Genova Climate Change Academy: sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and concrete solutions to combat climate change.
On Thursday, February 26, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, at the Genova Blue District (Via del Molo 65, Genoa), the Academy meeting titled “Ideas and solutions for the climate from startups and businesses” will be held.
The event is a step closer to the major event “Genova Climate Change: the hackathon on climate change,” scheduled for March 21st and 22nd in Genoa.
A moment of dialogue between innovation platforms, startups, businesses, and local stakeholders to share innovative, technological, and sustainable solutions capable of responding to climate challenges..
A Dialogue Between Innovation, Technology, and Community
The meeting will address:
Innovative Ways to Communicate Climate Change
Innovative, Practical, and Technological Solutions
Innovative and Achievable Activities for Citizens and Local Communities
Companies from the START4.0 network, the National Competence Center for Safe and Sustainable Digitalization funded by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, will share concrete examples of how technological innovation can become a real response to environmental challenges.
START4.0 will explain its commitment to supporting sustainable innovation projects, accompanying companies in the digital transition with high-tech, secure, and environmentally friendly solutions.
Participating companies will be able to attend in person or connect remotely, encouraging broad and inclusive participation.
Genoa Climate Change Hackathon: Registration Open
The Academy is previewing the Genoa Climate Change Hackathon, which will take place on March 21st and 22nd at the Genoa Blue District.
How the Climate Change Hackathon Works
Individual Registration
Required Age
Specify membership profile: researcher, startupper, expert, computer scientist, creative, etc.
Team Creation at the Start of the Hackathon
Participants will be asked to develop proposals in response to three strategic challenges related to climate change:
Innovative Climate Change Communication
Innovative, Practicable, and Technological Solutions
Innovative and Achievable Activities for Citizens and Communities
A jury will evaluate the projects and award three prizes of €5,000, one for each challenge.
During the hackathon, teams will be supported by mentors, experts, and tutors in a structured process of innovation support.
Genoa Climate Change Academy opens February 19th: training and in-depth analysis on climate and innovation
Starting February 19th, an Academy open to all will offer meetings, conferences, debates, and workshops to explore the hackathon’s themes.
Participation is recommended but not mandatory, and represents an important opportunity to acquire skills, strategic vision, and tools useful for developing project ideas.
To register for the hackathon, consult the announcement and regulations, and fill out the form at the following link:
👉 https://www.genovabluedistrict.com/hackathon/
The Role of START4.0: Technological Innovation for Sustainability
START4.0 operates in the Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 Solutions market, promoting an innovation ecosystem for the safe and sustainable digitalization of Italian businesses.
Commitment to climate change translates into:
Support for industrial research and experimental development projects
Implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies for energy and production efficiency
Digital solutions for infrastructure security
Specialized training programs
By engaging the companies in its network, Start 4.0 helps transform ideas into concrete solutions, fostering collaboration between startups, companies, institutions, and research centers.