Greater Manchester Student Hackathon: Innovating for a Greener Future
In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, Sustainable Ventures, and Greater Manchester Combined Authority Green City
Care about climate change? Love Manchester? Want to make a real impact? 🌍
Join us for the Greater Manchester Student Hackathon: Innovating for a Greener Future — a fast-paced, one-day challenge where creativity, collaboration, and sustainability meet.
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this hackathon brings together students from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to develop innovative ideas for a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Manchester.
Whether you’re a problem-solver, designer, or changemaker, this is your chance to collaborate, create impact, and compete for exciting prizes — all while having fun and meeting like-minded innovators.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
📍 Location: Generator, Royal Mills, Ancoats
🚌 Transport: Coach pickup from Alliance Manchester Business School at 8:30am. Return journey departs Generator at 5:00pm.
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Why Attend?
💡 Build your skills: Gain hands-on experience in innovation, teamwork, and pitching.
🌱 Make a difference: Create real solutions for a more sustainable Manchester.
🤝 Expand your network: Connect with students, mentors, and industry professionals.
🎁 Win prizes:
£200 prize for the winning team
Tote bag of eco-friendly goodies
3 months’ free access to Generator Workspace
Event Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Welcome
Grab a coffee, meet your fellow participants, and get ready for the day ahead.
09:30 – 10:00 | Icebreaker & Team Formation
Kick things off with quick activities to form teams and introduce the hackathon theme, rules, and judging criteria.
10:00 – 12:00 | Hacking Session 1
Explore challenges, brainstorm ideas, and define your team’s focus area.
12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch Break
Fuel up and chat with mentors and peers.
12:30 – 14:30 | Hacking Session 2
Develop your idea using innovation and business tools, supported by facilitators.
14:30 – 14:45 | Coffee Break
14:45 – 16:00 | Pitch Preparation
Refine your solution and perfect your team pitch with expert support.
16:00 – 17:00 | Team Presentations & Judging
Pitch your idea to our expert judging panel — winners announced at the end!
Judges
Philip Dovgopol – Generator
Niamh Donovan – Sustainable Ventures
Dan Griffiths – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Learn More
🔗 Generator
🔗 Greater Manchester Green City
🔗 Sustainable Ventures
Ready to build a greener Manchester?
👉 Register now and be part of the change.