A Hackathon for young university students called to design and build a working prototype of an autonomous driving system. It's called “Innovathon”, it's a two-day marathon, dedicated to innovation and creativity, a business game thanks to which young talents will be able to measure their problem-solving skills through software and electronic solutions. Promoted by Leonardo, among the top ten companies globally in Aerospace, Defense and Security, together with PoliHub, the third university startup incubator in the world, Innovathon will be held on 8 and 9 June next at the headquarters of PoliHub, Innovation District & Startup Accelerator of the Politecnico di Milano, with the aim of stimulating the competition of recent graduates and undergraduates in STEM (Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines on issues related to technology.
Through the Hackathon, an unconventional way of innovating to develop new ideas, participants will use their wealth of technical knowledge by putting creativity, adaptability, teamwork and problem solving skills to the test in a design challenge. Young university students will meet with professionals, industry experts and mentors to finalize projects using the tools and methodologies of the PoliHub network. Candidates will be admitted to the competition both individually and in teams consisting of a minimum of two up to a maximum of five people. Registration will be open until 23.59 on 2 June.
The jury will be made up of industry experts. The first place winner will be awarded a cash prize. Participants will also have the opportunity to get in touch with Leonardo's corporate reality, which will evaluate the possibility of specific induction paths. The competition demonstrates Leonardo's commitment to the dissemination of scientific citizenship and the enhancement of the talent of the younger generations, through collaboration with the academic world. For more information on the event and how to participate, consult the site.
