Green Digital Futures, the event combining innovation, sustainability and citizen participation, officially opens applications for its 2025 edition. This three-day hackathon represents a unique opportunity for young talents eager to develop concrete solutions for the future of urban mobility.
What is Green Digital Futures?
Green Digital Futures is an innovative initiative involving industry experts, interactive workshops and mentorship to support the creation of environmentally friendly solutions for the city of Turin. The event was selected and funded among the winning projects of SEFIT, a programme promoted by the European Union, confirming its value and relevance for the area.
The challenge of the event: sustainable mobility
Thanks to the active participation of citizens in the voting phase, the theme of the 2025 hackathon will be sustainable mobility. Participants will be asked to design solutions to reduce the use of private cars in Turin. The average commute in Turin is about 3 km, 42% of which is travelled by car, contributing to urban congestion, air pollution and increased greenhouse gas emissions. This figure highlights the urgency of promoting sustainable modes of transport such as efficient public transport, shared mobility and the use of low-impact vehicles. (Source: Single Programming Document 2024-2026 | City of Turin)
Why participate?
By participating in Green Digital Futures, candidates will have access to:
- Practical training: acquire skills on design and co-design of innovative solutions;
- Partner network: connect with a network of national and international players and actors;
- Network and contacts: build strategic relationships with experts and stakeholders in the field;
- Innovative solutions: developing concrete projects for the well-being of citizens.
Event agenda
March 2025: two online pre-training meetings with industry experts to gain key knowledge on sustainable mobility and design thinking;
4 – 6 April 2025: in-person hackathon in Turin with co-design sessions, mentorship and hands-on workshops;
After the event: two community-building meetings to promote debate and sharing of results.
Deadlines and applications
Applications are open from 5 February 2025 and will close on 28 February 2025. It is essential to register by the deadline in order to access the pre-training materials and participate in the event. Participants will be selected on the basis of motivation and interest in the topic of sustainable mobility.
Event location
The event will be held at Dorado, on Turin’s Lungo Dora, managed by the Stratosferica association, a super cosy structure immersed in the city. Here the teams will work together to realise solutions to the proposed challenge. In addition to design activities, the location will offer moments of sharing and fun to foster a collaborative spirit among participants.
Who is it aimed at?
Green Digital Futures is designed for young people aged between 18 and 29, resident or domiciled in Turin, with a strong desire to make a difference in the field of social innovation. No specific or technical training is required: what counts is the motivation to create a positive impact on the territory.
Final Prize
For the most deserving teams, the hackathon offers a non-repayable grant of €5,000, a concrete support to turn ideas into reality and contribute to the sustainable transformation of the city.
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