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Innovation and sustainability to transform the industry

The Returnability Innovation Hackathon is an event where entrepreneurs, developers, and experts collaborate to create innovative solutions that promote reuse and recycling in industrial sectors in Antioquia.

Impact Hub Medellín in collaboration with Haceb and with the support of the EcoGiro project by Circular City Labs (CCL) of GIZ

The aim is to promote the creation of innovative and sustainable solutions to address circularity challenges in key industrial sectors in Antioquia.

 

Over the course of a day, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and experts will work on the ideation, prototyping, and validation of solutions focused on product returnability.

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Join the Hackathon challenges

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Haceb Challenge: Design innovative solutions to increase the recovery of cardboard and plastic packaging generated by your household appliances. We are looking for proposals in technology, design, sustainability, and reverse logistics to reduce waste and improve responsible disposal.

 

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The challenge provides resources, key data, and specialized support for the development of solutions with environmental and economic impact.

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Goals

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  • Validate the technical, economic, and environmental viability of the prototypes developed.
     

  • Promote the implementation of the best solutions through pilot projects with the support of Haceb.

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Benefits

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Prizes and incentives will be awarded to the winning teams of the hackathon in recognition of their outstanding performance. Specific details about the prizes will be defined by the organizers and communicated to all participants in due course.

Benefits of Participating

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Networking with industry leaders, experts, and other entrepreneurs.

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Access to data, tools,

and expert advice

during the event.

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Skills development in circular economy, innovation, and sustainability.

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Visibility when presenting your proposal to companies and potential investors.

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Real impact: the most outstanding solutions may be implemented by Haceb and Argos.

Requirements for Participation:

✔️ Individuals currently enrolled in university, technical, or school programs (provided they are of legal age). Professionals or entrepreneurs from external organizations who wish to collaborate and contribute their expertise.

 

 

✔️ Availability to attend in person in Medellín on April 24, 2025.

 

 

✔️ Interest in the circular economy, innovation, and sustainability.

 

 

✔️ Ability to work in a team and actively participate in all hackathon sessions.

 

 

✔️ Acceptance of the event's terms and conditions.

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You can apply individually or as part of a team. If you apply alone, we will assign you to a multidisciplinary team based on your profile.

💡 Challenge your creativity and contribute to a more sustainable future! ♻️🌎

A program in partnership with:

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Do you have any questions?

Contact
Impact Hub Medellin - Colombia
Centro Empresarial Ayurá Center, Calle 26 Sur # 48-41, Oficina 708 - Torre 1, Envigado - Antioquia
Telephone +57 305 4695347

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