METU Hosts Successful ABCD x METU Hackathon on May 30

On May 30, METU proudly hosted the ABCD x METU Hackathon, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among students. The event brought together bright minds from various disciplines to collaborate on solving real-world problems through technology and innovative thinking.

Event Overview

The hackathon began with a series of workshops and mentoring sessions aimed at helping participants refine their ideas and prepare for the final pitch. The two categories the participants could register for are as follows:

1. Business Start-ups - Participants were to innovate solutions for new ventures, tackling challenges like market research, product development, and business strategy.
2. AI in Higher Education – Participants were to utilise AI to improve higher education, enhance personalized learning, administrative efficiency, and student support services.
3. Participants registered as teams or individuals, and those without teams were assisted in forming groups to ensure collaborative efforts.
4. The final event of the ABCD x METU Hackathon was a culmination of weeks of hard work and creativity, including 3 workshops prior to this final day. Held on Thursday, May 30, from 11:00 AM to 04:30 PM in Infopark Building I, the day was packed with activities designed to refine and present the participants' projects.

The hackathon produced several outstanding projects, demonstrating exceptional creativity, technical skills, and a deep understanding of the problems they aimed to solve. Some of the notable winning projects included:



Winner: VitaMatch

First Runner-up: Alchemistry

Second Runner-up: Streamline Controller

The ABCD x METU Hackathon was a resounding success, bringing together bright minds to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions. The event showcased the hard work and creativity of the participants, and the winning projects highlighted the potential of young innovators to drive positive change. We extend our gratitude to all the participants, mentors, judges, and organizers who made this hackathon possible. Special thanks to the Hungarian Innovation Hub for hosting the final event and providing a conducive environment for creativity and innovation.



Stay tuned to our social media channels and website for more updates and stories from the hackathon. Let's continue to foster innovation and collaboration within our community!