Hackathon for Sustainable Fashion & New Materials: Weaving Sustainability Across Design Dimensions | Joint Call #3
Participation requirements
ELIGIBILITY: This call is open to all EELISA Universities. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Prospective students who wish to partake in the application process are required to submit a motivation letter in PDF format to david.sanz.arauz@upm.es. This letter should adhere to a maximum length of 500 words, employ single spacing, and a font size of 12 points. The name of the file must be as indicated below: yourname_university_call_hackathon.pdf For example: anafernandez_upm _call_hackathon.pdf MOTIVATION LETTER: The motivation letter will help the jury assess the participant's enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to articulate their ideas. It should contain the following sections: 1. Introduction: Introduce yourself and provide a brief background about your academic experience. Express your interest in participating in the call and your motivation to tackle topics related to fashion, technology and circularity. 2. Choice of topic Choose one of the topics previously exposed (Digital Fabrication (Additive and Subtractive); Biomaterials and Sustainable Biotechnology; Experimental Techniques and Digital Crafts; Wearables) and explain why you find this topic compelling and relevant. 3. Skills and Expertise: Outline your relevant skills, knowledge, or expertise that make you well-suited to tackle the proposed topic. Highlight any previous experience or academic background that supports your ability to work on the project effectively. Include any specific technical skills or experience with digital fabrication technologies. 4. Conclusion Summarize your background, experience and why you want to tackle the chosen topic in the framework of this call. 5. Contact information Indicate your name, last name, and email. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The jury will evaluate the candidate’s enthusiasm, knowledge, interest, and clear understanding of the topic in relation to digital fabrication and circular economy. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 60 FUNDING: Selected candidates from PSL and ITU will have travel and accommodation funding from the Third Joint call of EELISA universities according to the EELISA expending rules. Selected candidates from other EELISA universities should ask for funding in their EELISA communities' framework. NOTE: Submission deadline for UPM students is Jan 15, 2025. For students outside Spain, submission deadline is decided by each local university so that participants have time to organize their travel and accommodation.
Challenge task
• Innovative Solutions: interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem-solving; generation of innovative solutions that advance both fashion and technology sectors. • Educational Transformation: transformative education by blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. • Industry Collaboration: engagement with companies, ensuring outcomes immediately relevant and applicable, strengthening ties between academia and industry. Interdisciplinary Approaches: • Combining Diverse Fields: Unites students and experts from digital fabrication, biomaterials, experimental techniques, and wearable technology, fostering innovative solutions through the cross-pollination of ideas. • Holistic Problem-Solving: Participants tackle real-world challenges presented by companies, drawing on multiple disciplines to develop holistic solutions. • Collaborative Innovation: The hackathon format promotes teamwork among participants from varied backgrounds, developing comprehensive solutions that address sustainability and circularity.
Max. teams: 10
Max. team participants: 6