Mediterranean Youth Water Hackathon
المياة و البيئة و الإقتصاد الأزرق
26-28 February 2025, Fes, Morocco – The UfM and its partners, the Euromed University of Fes, Cewas and Young Water Solutions, two non-profit incubators, MedYWat, the Mediterranean Youth Water network, the German Development Cooperation and HLD Fund for the Mediterranean (financing partners), organize the Mediterranean Youth Water Hackathon, hosted at the Euromed University of Fes from February 26 to 28, 2025, in Fes, Morocco.
For this hackathon, the UfM and its partners invite 30 young Mediterranean innovators aged 18 to 35 to collaborate and create game-changing solutions addressing the challenges and opportunities within the Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus.
On the programme
- Real-world impact: Design solutions for urgent water, energy, food, and ecosystem issues. The three most promising solutions will be selected on the final day and will receive technical and financial support in the following months.
- Prize & ongoing support: The first-place team will be awarded €3,000, and the two runner-up teams will receive €1,000 each. Winning teams will also receive continued mentorship to refine and scale their solutions, ensuring a lasting impact.
- Accelerated skill-building workshops: Gain hands-on experience with mentors and learn entrepreneurial skills, design thinking, and sustainable business models to turn your idea into reality.
- Networking: Connect with experts, mentors, and fellow innovators from across the Mediterranean region. Build relationships that will support your growth long after the hackathon ends!
