MESH e.V. core team smiling together after a hackathon.

Student-driven hackathons and innovation in Stuttgart.

MESH e.V. unites students from all fields to solve real partner challenges — with mentors, workshops, and a supportive community. Founded in 2020, the volunteer-led nonprofit now powers the HackXplore event together with NXTGN.

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Reasons to join

Why students choose MESH

Interdisciplinary by design — tech, design, and business collaborate from day one.
Real-world partner briefs — challenges come directly from companies and nonprofits.
Mentors & workshops — learn fast, prototype faster, and pitch with confidence.
Community & visibility — connect with peers, partners, and future employers.

HackXplore in action

HackXplore speaker presenting to a full room of participants. — Lightning talks and mentor sessions keep teams aligned with partner expectations throughout the weekend.

HackXplore participants collaborating around laptops during the hackathon. — Interdisciplinary teams prototype, test, and iterate together to turn real briefs into tangible outcomes.

Partner impact

Partners champion student innovation

Forward-thinking partners co-create challenges, mentor teams, and support the next generation of innovators through HackXplore with MESH e.V.

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