BlueGreen Innovation Challenge (BIC25)

This is not an ordinary hackathon. BIC25 brings together the entire value chain – from regional and municipal authorities, utilities and consultants to researchers, manufacturers, students, and contractors – around real-life cases posed by industry challenge owners. The goal is to create solutions that can make a real difference and live on after the event.

Focus areas

Participants work in interdisciplinary teams on cases within:

• Water management
• Nature-based solutions
• Resource efficiency

When registering, it is possible to submit your own case or indicate a preference for working on a specific case. Teams are formed to ensure maximum diversity and learning.

See cases here

Who can participate?

You or your organization are invited because we need your knowledge and curiosity. As a participant, you are expected to:

• Be open to input from all disciplines and levels
• Actively contribute with your experience
• Engage in collaboration where results are shared with everyone

All solutions are presented to a jury at the end, where students in particular will pitch their group’s ideas. The goal is to develop solutions that can create real and lasting value.

Practical information

• Date: 21–22 October 2025
• Location: VIA University College, Campus Horsens
• Time: Day 1: 8:30–18:00, Day 2: 8:30–16:00
• Language: Plenary sessions and facilitation are in English, while the primary working language is Danish
• Price: Participation is free – catering and facilities are included. Transport and possible accommodation are at your own expense

Organizers and partners

BIC25 is organized in collaboration between:

• VIA University College
• Clean
• DNNK
• Erhvervshus Midtjylland

Together with partners and challenge owners such as Horsens Kommune, Insero, Samn Forsyning, Teknologisk Institut, Lemvig Vand, NCC, Novafos, and more.

Get a glimpse of last year’s success with this short video: