Initiated, funded and co-created by the European Commission, EU TalentOn is a competition for young, bright scientists from all over Europe.
The 2024 edition, taking place in the European City of Science 2024 (Katowice, Poland) from 9 to 14 September, is open to young researchers aged 21-35, representing all disciplines, who will team up to develop innovative solutions responding to actual societal challenges.
During the 4-day hackathon, the ambitious scientists will be asked to team up and respond with the best possible scientific solution to a problem in the area of one of the five missions of the European Union included in the Horizon Europe's programme:
1. Adaptation to Climate Change
2. Cancer Prevention and Care
3. Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030
4. 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030
5. A Soil Deal for Europe
The winning team will be rewarded with a cash prize from the total prize pool of EUR 75,000.
Registrations to participate are already open and the deadline to sign up is July 7.
For more information and to read the full Rules and Regulations, please visit https://eutalenton2024.eu/.