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ERASMUS+ KA210-VET / MULTILINGUAL

Your Complete Guide to Organising VET Hackathons

PLANNING YOUR HACKATHON

The first and most important step of a successful hackathon, laying the foundation for clear goals and smooth execution.

IMPLEMENTATION

The first and most important step of a successful hackathon, laying the foundation for clear Goals and smooth execution.

EVALUATION & FOLLOW-UP

The first and most important step of a successful hackathon, laying the foundation for clear Goals and smooth execution.

KEY PRINCIPLE

Objectives should align with your institutional mission, curriculum requirements and the broader goals of vocational education — while remaining specific enough to guide practical planning decisions.

UPCOMING HACKATHONS

GERMANY

15.-16. JUNE 2026

The first pilot hackathon will take place in Kerpen, Germany.

It will bring together participants to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop innovative solutions in a creative and inspiring environment.

This event will be an important opportunity to test new approaches, strengthen teamwork, and gain valuable practical experience.

ITALY

17.-19. JULY 2026

EGInA's 3-day DigiCollab hackathon in Foligno brings together VET students for an immersive co-creative experience rooted in the Social Hackademy methodology — blending design thinking, digital making, and artistic practice in the heart of Umbria.

Teams work across open labs, guided by professional mentors as facilitators, to develop tangible solutions to real-world challenges in sustainability, digital literacy, and inclusion.

TURKEY

21.05.2026

EuroLinks is bringing DigiCollab to Balıkesir — a 2-day hackathon where VET student teams tackle real-world challenges in digital literacy, sustainability, and inclusion.

Guided by expert mentors, participants collaborate, build innovative solutions, and develop skills that go far beyond the classroom.

FINAL INTERNATIONAL HACKATHON

30. SEPTEMBER - 04. OCTOBER 2026

The DigiCollab International Hackathon brings together winning student teams from Germany, Italy, and Turkey for a 5-day intensive event in Balıkesir, Turkey.


Hosted by our partner EuroLinks, this is where local champions become European innovators — collaborating across borders on real-world challenges in digital literacy, sustainability, and inclusion.