MIT ENERGY & CLIMATE
10th annual
HACKATHON
NOV 15–17, 2024
Congrats to the 2024 winners
FIRST PLACE
Incenzo
Current funding allocation poorly reduces emissions and poorly prioritizes underserved communities, so there is potential for fund allocation. Incenzo solves these problems using newly available data from the Palmetto digital twin API. Using tailored data on a generic policy can maximize potential gains. With the right incentives & tools, public good can align with private interests, leading to cross-functional wins.
Sofie Netteberg
Constantine Athanitis
Chris Johnson
Luc Cote
Carbonara
SECOND PLACE
Pietro Belligoli
Michal Stary
Anni Paradise
Constantin Weberpals
Aron Sass
XAK Attack the HAK
THIRD PLACE
Xanthe Saalmann
Aleks Garbuz
Katie Stabb
Hackathon Focus Areas
Renewable Energy
Powering the Future with Renewable Energy
Imagine a city where every light, every vehicle, and every home is powered by clean, renewable energy. From the vast potential of solar and wind to the innovative use of green hydrogen, renewable energy is at the heart of a sustainable future. In this hackathon, we’ll explore groundbreaking solutions that harness the power of nature to fuel our cities, reduce carbon footprints, and drive a global transition to clean energy.
Transportation & Mobility
Revolutionizing Urban Mobility for a Cleaner Tomorrow
What if your daily commute was not only fast and efficient but also completely emissions-free? From electric vehicles and high-speed trains to flying taxis and bike-sharing networks, the future of urban mobility is green, clean, and incredibly exciting. Join us as we reimagine transportation, creating smart, sustainable systems that reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make our cities more livable.
Circularity
Designing a Circular Future with Sustainable Materials
We can live a life with no waste, where every product is designed with a second life in mind, and materials are continuously reused in new and innovative ways. This hackathon invites you to rethink our relationship with materials, driving innovation in recycling, upcycling, and sustainable design to create a truly circular economy.
Land & Agriculture
Finding more effective ways to use land
Want to prevent deforestation and preserve nature? We can get the most out of our land by innovating in farming and forestry. Whether it be a new idea relating to agroforestry, organic farming, selective logging, reforestation, or something completely new, we encourage hackers to brainstorm ways to improve current practices. That way, we can take advantage of new advancements for a future of more sustainable land use.
