The 1st BAUHAUS4EU PhD Hackathon is an intensive, interdisciplinary workshop for 20 doctoral candidates and young researchers from partner universities within the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance. Working in teams and within a defined timeframe, participants will develop innovative solutions to regional and industrial challenges related to sustainability. Outcomes may include project proposals, conceptual frameworks, or prototype ideas.

This is not just an event – it is a space for experimentation, co-creation, and making a real impact on the future of science and society.

It is a great opportunity to:

• develop teamwork and intercultural communication skills
• tackle real scientific and societal challenges
• meet fellow doctoral students representing different countries and disciplines
• gain experience in creating innovative solutions
• present your ideas to experts

At the end of your intense work, the best teams will be selected by a panel of experts! The winning team will receive PLN 5,000.

In addition, all doctoral students coming to Katowice from partner universities will receive a scholarship and funds to cover their travel and accommodation expenses!

Apply now!

Time: July 6-9, 2026 
Place: University of Economis in Katowice

The main purpose of the workshop is to strengthen academic collaboration and promote knowledge exchange among doctoral candidates across partner universities. It aims to address pressing research and societal challenges through collaborative inquiry while fostering open dialogue, interdisciplinary cooperation, and creative idea development across disciplines, institutions, and regions. The workshop encourages participants to engage in meaningful discussions and work collectively toward sustainable and impactful solutions.

Participants will gain valuable experience while developing specific, team-based proposals or conceptual prototypes that address regional and industrial challenges related to sustainability. The workshop will support the development of interdisciplinary and intercultural research competencies while enhancing participants’ innovation capacity and creative problem-solving abilities. In addition, participants will strengthen essential professional skills, including project management, effective communication, teamwork, and academic presentation.

The 1st BAUHAUS4EU PhD Hackathon is implemented as part of "UEKat in BAUHAUS4EU – developing the University’s potential for a European University for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive regions," financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) under the "Support for European Universities" program, with a total budget of PLN 967,602.00.

Project implementation period: October 1, 2025 – May 31, 2027
Implementing unit: Internationalization Office