ReWild Wageningen Hackathon
Help nature thrive in Wageningen! Work in a multidisciplinary team to co-create innovative biodiversity solutions with local residents and experts, turn your ideas into real-world impact and win €500.
| When | What |
|---|---|
07 October 2026, 12.30-13.30 | Info session (Plus Ultra II) |
23 October 2026 | |
3 November 2026, 17.30-21.00 | Ideation with local residents (Plus Ultra II) |
5 November 2026, 17.30-21.00 | Testing ideas with biodiversity experts (Plus Ultra II) |
10 November 2026, 17.30-21.00 | Pitch workshop & finalising plans (Plus Ultra II) |
12 November 2026, 20.00-22.00 | Finals (De bblthk) |
- When
07 October 2026, 12.30-13.30
WhatInfo session (Plus Ultra II)
- When
23 October 2026
- When
3 November 2026, 17.30-21.00
WhatIdeation with local residents (Plus Ultra II)
- When
5 November 2026, 17.30-21.00
WhatTesting ideas with biodiversity experts (Plus Ultra II)
- When
10 November 2026, 17.30-21.00
WhatPitch workshop & finalising plans (Plus Ultra II)
- When
12 November 2026, 20.00-22.00
WhatFinals (De bblthk)
Coming up in October
Register for the Hackathon in October, or join the online info session on 23 October at 12:30 in Plus Ultra II, first!
The Hackathon
During this intensive two-week “pressure cooker,” you will work with residents, researchers, and municipal representatives to accelerate biodiversity action. Drawing on local knowledge, you and your multidisciplinary team will develop creative, evidence-based solutions tailored to a specific neighbourhood.
Focusing on a keystone species (a species that plays a crucial role in supporting the wider ecosystem) you will identify challenges and opportunities and design practical interventions that can be implemented using the municipality’s biodiversity subsidies.
Organisers
- Wageningen University & Research (Learning Ecosystem Wageningen, WUR Student Challenges, Wageningen Biodiversity Initiative)
- Gemeente Wageningen
- De bblthk
- Thuis Wageningen
What is at stake?
Biodiversity is under increasing pressure, making local action more important than ever. Wageningen has committed to an ambitious biodiversity strategy, with the municipality, local residents, and Wageningen University & Research joining forces to restore nature in and around the city. The ReWild Wageningen Hackathon is your opportunity to contribute to this movement by developing innovative, practical solutions that can make a real difference.
Who can join?
This hackathon is open to all Bachelor’s and Master’s students. It is especially relevant for students with an interest in Environmental Science, Biology, Urban and Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Business, Social Entrepreneurship and beyond! Biodiversity restoration needs many disciplines working together.
What is there for you?
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
- Co-create solutions with local residents
- Develop skills, challenge-based learning, and pitching
- Get feedback from an expert jury panel
- Deepen your understanding of biodiversity and its challenges
- Experience the excitement of a dynamic student competition
- Win 500 EUR for your solution!
Contact
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