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2027 editionThursday 4 March 2027

2027 WFEO Hackathon on Sustainable Transport Engineering

For engineering students and young engineers under 30. Registrations are open.

The 2027 theme

Engineering Sustainable Transport Solutions for People, Planet and Prosperity

Transport connects people to education, employment, healthcare, essential services and one another. In 2027 the Hackathon explores how engineering can shape transport systems that are sustainable, inclusive, safe, resilient and accessible to all, in connection with the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026–2035.

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Key dates

  1. 14 September 2026Registrations open
    Done
  2. 20 November 2026Challenges released
    Coming up
  3. 12 December 2026Submissions due (23:59 UTC)
    Coming up
  4. 4 March 2027Winners announced in Rome
    Coming up

Status as of 13 October 2026.

How it works

  1. RegisterIndividually.
  2. Form a team3 to 5 participants, led by an engineering student or young engineer (under 30).
  3. Challenges released20 November 2026.
  4. DevelopResearch, collaborate and develop your solution.
  5. SubmitBefore 12 December 2026, 23:59 UTC.
  6. ShortlistThe highest-scoring submissions go to the finalist stage.
  7. WinnersAnnounced in Rome on 4 March 2027.

What to submit

A single submission round, three weeks long: a 5-minute video, a team photo and a written submission. Written submissions must be in English; videos may be in another language with English subtitles. Full requirements come with the Challenges.

Who can take part

Primarily engineering students and young engineers under 30, with multidisciplinary teams strongly encouraged. Teams have 3 to 5 participants and are led by an engineering student or young engineer under 30.

Judging

Relevance and problem definition
How well has your team understood the Challenge?
Innovation and technical merit
How innovative and technically strong is your solution?
Impact and scalability
Could your solution create meaningful environmental, social or economic impact and be scaled?
Inclusion and sustainability
Is your solution accessible, affordable, inclusive and sustainable?
Presentation and partnership potential
How clearly is your idea communicated, and could it support future collaboration?

Prizes

  • €4,000First place
  • €2,000Second place
  • €1,000Third place

€7,000 in prize money, split evenly between the members of each winning team.

Results

To be announced

Winners are announced at the main WFEO celebration in Rome on 4 March 2027. The results then stay here, and this page moves into the Hackathon archive beside 2026.

Questions

Do I have to be a university student?

No. The Hackathon is primarily for engineering students and young engineers under 30.

Can participants under 18 take part?

Yes, as team members, with the consent of a parent or legal guardian (a consent form is required). Their team must be led by an eligible engineering student or young engineer under 30.

Do I need a team before I register?

No. Register individually and use the Hackathon’s Facebook group to find teammates.

Can team members come from different institutions and countries?

Yes. Teams can collaborate across universities, institutions, disciplines and countries.

Is there a cost?

No. The 2027 WFEO Hackathon is free to enter.

Can we use AI?

Yes, AI tools can assist, including for visualisations, but must not mislead or misrepresent the potential or feasibility of the solution.

Who owns the intellectual property?

Entrants keep ownership of their designs. By taking part they let WFEO use and modify submitted photos, videos and written content to promote current and future Hackathons.

What can you tell us about the Challenges?

They focus on real-world issues where engineering can contribute to sustainable transport and the SDGs, and stay confidential until 20 November 2026.

Source: worldengineeringday.net/hackathon. Read 13 October 2026.

Registration

Open now, free.

Register on worldengineeringday.net

Information kit

The guide to taking part in English, French and Spanish: download on the Hackathon page.

Queries

wed (at) wfeo.org

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World Engineering Day 2027, a WFEO flagship initiative

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