Hackathon 2025 - When Data Speaks
How will it work?
Participants will first be introduced to the rules, available open data, and proposed themes. They will then begin working on their own ideas under the guidance of experienced mentors, who will be available throughout the entire event. Participants can also attend engaging expert workshops focused on various thematic and practical aspects to support the development of their projects. Within the 48-hour timeframe, teams will create their own project, which they will present to a panel of expert judges.
Why should you sign up?
- Meet New People: Connect with individuals who are passionate about solving today’s challenges.
- Contribute to Real Solutions: Work on projects that address actual problems and contribute to meaningful change.
- Receive Expert Feedback: Throughout the event, mentors will provide valuable feedback on your work, helping you grow.
- Make the Most of 48 Hours: You’ll spend 48 hours in a highly productive and purposeful environment. Experience a blend of fun, hard work, and a surge of energy, inspiration, and creativity.
- Gain Exposure: Your solution will not only be seen by the public, but also by individuals who could help you further develop your idea.
- Win Prizes: If your team wins, you’ll receive one of the prizes, with a total value exceeding 100,000 CZK.
The address to attend this onsite hackathon is: Envelopa Hub, 17. listopadu 1230/8a, 779 00 Olomouc
Questions?
jakub.konicek@upol.cz
Who can join?
Specific conditions to apply
no limitations
14 - 16 NOV 2025
Register by 31 OCTLanguage(s) of the hackathon
Czech
Onsite
Olomouc - Czechia
Data-Driven Education
Challenge and goals
- To showcase the potential of making datasets publicly available through open data.
- To encourage entrepreneurship among young, educated individuals.
- To generate new business projects with commercial potential.
- To promote collaboration between technical and humanities fields.
- To create ideas whose implementation will help improve the quality of life in the region.
- To connect academia, business, and public administration together with local governments.
- To create an analysis, map, application, or model (even in the form of a prototype or concept) with an emphasis on business potential, feasibility, technical execution, creativity, humor, and the overall impact of the project.
- To enjoy a fun and productive weekend, from which you can gain not only new knowledge and skills, but also friends, interesting contacts, and both tangible and financial prizes.
Our open data hackathon plays a significant role in reimagining education in the digital skills era by nurturing the talents of promising high school and university students. The competition, organized by Palacký University's Faculty of Science, invites teams to develop innovative ideas using the provided open data. The most outstanding student team will receive support for furthering their knowledge and skills in digital technologies. Meanwhile, the Olomouc Region Innovation Centre will select the most creative idea for year-round training and skill development. Additionally, educational lectures during the hackathon will enhance the participants' digital competencies and provide targeted professional training.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
Teams will have 48 hours to create their own projects, which they will present to a panel of expert judges. Participants, whether in teams or as individuals, must use the open data sources provided by the organisers. All projects must be developed independently, without external assistance, utilising only the available open sources and the mentorship offered during the event.
Available Support
Professional background of Envelopa Hub, including monitor screens, refreshments, and assistance from experts.
Prizes
If your team wins, you will receive a prize worth over 100,000 CZK. The first three teams and the team with the most innovative idea at the hackathon will be awarded.