Events

Topic: Overview of key environmental challenges, introduction to sustainability thinking, and demonstration of digital tools and methods supporting environmental monitoring, data collection and eco‑innovation. Mentor name & profile: Patrick Flach/Nikolaus Schrümpf (Styrian Economic Chamber) - both studied environmental systems sciences Target group: Teachers, VET learners, eco‑innovation teams, and all participants interested in environmental sustainability and how digital skills contribute to solving real‑world challenges. When: 26th February 2026 from 13.00PM to 14PM CET Where: online - MS Teams Language: English

Topic: low cost technologies and examples for innovative projects Mentor name & profile: Diego Pacheco, Industrial Engineer. Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in sensoring and automatization for their projects. When: 26th February 2026 from 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm CET Where: online - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85486639167?pwd=mGwyeFiGridM1WnLlwk1WPVwweHDAh.1 Language: English

Topic: Motivations, European context and practical examples of digital eco-innovation addressing water challenges Mentor name & profile: Rita Barros Silva (APEMETA - Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Tecnologias Ambientais) – Luca Poletti (Sereco Biotest – Studi e Ricerche Ambientali)  Target group: VET teams (students and teachers) participating in the Eco-Digithon context and anyone taking interest in water-related topics  When:27th February 2026 from 11.30AM to 12.30AM CET Where: Online – Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6568563575?omn=87876926436]) Language: English

Topic: How to identify, approach and collaborate with local stakeholders and organisations to strengthen environmental and digital innovation projects.  Mentor name & profile: Susana Falcão, Coordinator of Education for Sustainability at Laboratório da Paisagem (Guimarães – European Green Capital) Target group: Students and teams participating in the Eco-Digithon developing environmental or digital sustainability projects and needing support in stakeholder engagement and partnerships. When: 4th March 2026 from 15.30pm to 16.30pm CET Where: online - Microsoft Teams (Eco-Digithon 2026 | Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams) Language: English

Topic:  How to structure, validate and strengthen your environmental or digital innovation project using the Business Model Canvas methodology, with a focus on sustainability, local value chains and impact generation. Mentor name & profile: Bruno Correia, Founder & CEO of MicroVida-Portugal – Foodtech startup focused on sustainable fresh food supply chains, digital platforms and responsible consumption models. Target group:  Students and teams participating in the Eco-Digithon who are developing environmental or digital sustainability projects and need support in structuring their value proposition, key partnerships, cost and revenue streams, and long-term impact model. When: 6th March 2026 from 15.30pm to 16.30pm CET Where: online - Microsoft Teams (Eco-Digithon 2026 | Business Model Canvas for Sustainable Projects | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams) Language: English

Speakers: Rita Barros Silva, Ana Matos, Elizabete Semedo

on 19th March; 15:00 - 16:00 (CET) delivered by Dr Marek Frankowicz, Chemistry Professor & Main Specialist at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The session will offer practical best practices and example to build effective partnerships and managing a diverse set of stakeholders. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yx9XwLbgRLOm6596HtvT6w

delivered by Susana Ribeiro, Strategy Manager, to support Eco-Digithon teams in successfully delivering their pitches. It will take place on 20/03 from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET). Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6czuVqFmRQKTE1b2hqRY9Q

on 23rd March; 15:00 - 16:00 (CET) delivered by Mais Taha, Founding Director of MTiPX. The session will provide tips and suggestions on how to design a successful prototype. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QMJw7wbMRhmvpUg0rcJt4g