Técnico announced the first JunctionX Lisbon, bringing the Junction hackathon network, which started in Finland, to Portugal. The 36-hour hackathon was scheduled for 18–19 October 2025 at Técnico’s Oeiras campus, with registrations open until 1 October.
What was announced
- Teams of one to five people, open to everyone from experienced hackers to complete beginners, and to people from computer science, engineering and other backgrounds.
- Challenges set by partner companies and institutions, with themes including artificial intelligence, machine learning and technology for society.
- Mentors and industry experts on hand throughout the event, prizes, and the chance to keep developing projects afterwards.
- Partners announced at the time included Albatroz Engenharia and Glintt as challenge partners, and Jane Street and Comudel as community partners.
Who was behind it
Técnico’s event listing describes JunctionX Lisbon as run by the Gradient Association, a non-profit founded by two Técnico PhD students in Mathematics, with institutional support from Técnico. The goal was to connect academia with real business challenges and bring the Portuguese tech community closer to the international scene.