Hackathon
Bring your research ideas, findings or ongoing projects and work with peers, founders and experts to reflect on their potential use cases, relevance and possible next steps beyond academia.
The BRYCK Hackathon is a 2-day sprint designed to position early ideas in a real-world context.
Program Overview
Target group:
Students, researchers, PhD candidates, and early innovators from STEM, life sciences, economics and related fields
Cost:
Free for all participants
Duration:
2 days, twice per year, hackathon dates are announced per topic
Your Benefits at a Glance
Research-to-Market Insights
Gain expert guidance to explore your research’s application and market potential. Learn how ideas can evolve into early innovation concepts or problem–solution fits.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Work alongside like-minded aspiring founders from diverse backgrounds, exchange perspectives, and challenge each other. Together, you translate complex research ideas into first solution approaches.
Ticket to the BRYCK universe
Pitch your business idea to a jury of industry leaders, researchers, and investors — and unlock access to our entire network through follow-up opportunities like Bootcamps.
Program Outcome
VALIDATED POTENTIAL
A clear understanding of the application and market relevance of your idea
EARLY CONCEPTS
First concepts or validated solution approaches
INDUSTRY FIT
Direct input from corporate partners and experts to sharpen your direction
NEXT-STEP READINESS
A strong foundation for moving into further formats such as Bootcamps
Application requirements
Bring your research or idea:
You can join with your own (research) idea.
Innovation drive:
You are motivated to think entrepreneurially or impact-oriented — no prior experience in start-ups or business administration required.
Team mindset:
You are willing to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
On-site participation:
You can join the full program in person.
Contact
Larissa Gajewski
Startup Programmes