GreenDIGIT HACKATHON: Sustainability by Design of DRI

This presentation provides a structured framework for the design and implementation of a Hackathon and Training Module developed within the GreenDIGIT project, focusing on the intersection of digital technologies and sustainability. It addresses the increasing need for equipping researchers, professionals, and students with the skills required to support green and digital transitions through collaborative, innovation-driven approaches.The document outlines the key phases involved in organising and delivering a hackathon-based training programme, including concept development, training preparation, stakeholder engagement, execution, and evaluation. Particular attention is given to the integration of sustainability principles and digital solutions, reflecting the objectives of GreenDIGIT to promote environmentally responsible innovation across sectors.Building on the project’s strategic perspective, the presentation identifies and clarifies the roles of relevant stakeholders, including participants (learners), trainers, facilitators, technical experts, and project organisers. By defining their respective responsibilities, it supports coordinated collaboration and effective decision-making throughout the hackathon lifecycle.In addition, the presentation highlights best practices and operational recommendations for organisers, including team formation strategies, mentoring approaches, evaluation criteria, and mechanisms to ensure the sustainability and scalability of results. It also considers the challenges and opportunities related to interdisciplinary collaboration and the adoption of emerging technologies in a time-constrained hackathon setting.The presentation concludes by emphasising the importance of integrating hackathon-based training into broader capacity-building and knowledge transfer strategies within GreenDIGIT, supporting long-term impact, innovation uptake, and alignment with European priorities on digital transformation and environmental sustainability.This resource is intended for educators, trainers, project managers, and innovation actors involved in the GreenDIGIT project and similar initiatives aiming to combine digital innovation with sustainability goals.