Hack the Future of Food 2025

πŸš€ Are you passionate about food?

Join our hackathon, where we bridge the gap between science and business using design thinking methods to develop potential business solutions in the food and agriculture sectors. The hackathon aims to address real-world problems and create solutions that could be implemented in real life.

 

Over two exciting days, we will bring together students, startups, researchers, and food enthusiasts to ideate, co-create, and prototype the future of food. Expect inspiring keynote, hands-on teamwork, and plenty of networking opportunities.

 

πŸ“… When? November 7-8, 2025

πŸ“ Where? Tartu Nature House, Lille 10, Tartu

🎟️ Cost: Free – seize this unique opportunity to make an impact!

 

πŸ‘‰Register here: https://forms.gle/ZWsmqP3owenrcf9SA

🌱 Why join?

🎁 Tackle critical food-related challenges

🧠 Hands-on experience solving real-life problems

🎨 Design thinking and pitch training

🎀 Inspirational speaker

🌐 Networking with like-minded people

 

πŸ’‘ Challenges, jury members, mentors, and πŸ† EIT Food & partner prizes will be announced soon – stay tuned!

πŸ’‘ Got your own idea? You are welcome to bring it to the hackathon and build a team around it!

 

This annual hackathon on organised by EIT Food, Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK), Food and Fermentation Technology Development Center (TFTAK), A. Le Coq, and Tartu Biotechnology Park!

πŸ—“ Agenda

Day I – 7 November

  • 14:00–14:20 Registration + coffee 
  • 14:20–14:25 Welcome; introduction of the hackathon schedule & activities 
  • 14:25–14:35 Teambuilding 
  • 14:35–15:20 Idea pitches, ideation, and team formation 
  • 15:20–16:20 Design thinking training, Part I – Taavi Tamm / PRIA 
  • 16:20–16:30 Coffee/stretching 
  • 16:30–18:15 Design thinking training, Part II – Taavi Tamm / PRIA 
  • 18:15–21:00 Teamwork 

Day II – 8 November

  • 09:30–09:50 Gathering and morning coffee 
  • 09:50–10:00 Wrap-up of Day 1 and intro to Day 2, including presentation of awards and judging criteria 
  • 10:00–10:20 Keynote: Robin Saluoks, CEO & Founder of eAgronom 
  • 10:20–11:40 Teamwork / mentor rounds 
  • 11:40–12:10 Pitching training – Vaido Mikheim / Startup Estonia 
  • 12:10–12:40 Lunch 
  • 12:40–14:00 Mentor rounds 
  • 14:00–15:30 Teamwork 
  • 15:30–15:45 Coffee break 
  • 15:45–17:15 Presentations of ideas and progress during the innovation day + jury feedback & prizes 
  • 17:15 Closing of the hackathon