urban mobility

Aveiro: 5th of December 2024
Lisbon/Cascais: 10th of December 2024
Languages: English & Portuguese

Logo of EIT Digital alongside the European Union flag, representing a partnership in fostering digital innovation and collaboration across Europe.
BGI team energetically celebrating at an event, with everyone jumping and smiling in a display of joy and camaraderie

About

A Triple Mobility Data Hackathon - Aveiro, Lisbon/Cascais- where startups, SME, researchers, students and mobility enthusiasts passionate about Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, and related fields, collaborate to create innovative solutions for real live urban mobility challenges and qualify for the final three PRIZES.

This event brings together university talent, municipalities, and industry mentors from Portugal's urban mobility sector to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

Participants form teams and can either sign up as a group or join one during the event. Together, you will address city challenges presented by your chosen city.

With guidance from Mobility and Data expert mentors, you will create your solution and then pitch your projects to a jury consisting of Academic community members, Municipal representatives and partners.

Why Apply?

Prizes

750€ to the best teams in each city

Problem-Solving

Mobility Data Hackathon will provide you with access to real-world data sets related to mobility. Analysing this data allows you to gain insights into the underlying factors contributing  to mobility challenges in Portuguese cities.

Networking

Connect with peers from across Portugal and dive into the regional mobility community, comprising companies, mentors, municipalities, and representatives from Europe's premier urban mobility innovation network.

Personal & professional growth

Step out of the classroom and into real-world problem-solving. Gain practical experience that enriches your CV, showcases your skills, and unlocks new career paths.

Create real impact

Strengthen the link between the academic community and technology-based companies. Stand a chance to partner with a city or renowned mobility corporation to create impactful projects, applying your skills in real-world settings.

BGI team energetically celebrating at an event, with everyone jumping and smiling in a display of joy and camaraderie

Program Structure

1. Live Hackathon Aveiro - 5th of December 2024 (8:00-18:00): In person event to develop the solutions.

2. Live Hackathon Lisbon/Cascais - 10th of December 2024 (8:00-18:00): In person event to develop the solutions.

3. Commemorate and Beyond - 18th of December 2024 (10:00-12:00) Presentation of results and awards Online.

3 Cities, 3 Hackathons
Choose your city and your challenge

The challenges

Lisboa Challenges
1. Supply and demand in the context of urban logistics

2. Flow of vehicles entering and exiting the city

3. Characterization of intermodal terminals

Challenges to be confirmed

Aveiro Challenges
1. Integrating a Large Language Model (LLM)

2. Create a Digital Twin

3. Real-Time Traffic Congestion Prediction

4. Open Challenge

Our Partners

Register Now!

Get to know the challenges
Thank you! Your registration has been successfully completed.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

FAQs

I am new to hackathons. What are they?

A hackathon is an event where tech enthusiasts collaborate intensively on innovative projects within a set timeframe. Participants form teams to work on solutions together. It's a fast-paced environment fostering creativity, teamwork, and rapid problem-solving.

How does it work?

1. Live Hackathon Aveiro - 5th of December 2024 (8:00-18:00): In person event to develop the solutions.

2. Live Hackathon Lisbon/Cascais - 10th of December 2024 (8:00-18:00): In person event to develop the solutions.

3. Commemorate and Beyond - 18th of December 2024 (10:00-12:00) Presentation of results and awards Online.

Do I need to be a specialist to participate in
the Mobility Data Hackathon?

No expertise is required, but participants should possess basic data skills and demonstrate a keen interest in tackling mobility challenges. If this is the case, this event is perfect for you!

Is the program free?

Yes, the participation in the Mobility Data Hackathon is free of charge. There is no registration fee, and all attendees are welcome to join at no cost.

Where will the hackathon take place? 

There will be two hackathon live events running  in Lisbon(focusing in Lisbon and Cascais) and  Aveiro.

Do I need an idea to participate?

No previous idea is required. The challenges will be defined by the mentors and then shared with the participants.

How many team members each group should have?

Each group should be composed of 1 to 4 members

How are the solutions evaluated?

The solutions will be evaluated by relevant specialist that will validate the solutions in terms of challenge response as well as in replicability and scalability.

After the competition, who owns my submission and IP?

The team behind the project retains full ownership and authorship of their intellectual property. However, Mobility Data Hackathon reserves the right to showcase and potentially adopt your solutions for promotional purposes or implementation. Rest assured, in such instances, you and your team will be contacted for collaboration prior to any further action.