Partner with MESH

Why partner with a student hackathon?

• Talent access: meet motivated, multidisciplinary students early.
• Innovation scouting: see fresh approaches to real challenges.
• Employer branding: showcase your commitment to learning and impact.
• Community contribution: support a student-run initiative with tangible outcomes.

What partners do

• Define a challenge aligned with your strategic goals.
• Provide mentors who guide teams during the sprint.
• Share insights, data, or tooling needed for rapid prototyping.
• Join the jury or showcase to provide feedback on final demos.

What partners gain

• Prototype concepts developed by interdisciplinary teams.
• Direct introductions to students and potential recruits.
• Visibility across MESH channels, HackXplore marketing, and demo day audiences.
• Insights into student perspectives on your industry challenges.

Recent partners & supporters

HackXplore editions have welcomed partners such as ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT, VEGA, Vetter Pharma, Würth Elektronik, Festo, Exxeta, CyberForum, AOK Baden-Württemberg, and community supporters like GoodSpaces Karlsruhe and Badisch Brauhaus. Each challenge typically hosts up to four teams so mentors can work closely with participants.

How to collaborate

1. Email hi@mesh-stuttgart.de with your challenge idea and preferred timeline.
2. Review the HackXplore partner deck and confirm mentors, data access, and logistics with our team.
3. Co-create the brief with MESH, align workshop slots, and finalise deliverables.
4. Engage onsite through mentoring, lightning talks, and jury feedback during HackXplore.