This is not an ordinary hackathon. BIC25 brings together the entire value chain – from regional and municipal authorities, utilities and consultants to researchers, manufacturers, students, and contractors – around real-life cases posed by industry challenge owners. The goal is to create solutions that can make a real difference and live on after the event.
Focus areas
Participants work in interdisciplinary teams on cases within:
- Water management
- Nature-based solutions
- Resource efficiency
When registering, it is possible to submit your own case or indicate a preference for working on a specific case. Teams are formed to ensure maximum diversity and learning.
Who can participate?
You or your organization are invited because we need your knowledge and curiosity. As a participant, you are expected to:
- Be open to input from all disciplines and levels
- Actively contribute with your experience
- Engage in collaboration where results are shared with everyone
All solutions are presented to a jury at the end, where students in particular will pitch their group’s ideas. The goal is to develop solutions that can create real and lasting value.
Practical information
- Date: 21–22 October 2025
- Location: VIA University College, Campus Horsens
- Time: Day 1: 8:30–18:00, Day 2: 8:30–16:00
- Language: Plenary sessions and facilitation are in English, while the primary working language is Danish
- Price: Participation is free – catering and facilities are included. Transport and possible accommodation are at your own expense
Program
Day 1: 21st of October
- 08:30 – 08:45: Walk-in and coffee
- 08:45 – 09:00: Welcome and Introduction
- 09:00 – 09:15: Keynote (TBA)
- 09:15 – 09:25: Revisit cases from 2024
- 09:25 – 09:45: Introduction to BlueGreen Innovation Challenge
- 09:45 – 10:30: Teambuilding
- 10:30 – 10:45: Coffee break and networking
- 10:45 – 12:30: Exploration of the case challenge
- 12:30 – 13:00: Lunch
- 13:30 – 15:30: Exploration of possible solutions for the challenge (incl. coffee break)
- 16:00 – 17:30: Share the results of Day 1
- 17:45 – : Dinner & networking
- 20:00: End of Day 1
Day 2: 22nd of October
- 08:30 – 08:45: Walk-in and coffee
- 08:45 – 09:00: Opening of Day 2
- 09:00 – 09:15: Inspiration
- 09:15 – 14:15: From idea to solutions
- 10:30 – 10:45: Coffee break & networking
- 09:15 – 12:30: Student pitch training
- 12:30 – 13:00: Working lunch
- 13:00 – 14:20: Prepare pitches
- 14:20 – 14:30: Jury introduction
- 14:30 – 15:40: Pitch the challenges & solution(s) to the judges
- 15:40 – 15:50: Awards & wrap-up
- 16:00: End of BIC25!
Organizers and partners
BIC25 is organized in collaboration between:
- VIA University College
- Clean
- DNNK
- Erhvervshus Midtjylland
Together with partners and challenge owners such as Horsens Kommune, Insero, Samn Forsyning, Teknologisk Institut, Lemvig Vand, NCC, Novafos, and more.
Get a glimpse of last year’s success with this short video:
