Are you a curious mind with a passion for technology, innovation, and social impact?

Join us at the STEM Women Congress for a unique opportunity to co-create the future of food with Danone—one of the world’s leading food companies and a pioneer in health-focused innovation.

Imagine the future of food and build it today!

Why Danone? At Danone, we believe in bringing health through food to as many people as possible. As a certified B Corp and a company with a mission, we are committed to using business as a force for good—championing sustainability, inclusion, and digital transformation to build a healthier world.

Your mission

Tackle a real-world challenge at the intersection of food, data, and technology. You’ll work on a live brief from Danone that reflects our ambition to innovate responsibly and create meaningful impact for people and the planet.

Your opportunity

Collaborate with Danoners and industry mentors, gain hands-on experience, and pitch your ideas to a jury of experts. Winners will receive prizes designed to boost your career and personal growth.

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key dates

Application deadline: November 17, 2025

Event dates: November 19, 2025

Location: Cosmocaixa – Barcelona

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Who can participate?

We’re looking for curious, proactive people who want to make a difference.

University students

in their final year and master’s or postgraduate students from fields such as technology, data science, design, marketing, sustainability, or food innovation.

Limited to 30 participants,

forming 5 teams of 6 people. All teams must be gender-balanced, with 50% women and 50% men.

Individually or as a group

You can register individually or as a group (6 people per team). If you register individually, you’ll be assigned to a team.

*Only applicants who receive a confirmation email will be officially selected to participate. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

What’s in it for you?

  • Prizes for the winning teams

  • Access to exclusive mentoring sessions with Danone professionals

  • Networking with industry leaders

  • Visibility and career opportunities

  • An unforgettable experience combining data, innovation, and purpose

Organised by

Evaluation Committee

Noelia García

HR Business Partner & DEI Manager Iberia en Danone, lidera estrategias de talento y diversidad para impulsar una cultura inclusiva y equitativa dentro de la compañía.

Shrya Gupta

Global AI Strategy Lead en Danone, experta en innovación analítica e inteligencia artificial aplicada al negocio para acelerar la transformación digital.

Núria Puigvert

Head of Data PowerHouse en Danone, responsable de impulsar la analítica avanzada y maximizar el valor estratégico de los datos en la organización.

Elena Vilella

R&I Senior Design Manager Iberia en Danone, dirige proyectos de investigación y desarrollo para marcas clave como Activia, Vitalinea y Danonino.

This isn’t just about code: it’s about vision.
It’s not just a competition: it’s co-creation.

Why is this hacakathon different?

Because the challenge is real – and so is the impact. What you build during the hackathon may inspire new ways of understanding consumer behavior, contribute to sustainability, or even anticipate what’s next in food.

By registering for the hackathon, you accept the following: I authorize my data to be shared with LAUNCH IN BARCELONA S.L. and DANONE, S. A. for the purpose of sending commercial communications, by any means, including electronic ones, related to Global STEM Women. I have read and accept the Privacy Policy and I am interested in receiving commercial communications from LAUNCH IN BARCELONA S.L. and DANONE, S. A.

Participation in the Hackathon implies full acceptance of these legal terms.

FAQs

Not necessarily. We value multidisciplinary teams where every skill matters.

The event will be onsite in CosmoCaixa Barcelona.

You’ll have access to data sets and tools for data analysis, AI, design, and more.

Of course! You are invited to the breakfast and lunch on the STEM Women Congress and yogurts and water are included during all the hackathon!