The day began at 9:00 a.m. with a creativity workshop led by Ángel Prieto Sotos, director of the Fundación CEEI Albacete. After the workshop, the main challenge was presented: to design an innovative, inclusive and feasible project, with a maximum budget of €2,000, aimed at creating a positive and sustainable impact in the community.
Over the course of more than three hours of intense work, the participants, divided into five teams, developed their proposals with the support of mentors and experts. The evaluation criteria included creativity and innovation, technical feasibility, economic feasibility, social impact and quality of presentation.
Winning projects
The first prize, worth €600, was awarded to the ‘More+’ team, composed of Elena Oliva Sanz, Miguel Martínez Sánchez and Meryem Elmakaoui. Their project stood out for its creativity, solid structure and innovative approach to transforming an urban space into a multifunctional centre suitable for young people with different interests and needs.
The second prize, worth €400, went to the ‘FutureMinds’ team, made up of Clara Soriano López, Dario Mora Hernández, Alfonso García Blazquez and Javier Estival Benayas. Their project, entitled ‘ConectionFest’, focused on social integration through inclusive activities for young people with rare diseases, disabilities, diabetes or similar conditions. The proposal included:
• Immersive therapy activities with animals
• A multisport area
• A basketball court adapted for use with wheelchairs
In addition, the team proposed an economic model in which 60% of ticket revenues would be donated to charity, promoting empathy and awareness among the wider youth community.
Special lottery
At the end of the award ceremony, the Albacete Youth Centre organised a special lottery among all hackathon participants. The raffle was a token of appreciation for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by all participants. The prizes consisted of tickets to cultural and sporting events in the city, offered by the Youth Centre, with the aim of encouraging young people to participate in local activities and offering them more opportunities for fun and involvement.
The event was a great success, demonstrating that the creativity and commitment of young people are powerful tools for promoting urban regeneration in Albacete. The hackathon also stood out for its inclusive approach and its aim to involve all young people in the process of improving their city.
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