Introduction
We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Ninth National Hackathon® for Engineering, Industry, Management, Data Science and Design. The National hackathon®, founded by the Ira Foundation for Technology for Business & Society, is focused on the development of creative and innovative technological solutions to advance professional, economic, industrial, governmental and community-oriented issues.
The event will take place at HIT - Holon Institute of Technology, 52 Golomb Street, Holon, Israel, with the participation of academic institutions offering degrees from Israel and abroad. During the hackathon, students will tackle real-world issues in applying professional knowledge and creative thinking.
After 36 consecutive hours of intensive work in interdisciplinary teams, the deliverables will be presented to a forum of experts and senior figures from the business community, industry and academia. The event will also include relevant lectures by faculty members and senior executives.
For Whom Is the Event Intended?
The event is intended for students enrolled in their first to fourth year of engineering, data sciences and design programs, who are interested in the innovation and development of technological, business and social solutions.
Winning Awards
Criteria for selecting winners:
- Creativity and innovation
- Technological feasibility
- Economic and commercial feasibility
- Level of development achieved during the hackathon
- Technological, economic and social impact (ESG,SDGs)
Awards:
- First place team: NIS 15,000
- Second place team: NIS 10,000
- Third place team: NIS 5,000
Registration
Register Here
Tel: 03-6384444
Email: hackathon@ortra.com
Registration is open until March 1, 2026
Looking forward to seeing you at the Ninth National Hackathon®, March 25-26, 2026
Participating Companies
Technological companies and organizations from fields such as digital services, cyber,Fintech, health and MedTech, AdTech, AgroTech, artificial intelligence, and more.
Event Organizer
Prof. Ehud Menipaz, Founding Chairman, Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, HIT - Holon Institute of Technology