HACK THE Future - METU Hackathon X ABCD Project

Get Ready to Hack the Future!

Dear METU Students,

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and impact the future of technology and education? Get ready to mark your calendars because the METU ABCD DeepTech Hackathon is back and bigger than ever!

Exciting Prizes Await: Top 3 Winners

Put your skills to the test and compete for exciting prizes! The top three teams will have the chance to win exclusive rewards and recognition for their innovative solutions.

Registration Period: March 22nd - April 28th, 2024

This is your chance to be part of an electrifying event where innovation meets collaboration. Here's what you need to know to join the excitement:

Link: https://forms.office.com/e/tTHTgsAEQZ

Online Workshop for Ideation: May 3rd, 2024

Don't miss your chance to participate in the action! Register early to secure your spot in the hackathon and start brainstorming your groundbreaking ideas.

Save the Date: May 10th, 2024

Join us for an exclusive final competition where you'll collaborate with experts and mentors to shape present ideas and win the prize. Get ready to ignite your creativity and turn your vision into reality!

Team Formation: Groups of 2-5 Members

Whether you're a solo innovator or prefer to collaborate with friends, the hackathon has a place for everyone. Individuals who register will be grouped together to form dynamic teams ready to take on the challenge.

Focus on Business Start-ups or AI in Higher Education

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your skills, network with industry experts, and shape the future of technology and education. Join us for an unforgettable journey of innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.

Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we count down to the year's most anticipated event. Get ready to make your mark and redefine higher education possibilities with us!

Brief Project Summary

The ABCD project, coordinated by METU, is a pioneering initiative focused on fostering innovation and deep tech entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans. It aims to address talent retention, deep tech start-up development, and ecosystem connectivity challenges in the region. Through entrepreneurship training, curriculum enhancement, and incubator community building, it equips students and start-ups with essential skills and resources. This project plays a pivotal role in strengthening the innovation landscape and reducing brain drain in the Western Balkans. The project unites 5 Universities and 3 Corporate partners from the Western Balkans and 1 corporation from Sweden.

See you at the ABCD DeepTech Hackathon!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at abcd_project@metropolitan.hu

Best Regards,

METU ABCD Student Team