Young VET students creating sustainable digital solutions for the Twin Transition

EDP-VET Hackathon

The EDP-VET International Hackathon brought together VET students and teachers from Portugal, Spain and Romania to explore the environmental impact of digital technologies and develop creative solutions for a more sustainable digital future.

Through non-formal education, teamwork, workshops and practical challenges, participants transformed the concepts explored in the EDP-VET Training Package into concrete ideas and awareness initiatives supporting the Green and Digital Transition.

Portugal · 2026 · Erasmus+

3 Countries

3 Days

International Teams

Portugal · Spain · Romania

of international collaboration

working together

Sustainable Solutions

created by VET students

Hackathon Objectives

LEARN

Understand sustainable digital practices and the environmental impact of technology.

COLLABORATE

Work with students from different European countries.

CREATE

Develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

THINK

Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

COMMUNICATE

Present ideas and raise awareness about sustainable digital behaviour.

The Hackathon Journey

DAY 1 — Discover & Connect

Welcome and opening Icebreaking activities Environmental impact of digital technologies Team-building International team formation

DAY 2 — Learn & Create

Sustainable digital tools Artificial Intelligence and data Circular economy practices Challenge presentation Development of sustainable ideas

DAY 3 — Build & Pitch

Development of solutions Preparation of final presentations Pitch session Evaluation of the solutions Conclusions and closing session

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The Challenge

The EDP-VET International Hackathon challenged students to explore real environmental issues linked to digital technologies and transform them into practical, creative and sustainable solutions. Working from the principles of the Twin Transition, participants reflected on topics such as digital footprint, e-waste, circular economy, responsible use of technology and sustainable digital habits.

International Teams

Students worked in international teams, combining different experiences, perspectives and skills. This collaborative European environment encouraged communication, teamwork, creativity and intercultural learning, while helping participants understand that sustainability challenges require shared solutions and cooperation across borders.

Student Solutions

Throughout the Hackathon, the teams transformed their ideas into concrete proposals designed to promote more sustainable digital behaviours. The solutions combined environmental awareness, digital tools and creativity, demonstrating how VET students can actively contribute to the Green and Digital Transition.

Gallery

Discover some of the most memorable moments of the EDP-VET International Hackathon. The gallery captures the learning process, international teamwork, workshops, creative development, presentations and the collaborative atmosphere experienced throughout the activity.

Learning Outcomes

The Hackathon provided participants with an opportunity to learn by doing. Students strengthened their knowledge of sustainable digital practices while developing key transversal competences such as critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, communication and leadership in an international learning environment.

From Hackathon to Awareness Campaigns

The Hackathon was not the end of the process. The ideas and solutions developed by students became the starting point for the EDP-VET Awareness Campaigns implemented in the partner countries. Through these campaigns, participants shared what they had learned with other students, teachers and local communities, extending the impact of the project beyond the Hackathon itself.

Downloads

Explore and download the main resources produced during the EDP-VET International Hackathon. This section provides access to materials related to the organisation, activities and results of the event, supporting the reuse and dissemination of the experience within VET institutions and other educational contexts.

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Students Solutions

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