Discover Hack & Match
Hack&Match is a unique European matchmaking event that connects companies with real challenges to tech providers, researchers and innovation hubs ready to build solutions.
In this 3rd edition, the focus is on Advanced Technologies for Energy Savings.
If your organisation is facing high energy costs or looking for smarter, greener and more efficient solutions, Hack&Match is your chance to:
- Share your challenge: submit your specific need free of charge.
- Get matched: you’ll be connected with the right technology partners from across Europe.
- Co-develop solutions: work together in a 100% online event on 18–19 November 2025.
The result? Concrete, innovative answers to your problems and new partnerships that can boost your competitiveness, reduce costs and accelerate your green transition.
Submit your challenge!
The event connects European SMEs with specific challenges and technology experts or solution providers, to co-develop innovative, tech-driven ideas in just two days — with the support of IDEALIST project partners.
How to participate:
- From 1 September to 3 October 2025 → Call for Challenges: SMEs, Mid-Caps and large companies can submit their current energy-related challenges.
📌 Registration form - From 6 October to 7 November 2025 → Call for Solutions: tech-savvy SMEs, start-ups, researchers, and innovation hubs can propose solutions to the submitted challenges.
📌 Registration form (active from 6/10)
Selected teams will work together on a dedicated online platform, with guidance from IDEALIST tutors.
From 1 September to 3 October 2025
Call for Challenges
From 6 October to 7 November 2025
Call for Solutions
Who is it for?
Challenge providers:
European companies (SMEs but also LEs) looking to solve a specific technological need.
Solution providers:
Tech savvy (SMEs, startups, innovative companies), Uni, Researchers, RTOs.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for any additional information at
info@idealist-project.eu
