NIT_Sparkathon
The NIT Sparkathon

COLLAB – BUILD YOUR NEXT STARTUP IDEA – GO VIRAL
& WIN 1,000 €

sponsored by Sparkasse Harburg-Buxtehude

8th / 9th October 2025

NIT | TUHH | Hamburg

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Why You Absolutely Should Attend NiT Sparkathon

The NiT Sparkathon is the ultimate invention marathon for student innovators, creators, and future founders to dive into the worlds of IoT and AI. This hackathon offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on with cutting-edge hardware, collaborate across disciplines, and bring a tangible product idea to life. Whether you're a coder, a business strategist, or a creative thinker, your skills are essential.

You’ll have the chance to build a real-world prototype, develop a go-to-market pitch, and connect with fellow innovators who are passionate about creating. Be part of the action that’s building the future.

Meet out sponsors who help to bring this think live

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Discover the Full NiT Sparkathon

Event Agenda

DAY ONE – Inspiration & Foundation

10.30-11.00 AM – Opening Ceremony: Spark the Innovation

Kick off the hackathon with a warm welcome from NiT representatives and an introduction to NiT Sparkathon 2025. We’ll unveil the hackathon’s theme, goals, and the challenges ahead, setting the stage for two days of creativity and collaboration.

11.00-12.30 PM – Tech Workshop: ESP32-S3 / TinyML

A hands-on workshop to get participants familiar with the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 microcontroller. Learn how to set up the hardware, configure your coding environment, and integrate basic AI functionality to power your prototypes. No prior hardware experience required!

12.30-01.30 PM – Lunch Break & Networking

Recharge and connect with fellow innovators over lunch. A great time to start exchanging ideas and forming connections before team formation begins.

01.30-04.00 PM – Team Formation & Hacking Kickoff

This is where the magic starts! Participants pitch ideas, form cross-disciplinary teams, and dive into designing and building their first prototypes. Teams will brainstorm solutions, sketch out concepts, choose tech stacks, and start coding or assembling hardware.

Mentors will provide hands-on guidance, offering example ideas, product inspiration, and clear instructions on how to use the provided hardware, materials, and tools to bring concepts to life quickly.

DAY TWO – Building & Showcasing

10:00-10.30 AM – Morning Networking Coffee

Start the day with fresh coffee, light breakfast snacks, and casual networking. A perfect chance to exchange ideas, meet mentors, and get energized for the big day ahead.

10:30-12:30 PM – Final sprint: Build, Test, Iterate

Teams continue developing their prototypes, coding, testing, and refining their solutions, also team start working on their Pitch and Presentation. Mentors will circulate to provide technical help and strategic advice.

12:30-01:30 PM – Lunch Break & Mentor Chats

Take a break, recharge, and grab quick feedback from mentors before finalizing your project.

01:30-03:00 PM – Parallel Pitch Workshop

Sharpening your final pitch that can clearly explains your solution, its market potential, and real-world impact. Mentors will provide guidance and tips on storytelling and confident delivery to help teams communicate their ideas effectively.

03:00-04:00 PM – Demo & Pitching

Teams showcase their prototypes and share what they built over the hackathon. Mentors will celebrate achievements alongside participants as we close the event, recognize everyone’s effort, and enjoy a moment of community and reflection.

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Who Should Definitely Attend the NiT Sparkathon

  • Entrepreneurs
    Have a startup or business idea? Bring your vision, guide teams on strategy, and help turn prototypes into solutions with real-world impact.
  • Innovators
    Love generating ideas and solving problems? Collaborate with teams to design creative solutions and explore new ways to tackle challenges.
  • Tech Enthusiasts
    Curious about new technologies? Experiment, learn hands-on, and contribute to innovative projects with your fresh perspective.
  • Engineers
    Enjoy building things from scratch? Dive into coding, hardware, or AI, and help bring your team’s prototype to life.

Meet Our Hosts:

The Team bringing NiT Sparkathon to Life

NiT Sparkathon is brought to you by a team committed to supporting innovation and collaboration. Our hosts are here to provide guidance, resources, and encouragement as participants explore new ideas, experiment with technology, and create impactful solutions.

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Hong Quan Nguyen
NIT Sparkathon | Host
Shubham_Mehta
Shubham Mehta
NIT Sparkathon | Host

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Venue and Location Details

NiT – The Private Business School at the TUHH
TUHH Campus, Building
Kasernenstraße 12
21073 Hamburg


The NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management is a premier institution for engineers, scientists, and aspiring leaders seeking to master the crucial intersection of technology and management. This institute offers a unique, practice-oriented curriculum where students tackle real-world challenges through dynamic, project-based learning. Whether your passion is innovation, digitalization, or entrepreneurship, NIT’s program is designed to forge the next generation of industry pioneers.
You’ll have the chance to cultivate essential leadership qualities, build an international network, and master the agile thinking required to thrive in a fast-evolving professional world. Join the community of innovators who are engineering the future.

 

Ready to turn an idea into a real-world product in just two days?

Join the NiT Sparkathon, a hands-on hackathon on October 8-9, co-hosted by NiT and Seeed Studio!

We'll provide the core hardware and a wide range of prototyping materials to bring your vision to life. Your challenge is to build an innovative IoT or AI-powered prototype. Whether you're a coder, a business strategist, or a creative thinker, this is your chance to collaborate and create something impactful.

We'll provide core hardware, but you are welcome to bring your own materials and electrical compoents to enhance your project!

Spaces are limited to 15 participants.
Apply below to secure your spot!