BRIDGE hackathon & workshop: Building the future of energy A 4TU.ENERGY community event uniting researchers to reimagine energy supply and demand in buildings

During this hands-on event, you will tackle real-world challenges focused on improving the energy system efficiency of buildings. Topics may include decentralised energy hubs, energy storage, district heating & cooling, smart grid sustainability, AI-driven demand response and control systems, or any other innovative solution you bring to the table.

What’s more, throughout the hackathon & workshop, you'll have the opportunity to engage directly with experts from industry and academia, who will be available to provide feedback, insights, and inspiration. These connections are a valuable chance to explore potential career paths, receive mentorship, and spark future collaborations. All participants will get Hackathon Certificates. The top 3 groups will earn exciting prize money, so bring your ideas, energy, and team spirit!

Researchers, especially young researchers such as Associate and Assistant Professors, Postdocs, PhD students, and professionals, are warmly invited to join. This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts from academia, industry, and government, fostering collaborations that can inspire new research directions and practical applications. 

For young researchers, it also offers a valuable platform to team up with peers and senior experts for future joint proposals, grant applications, and collaborative research initiatives.