The 7th SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON 2024 will take place from 28.02.-02.03.2024 as usual on Gran Canaria. Young Talents from different universities and various countries will work on innovative Industry Challenges in the field of  Smart Farming, Smart Green Energy, Smart Green Mobility, Smart Automation, IoT, Robotics, Smart Production, Smart Shipping and Circular Economy.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon on Gran Canaria!

A “MAKEATHON” is an innovative educational event in which several teams (also from different field of studies) create and develop technological prototypes as well as innovative solutions during a short period of time. The challenges or problems could be provided whether by the sponsored companies or within the participating teams.

The name “MAKEATHON” comes from the combination to “MAKE” and “MARATHON”. It is a special live-event where participants spend several days creating, hacking, developing, designing, and pitching a software or hardware project they have build from scratch.

Empowering the Innovators of Tomorrow

Are you passionate about Digital Education 4.0, Sustainability, Smart Green Technology, or making a meaningful impact? Whether you’re a student, young professional, or someone with leadership experience, we have a place for you in our Ambassador Program. Join us to be at the forefront of Digital Education initiatives, startup networks, student programs, and most importantly, to shape the future together.!

SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON – Ambassador Program

• Date: 28.02.-02.03.2024
• Location: Infecar, Avenida de la Feria 1, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Duration: 96 hours full of innovation
• Participants: Programmers, Developers, Engineers, Designers, Innovators, IT-specialists and all interested people
• Participation: No participation fee
• Interdisciplinary Teams:  A group of people with various competencies which will be formed individually during the Makeathon
• Material: Free software and hardware for every team
• Catering: Free drinks, snacks and meals
• T-Shirts: Everyone will get and have to wear a SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON T-Shirt
• Networking: Meet and communicate with companies as well as successful practitioners
• Industry Challenges: Work out real challenges and develop innovative prototypes
• Technical Workshops: Knowledge transfer regarding the challenges
• Last Information: Final information will be sent 1 week before the event
• Flight and Accomodation: Every participant has to organize flight, accomodation and transfer on their own!
• Pre-Registration: Personal Pre-Registration recommended on 27.02.2023 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Special Tip: On Thursday the “Ruta de Pinchos” (Tappas Night) takes place in the old town of Gran Canaria (Vegueta). A good opportunity to stop by here from 8 p.m.!

Here you will find more information regarding our SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON! 

SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON – Agenda

SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON – Event Information and Locations

SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON – How to build a Team

SMART GREEN ISLAND MAKEATHON – Communication