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About From Purpose to Impact
From Purpose to Impact is more than just a hackathon – it’s a transformative journey where students develop entrepreneurial skills, and co-create real-world solutions for a more sustainable future.
Through masterclasses, an exclusive toolkit, and interactive challenges, participants will explore the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and social impact, culminating in an immersive hackathon day where they bring their ideas to life.
Powered by Bondalti, this program is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, connecting young talent with corporate leaders, social innovators, and sustainability experts. Tomorrow matters, and Bondalti is committed to develop the next generation of leaders driving positive change in society!
Challenges We’re Tackling
From Purpose to Impact is looking for solutions that address one of the following key environmental challenges:
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND JUST TRANSITION
Innovative solutions to enhance water security and climate resilience:
Technologies for reducing water consumption and minimizing losses.
Monitoring and enhancing water quality through smart solutions.
Water Leak Detection and Loss Prevention.
Climate-Resilient Water Management.
GREEN ENERGY & BUSINESS 4.0
Rethinking materials, supply chains, and sustainable business models:
Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) frameworks for businesses.
New product design approaches prioritizing sustainability.
Innovations in green and renewable materials for industrial use.
Strategies to promote circular supply chains and reduce environmental impact.
If you want to explore these topics further or shape your career in sustainability and entrepreneurship, don’t miss this opportunity to create a real environmental and social impact – Join the From Purpose to Impact!
Who can participate?
Open to all students from FEUP and UA, regardless of their course.
Apply individually, in a team (3-5 people), or as an incomplete team (we’ll match you).
Diversity matters! Teams must have members from at least 2 different courses to be accepted.
Program Structure
As the name suggests, From Purpose to Impact – which is why we’ve designed an integrated and immersive program that empowers you to develop entrepreneurial skills, collaborate with diverse teams, and dive deep into the world of social innovation. This engaging experience is built to accelerate your journey from inspiration to impact, helping you transform ideas into real-world solutions. The program is structured around three key channels, each offering a unique perspective to guide and support the development of your idea.
Masterclasses
Have the first glimpse of inspiration and strategic insights to guide you toward impactful solutions! Join us in these 3 fascinating masterclasses led by industry experts to explore social innovation, green careers, and leadership development.
Masterclass #1 – “The Future of Green Jobs: How to Build a Sustainable Career”
Discover emerging career paths in sustainability and social impact and learn how to align your skills with climate-positive industries.
Masterclass #2 – “Social Innovation: Turning Ideas into Impact”
Understand the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship, explore case studies of successful social enterprises, and gain insights into creating solutions that drive long-term change.
Masterclass #3 – “Leading with Purpose”
The Skills of Tomorrow’s Change-Makers” (Exclusive for participants): Build leadership and problem-solving skills essential for the hackathon. Learn how to think strategically, lead a team under pressure, and communicate your vision effectively.
Pre-Hackathon
Let’s get ready for Hackathon Day!
Gain access to an exclusive Toolkit designed to inspire, guide, and empower you throughout your From Purpose to Impact journey. Dive into curated case studies of successful social enterprises, explore key frameworks and methodologies, and leverage complementary resources to build a strong foundation for your idea.
Until the big day, engage in mini interactive challenges (with awards!) designed to strengthen team synergy. Connect with your teammates through team-building exercises, problem-framing activities, and ideation warm-ups, setting the stage for an impactful and collaborative experience.
And it doesn’t stop there! This Toolkit is your roadmap beyond the Hackathon Day, equipping you with funding recommendations, incubator opportunities, and prototyping tools to help turn your idea into a real-world venture.Hackathon Day
A high-energy, full-day experience where teams work intensively to ideate, refine, and pitch their solutions. With expert support and structured workshops, participants will gain hands-on experience in design thinking, social innovation, and business modeling!
Frame the problem
Learn to define your problem statement for the challenges suggested from a different range of available frameworks.
Ideate
Explore creative problem-solving frameworks to identify your project’s unique impact, differentiation, and market viability.
Social Sustainability Impact Canvas
Map out the social and environmental impact of your solution, ensuring it aligns with clear KPIs and impact measurement strategies.
Pitch Workshop
Learn to structure a compelling pitch using the storytelling techniques. Receive expert feedback and prepare for the final showcase!
Closing
The jury evaluates projects and winners are revealed - after a full-day, it's time to celebrate!
Program Timeline
and Announcement
Why Join From Purpose to Impact
From Inspiration to Impact
Learn how to build a solution for an environmental issue from scratch and develop a real-world business model that will positively impact society.
Gain hands-on experience
Access exclusive masterclasses, tools/frameworks, and support opportunities.
Boost your academic and professional career
Stand out with recognized certifications and accelerator opportunities to turn your business into reality.
Connect with industry leaders
Access exclusive masterclasses, tools/frameworks, and support opportunities.
Win big
Compete for monetary prizes, exclusive training, and top-tier international experiences.
What are we looking for?
At From Purpose to Impact, we are searching for innovative, impactful, and bold solutions that tackle real-world sustainability and social challenges. Your project will be evaluated based on six key criteria that reflect what makes an idea truly transformative, feasible, and scalable.
Creativity
How does your solution bring a fresh perspective to the challenge?
Feasibility
How practical is your solution? Can it be implemented with available technology and resources? Does your team present a clear roadmap for turning the idea into reality?
Clarity & Quality of Pitch
Is your pitch well-structured, engaging, and compelling enough to capture attention and support?
Market Potential
Does it have a clear value proposition? Can it generate real traction and be scalable?
Impact & Sustainability
Does your project create a positive environmental, social, or business impact? Is it aligned with sustainability principles and designed for long-term viability?
Team Collaboration & Leadership
We value teams that demonstrate collaboration, adaptability, and leadership throughout the hackathon. How well did your team leverage diverse skills, solve challenges together, and take initiative?
We are looking for solutions that are not just ideas, but real opportunities to make a difference.
Are you ready to bring your vision to life?
Prizes
BONDALTI CHALLENGE WINNER
Best Overall project
per team
BEST SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
Best Impact-Driven Innovation
per team
BEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT
Best Startup-Ready Idea
per team
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