TIDE Sustainability Hackathon 2026

​🚀 The TIDE Hackathon: Sustainability for Infrastructure

​Solve real-world challenges regarding Energy & Water Systems. Join 45 selected students for the ultimate Digital Engineering Hackathon at TUM. Partner with high-growth circular startups and industry leaders to build software that keeps critical systems running.

​Bring your unique perspective and skills – this is your chance to build a real prototype in 24 hours.

​The Challenges:

• ​💧 Water: Build predictive maintenance and monitoring software for smart irrigation and leak detection.

• ​⚡ Energy: Develop algorithms for efficient grid load balancing and smart charging systems.

• ​🔄 Circularity: Use Process Intelligence to uncover hidden inefficiencies for net-zero emissions.

​ Why apply?

• ​🛠 Build: Create solutions using predictive maintenance, dashboards, and smart algorithms.

• ​🤝 Network: Work directly with dedicated startup mentors and global industry experts.

• ​🍕 Enjoy: Free food, drinks, and swag throughout the event.

• ​🏆 Win: Pitch your project to a jury and win amazing prizes.

​Timeline:

• ​Applications Open: March 1st, 2026

• ​Event Date: April 17-18, 2026

​Team Setup: If you want to join as a pre-formed team, you can apply together (strictly 3 members per team).

​👉 Click "Request to Join" to apply.