StCatsHacks 2024

First Greek inter-school hackathon (with food & great prizes).

7th edition




StCatsHacks is the first inter-school Hackathon held in Athens, Greece. High-school and primary school students interested in STEM will convene at St. Catherine’s British School for two days programming competition. In teams of up to 5, with access to APIs and the guidance of dedicated mentors, students are called to create innovative computer programs which will be evaluated on their functionality and applicability in the real world. This year, on its 7th version, the theme is "Zero Hunger Innovation Lab: Shaping Sustainable Food Systems, Logistics, and Global Security" - we are hacking for hope. The primary goal is to foster collaboration and innovation in creating technological solutions that address hunger, food security, and sustainable agriculture. Participants are encouraged to develop solutions that tackle various challenges, including food insecurity in vulnerable communities, reduce food waste and optimize food distribution, improve agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming , create technologies to better manage food resources and supplies, enhance access to nutritious food and raise awareness about hunger and more in line with United Nations Goal 2.

The competition categories are the following:
  • Minecraft World Building (Age 8-12)
  • Mindstorms EV3 Sumo (Age 8-13)
  • Robot Competition Line Racing (Age 13+)
  • Hack the box - Cybersecurity Competition Sponsored by Hackcraft and Hack The Box!
  • Open Competition - Zero Hunger Innovation Lab (All ages)
  • Slam - Game Competition Individual

Please read through our code of conduct.

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    Saturday, November 30th

  • Hacking Begins/Opening Ceremony12:00
  • Lunch14:00
  • Snacks17:30
  • End of First Day18:00
  • Sunday, December 1st

  • Hacking Begins10:00
  • Lunch14:00
  • Hacking Ends18:00

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What is a hackathon?

Two days to build your dream project, hardware or software.

When and where is it?

November 30th and December 1st @ St. Catherine's British School, Upper School.

What time does it start and end?

The event will begin at 12:00 on Saturday and will end at 6:00pm on Sunday.

What should I bring?

Your laptop, your resume, and some friends.

Who can participate?

High-school and college students, especially those interested in the field of STEM.

What if this is my first hackathon?

That's fine, don't worry; there is always a first time. We'll have mentors that will help you out.

What if I don't have an idea or a team?

That's absolutely fine! We'll help you find a team and an idea.