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World Engineering Day Hackathon 2024

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The 2024 Hackathon Challenges

CHALLENGE 1

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CHALLENGE 2

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CHALLENGE 3

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Two people stand beside a robotic arm, both smiling. The man gestures toward the robot while the woman observes, celebrating their innovation on World Engineering Day in a bright, indoor setting.
  • Three great challenges, developed with the support of Engineerings Without Borders (EWB-I), International Engineering Alliance, IFEES, as well as the WFEO Executive Board
  • We received more than 1000 pre-event registrations of which 465 students entered
  • Confirmed INTEL as a PLATINUM Hackathon Sponsor
  • The competition had 40 judges for Preliminary Round and 6 judges from our partners in Finalist Round.
  • The 6 ‘Finalist’ judges were senior people from WFEO partners: UNESCO, EWB, IFEES, INWES, GEDC & IEA.
  • The judging criteria: was based on the IEA GAPC. This was a highly strategic move. In future years WFEO hopes this will encourage more IEA signatories to support the universities in their jurisdictions to participate.
In 2022, a sea turtle gracefully swims underwater near a floating plastic bag, with light rays visible from the surface—a stark reminder of the challenges that inspired innovative solutions at World Engineering Day's hackathon.

Hackathon 2022

  • 125 entries received
  • 462 individual participants
  • 92% Engineering Students
  • 60 Universities
  • 23 Countries
Icon for Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, displayed during the 2022 engineering hackathon. It features a white infinity symbol with an arrow on a brown background, emphasizing sustainable innovation and responsible practices.
Challenge 1
54 Teams
Orange graphic with white blocks and text: "9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure." Highlighting breakthroughs from the 2022 Engineering Hackathon, this design underscores collaborative progress in cutting-edge fields.
Challenge 2
36 Teams
Blue icon with a white glass, water drop, and arrow represents "Clean Water and Sanitation," Goal 6 of the Sustainable Development Goals. Celebrated during World Engineering Day 2022, this symbol highlights innovative solutions showcased at the hackathon for sustainable living.
Challenge 3
35 Teams

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2024 Hackathon Winners

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