MunichTech Innovation Hackathon 2026 – Build Applied solutions for Industry

MunichTech EXPO AI Innovation Hackathon 2026 Build Applied AI Solutions for Real Industry Challenges The MunichTech EXPO AI Innovation Hackathon 2026 brings together developers, AI engineers, product builders, startups, researchers, and enterprise innovators to solve real-world industry challenges using applied Artificial Intelligence. This is not a theoretical hackathon. Participants will work on concrete use cases provided by corporate partners, startups, and research institutions across: - Applied AI & AI Agents - Industrial AI & Industry 4.0 - Digital Transformation - Mobility & Smart Infrastructure - Sustainability & Energy - Enterprise Automation The focus: From prototype to real-world implementation. What Makes This Hackathon Different? - Real enterprise problem statements - Direct exposure to investors & corporates - Executive jury from industry & academia - Media visibility through MunichTech EXPO - On-site + hybrid participation options - Follow-up incubation & pilot opportunities Selected teams may receive: - Pilot discussions with corporate partners - Access to accelerator programs - Investment exposure - Exhibition opportunities at MunichTech EXPO Prizes: - Cash prizes - Corporate pilot discussions - Investment exposure - Media coverage - MunichTech EXPO stage spotlight - Free EXPO tickets & networking access Evaluation Criteria: - Technical Innovation - Real-World Applicability - Business Viability - Scalability - Presentation Quality About MunichTech EXPO: MunichTech EXPO 2026 is a European technology and innovation platform connecting: - Enterprises - Startups - Investors - Researchers - Policymakers With a strong focus on applied AI, digital sovereignty, industrial transformation, and European competitiveness.