Organizing the Sustainable Packaging Hackathon – CircuPack Program
Client:
Averroes Ventures, funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cairo
Design, organization, and technical implementation of a student-focused program promoting innovation in sustainable packaging and circular economy.
Project Overview
The CircuPack Program at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, was designed to foster innovation in sustainable packaging and circular economy among engineering students through technical workshops, team-based challenges, prototyping, and expert evaluation.
Our Role
- Designed and organized the CircuPack program in collaboration with Averroes Ventures.
- Delivered expert lectures and interactive technical workshops on circular economy and sustainable packaging.
- Facilitated team-based challenges addressing real-world packaging challenges.
- Supported hands-on prototyping and material testing in ISO-certified laboratories.
- Integrated design thinking and circular design methodologies into the program.
- Coordinated final solution pitches and expert evaluation.
- Supported post-program mentoring and follow-up for promising concepts.
Key Impact
- Strengthened student understanding of circular economy and sustainable packaging principles.
- Supported the development of technically feasible and innovative packaging solutions.
- Enabled early-stage prototyping and practical testing of student concepts.
- Established a pipeline of student-led solutions for further technical development and potential implementation.