Bandung,, dkst.itb.ac.id — ITB's Regional Directorate of Science and Technology (DKST) is again presenting a collaborative event for young innovators through Hackathon 2025: AI for Sustainability. This activity is a space for students, young researchers and early stage startups to innovate to develop solutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting sustainability (sustainability).
With a theme “AI for Sustainability”, this hackathon emphasizes the importance of applying smart technology to answer global challenges, especially in the fields of green economy, energy efficiency, waste management, and food security.
Registration and Mechanisms
Registration for the 2025 Hackathon is open from 5–14 November 2025 via the official DKST ITB page at bit.ly/ITB-HACKATHON2025.
Participants can register individually or in teams (2–4 people) and come from students, alumni, or members of the technology innovation and research community.
Selection will be carried out in several stages, starting from administrative and idea selection to forming an interdisciplinary team. The entire series of activities will take place on 21–27 November 2025, including mentoring sessions, sprint hackathons, until pitching & demo day.
Prizes and Benefits
Apart from the opportunity to win a grand prize worth 50 million rupiah, participants will also receive direct guidance from industry and academic mentors in developing ideas towards solutions that are ready to be implemented.
This activity is part of the DIKTISAINTEK Impact program, which focuses on the application of science and technology to encourage the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially points 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Towards Impactful Innovation
Via Hackathon 2025: AI for Sustainability, DKST ITB is committed to creating a meeting space for young Indonesian talents to collaborate, innovate and contribute to a greener and more inclusive future. 🌱
