Solve Real-World Problems
Tackle significant societal challenges formulated directly by the City of Gothenburg. Your work will focus on creating practical solutions for a real-world urban environment.
COTWIN HACKATHON
13th and 14th of November - Lunch to Lunch
Unlock the Data. Reinvent Transportation.
Use a first-of-its-kind secure data-sharing platform to tackle real-world mobility challenges and build the innovative solutions of tomorrow.
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The Transport Industry Has a Data-Sharing Problem
Today, the mobility and logistics industries are burdened by inefficiencies that could be solved with data. However, this data is often locked away, difficult to share securely due to complex regulations and a lack of trusted mechanisms. This bottleneck stifles innovation.
The CoTwin project was created to fix this. At this hackathon, you will be among the first to use the CoTwin platform, proving that secure, collaborative data sharing can unlock real-world solutions for a more sustainable society.
Innovate, Collaborate, and Own Your Ideas
This isn't just another hackathon. It's a unique opportunity to make a real impact, grow your network, and take full ownership of your innovation.
Collaborate with the Best
Work alongside a diverse group of talents and get insights from leading industry players, technology experts, and academic partners like Volvo Group and Ericsson.
You Own Your Ideas
The solutions and prototypes your team creates are yours. If you develop a great idea, you are free to pursue it as your own venture after the event.
Shape the Future
Be among the first to use the CoTwin infrastructure. You'll help shape how this cutting-edge technology for secure data sharing can be used and funded in the future.
Concepts for the Hackathon
Check some of the concepts you can choose during the hackathon on how to tackle those significant societal problems
Federated Safety – A new paradigm
KEY INSIGHT:
Even the smartest vehicles have blind spots.
Bring city digital twins to life
KEY INSIGHT:
Sensitive data can’t be used in open city digital twins
Enabling V2G stakeholder collaboration
KEY INSIGHT:
Effective bidirectional charging depends on autonomy.
Collaboration at road toll
KEY INSIGHT:
Current road toll data is useless for fleet owners.
Surprise us Concept
Make your own problem statement, based on a real-world problem that the CoTwin concept could deal with.
The Transport Industry Has a Data-Sharing Problem
You don't need to understand the in-depth technology behind CoTwin to make a huge impact. This hackathon is focused on creative problem-solving and ideation. We want participants to use the CoTwin platform as a component to propose novel solutions or services.
- Entrepreneurs
- UX/UI Designers
- Business Analysts
- Solution Architects
- Service Designers
From Idea to Pitch in 24 hours
We've designed a dynamic and straightforward "boot camp" for innovation, focused on what matters most: your ideas.
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On the first hours, you'll form your team and dive into real-world challenges. We'll provide the context and datasets you need to start brainstorming novel solutions using the CoTwin data-sharing concept.
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After teams are formed. This is where your creativity shines. The focus is on developing your concept and creating a low-fidelity prototype to visualize your solution. This event is about the quality of the idea, not complex coding.
3
At the conclusion of the event, your team will pitch your innovative solution or service offer to an audience of peers, partners, and industry leaders.
Day One
- 12:00 – 13:00 – Alkemisten / Welcome Lunch
- 13:00 – 13:30 – Stage / Opening
- 13:30 – 13:45 – Stage / Decentralized computing
- 13:45 – 14:00 – Stage / Confidential computing
- 14:00 – 14:15 – Stage / Real-life challenges
- 14:15 – 14:40 – Team allocation
- 14:40 – 17:00 – Work with your team
Day Two
- 08:00 – Opening of the venue for Day 2
- 08:00 – 11:00 – Work with your team
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Stage / Jury pitch
- 12:00 – 12:40 – Alkemisten / Lunch
- 12:40 – 13:00 – Stage / Jury review and conclusions
- 13:00 – Farewell
Backed by Industry Leaders
This hackathon is a collaborative effort, deeply rooted in the Swedish innovation ecosystem. The CoTwin project brings together startups, industry leaders, and public administration to solve real-world challenges.
The CoTwin Hackathon is powered by
All participants will receive Lovable credits to build their prototypes
The Jury
We put together a group of experts in several areas to evaluate and select the winners!
Vanessa Eriksson
Data & AI Expert | Executive Advisor
Mikael Eriksson
Security Specialist
Ericsson
Ericsson
Ingmar Bengtsson
Business and Partner Development
Group Truck Technology
Volvo Group
Mikael Ivari
Senior Advisor at Department for Urban Environment
City of Gothenburg
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Natalie Lucca
Product Owner Analytics & AI
WirelessCar
About CoTwin
The transport industry struggles with secure data sharing, which stifles innovation. The CoTwin project, led by MobilityXlab, is building a collaborative digital twin platform to address this. We are bringing together key players to prove that secure data sharing can unlock real-world solutions for a more sustainable society. The project partners are Lindholmen Science Park, Volvo Group, Ericsson, CanaryBit, City of Gothenburg, and AstaZero. CoTwin is financed by Vinnova’s FFI initiative.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a developer or have deep technical skills?
Not at all! This hackathon is designed for "Thinkers"—entrepreneurs, designers, business analysts, and solution architects. The focus is on ideation and creating low-fidelity prototypes. You only need to understand the value of CoTwin, not its internal technology.
Who owns the ideas and prototypes created during the hackathon?
You and your team own your creations. We believe in open innovation, and if your team develops a great idea, you are free to pursue it as your own venture after the event.
What is CoTwin in a nutshell?
CoTwin is a project building a secure platform for companies (like Volvo, Ericsson) and cities (like Gothenburg) to safely share real-time data from vehicles and road systems. Its goal is to solve the transport industry's data-sharing problem, which currently stifles innovation.
What is the main goal of the hackathon?
Your mission is to use the CoTwin system concept to create impactful new solutions for real-world mobility challenges. It's a core part of the project's strategy to foster open innovation and discover new use cases for the technology.
Ready to Shape the Future of Mobility?
The challenges are real, the technology is cutting-edge, and the opportunity is now. Don't miss your chance to collaborate with industry leaders and leave your mark on the future of transportation.
