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Digital Innovation at Rome Business School's Hackathon

Equipping Future Business Innovators

The #RBS4Entrepreneurship Digital Hackathon at Rome Business School is a dynamic and immersive event, designed to propel startups created by the Rome Business School’s students into the realm of digital innovation. Spanning two days, the hackathon featured a blend of masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship sessions, all focused on the crucial digital aspects of launching a startup.

The Digital Hackathon exemplifies the innovative and hands-on spirit of Rom Business School’s offer allowing students to immerse themselves in the world of entrepreneurship, gaining practical experience in the field.

Day 1: Mastering the Fundamentals

The first day began with an opening speech by Dean Antonio Ragusa, setting the stage for an intensive learning experience. A pivotal masterclass on creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) was conducted by Valentino Megale, CEO & Co-Founder of Softcare Studios. This session delved into the essentials of planning, execution, and avoiding common pitfalls in MVP development. Teams then engaged in a workshop led by Pedius, focusing on creating interactive prototypes, enhancing web UX, and structuring e-commerce platforms.

Day 2: Hands-On Mentorship and Application

In the second part of the first day and on the second day, teams had the invaluable opportunity for one-to-one mentorship with IT mentors, where they received personalized advice and guidance. This phase was crucial for refining their projects and incorporating digital solutions effectively.

Culmination: Recognizing Innovation and Excellence

The event will allow one winning team to fast-track their access to the Selection Day, where only 15 lucky teams will gain entry and pitch their startup project to a jury of investors, entrepreneurs and experts. 7 projects will then enter the next stage: the RBS Incubator. Winners will be announced on January 31st.

 

Interested in delving more in-depth into the world of Entrepreneurship? Discover more about Rome Business School’s transformative Masters program: International Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.