A hackathon powered by design thinking
What is dash hack?
Dash Hack is a weekend-long design thinking hackathon for multidisciplinary teams to tackle problems provided by our partner companies.
During the hackathon, participants learn how to solve problems by applying design thinking methods, gaining experience from solving real-life cases from versatile companies, and networking with our partner companies. And, of course, the winning team is awarded!
If you’re open-minded, interested in problem-solving in a multidisciplinary team, and willing to develop yourself professionally – Dash Hack is the event for you!
In 2022, Dash Hack took place at Valo Hotel & Work in Helsinki from Friday 7th October to Sunday 9th October.


Venue
Valo Hotel & Work was the ideal inspiring location for Dash Hack 2022. Their hotel provides an optimal atmosphere for the participants to focus on the challenges. Each team worked and experienced the magical atmosphere of a hotel room transformed into nests of creativity.
Together with our team, sponsors and hotel, Dash provide a great weekend-long experience for participants and partners.
Teams
At Dash Hack, you team up with three other participants with diverse backgrounds. Together, the teams hack a unique solution for a real-life challenge and a real-life partner company.
Our 2022 partners and challenges can be found below.

Challenges — Dash Hack 2022

kalmar
Make All Your Data Count
How can Kalmar improve customers' safety, sustainability and productivity by using machine data?

ABB
Installed Base Energy Optimization
How can ABB encourage customers to optimize their existing powertrain for energy efficiency?

VTT
Come and Solve Global Challenges through Research and Science
Help us design VTT to be the most desirable working place for students wishing to make the world a better place! VTT is the place for science-oriented people to use their expertise to drive a sustainable future. At VTT we work beyond the obvious.

Vaisala
Actionable Weather and Air Quality in Urban areas
How could improved accuracy and high spatial resolution weather and air quality observations and forecasts be used to change the way we live our daily lives, benefit businesses and support the communities operating in urban areas?

Fazer
Future of Candy
How to conceptualize guilt-free candies without compromising indulgence?