive working phase. The focus is on developing practical ideas, building prototypes, and delivering compelling pitches.

Learning Goal:

develop solutions, build prototypes, work in interdisciplinary teams, structure and validate ideas, pitch concepts, understand innovation processes
FormatChallenge
TopicCompany Building, Ideation
Freitag
26. Juni 2026
00:00 Uhr
until
Samstag
27. Juni 2026
00:00 Uhr
Duration:
36 h

Target Group

  • Interessierte
  • Gründende
  • Startups
  • Forschende
  • Studierende

Open to

Interested parties worldwide

Participation

Please register via the button below.

Registration

Tags

Ideenentwicklung, Innovation, Energiewirtschaft, Teamarbeit, Pitch, Prototyping, Company Building, Praxisformat

On June 26–27, 2026, the Startup Elevator Energy Hackathon brings together students from all disciplines at the Weinberg Campus technology park to work on real-world challenges in the energy sector. The hackathon is organized by TGZ Halle (Startup Elevator initiative), in collaboration with the Transfer and Startup Service of MLU Halle, and supported by Stadtwerke Halle GmbH.

What you gain:

  • Insights into real-world innovation processes
  • Direct exchange with industry partners
  • Hands-on experience in problem-solving, teamwork, and pitching
  • Get prepared with workshops on Design Thinking, Business Development and Pitch Training before the hackathon
  • Contacts to companies and potential employers
  • €1,000 prize per challenge

Details:

  • Date: June 26–27, 2026
  • Location: Weinberg Campus, Halle (Saale)
  • Participation: No team required – teams will be formed on site
  • Applications have closed (deadline: May 15).
  • More information on the process and FAQs: Hackathon website

Any questions? Feel free to ask

Dr. Edgar-John Vogt

Entrepreneurship Education

Contact point for international students, guidance and entrepreneurship inputs, educational offerings, interface with MLU units, network partners and regional actors

0345 55 22959
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