Become a Partner of the Energy Data Hackdays

The challenges and their results are freely accessible and will be published on the homepages of opendata.ch and the BfE (Swiss Federal Office of Energy) after the event. They will be made available to interested parties (universities, engineering offices, developers, challenge owners, participants in the hackdays) for further use.

Data & Data Sets:
Publicly accessible data sets remain publicly accessible. If challenge owners provide their own data for processing the task, this is generally only available for the event (or their own challenge). The challenge owner can also make certain data sets available for other events depending on their own governance requirements and make these sets freely available.

Models:
This depends heavily on the challenge owner and the challenge itself. The documentation of the challenges is published on Github and on the SwissEnergy website. This means that they are not only available to the challenge owner. As a rule, the challenge owners take the results of the hackdays back with them and use them internally for further development > Sense and added value of open innovation.

As a partner, you gain visibility in a dynamic innovation environment, strengthen your network, access emerging talent, and engage directly with thought leaders, developers, and researchers. Your brand, data, or challenge will be at the center of a hands-on, high-energy event.

We offer several ways to get involved:

• Main / Sponsoring Partner – financial support with strong brand exposure
• Challenge Owner – submit a real-world problem to be solved at the event
• Data Partner – provide datasets to support data-driven innovation
• University / Research Partner – involve students and researchers in applied challenges

Custom partnerships are also possible – we’re happy to discuss options with you!

As a Challenge Owner, you submit a real-world question or problem that teams will work on during the event. You'll provide a short description, be present at the event as a point of contact, and accompany the development process. No technical preparation is required – just curiosity and openness.

Depending on your level of involvement, you’ll benefit from exposure via:

• Website & event platform
• Online & print communication
• On-site branding and signage
• Final pitch presentations
• Social media and press coverage

You’ll get in connect with:

• Developers, UX/UI designers, data scientists
• Students and researchers (especially STEM fields)
• Energy providers, startups, public agencies, and tech companies
• Professionals in innovation, IT, and sustainability

Absolutely! Many of our partners come from the public or academic sector. We’re happy to support you in crafting a challenge or integrating your institution into the event.

The Hackdays usually run for two days. You’ll present your challenge on day one, support the team with questions during development, and attend the final project presentations on day two. Our team will guide you through the whole process.

The Energy Data Hackdays take place at the FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch in Switzerland, which is conveniently located and easy to reach by public transport.

• 🚊Train station: The closest station is Brugg AG. It is well connected with regular direct trains from major Swiss cities such as:
  • Zurich HB (~25 min)
  • Basel SBB (~45 min)
  • Bern (~60 min)
  • Lucerne (~60 min)
• From Brugg AG station, it’s just a 5–10 minute walk to the FHNW campus buildings.
• You can plan your trip using SBB.ch or the SBB Mobile App for real-time connections and ticket information.

🚗 Can I come by car? Is parking available?

Yes, but parking space on campus is very limited.

• There are a few public parking spaces around the FHNW buildings (Building 1 and Building 5/6), but availability is not guaranteed, especially during weekdays.
• We recommend using public transport whenever possible.
• If you do drive, you may find paid parking options in the area (e.g. at Bahnhof Brugg or in Windisch town center), followed by a short walk to the campus.

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