Hungarian universities lacked platforms for cross-sector collaboration. I saw an opportunity to bridge this gap by connecting students, companies, and innovation hubs around real-world challenges.
I initiated and led a student-driven program that brought together sponsors, mentors, and interdisciplinary teams to solve smart city problems. The concept evolved into a recurring, sponsor-backed event series.
I pitched the idea to a talent institution and secured sponsorship from a leading IT firm. I led the team that designed the event format, built relationships with mentors, and managed all logistics from ideation to delivery.
The initiative has run four times since 2019, building a diverse, growing community of students and sponsors. It has become a recognized model for innovation-focused experiential learning and community engagement.