AIT—Hack to Decarbon 

Decarbonization Nexus

Date: 11-12 September 2025, Venue: Entrepreneurship Center

Organizer: Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC), AIT

Main Sponsor: Asian Institute of Technology

Co-organizers: Entrepreneurship Center

Chair of the Organizing Committee: Prof. Dieter Trau & Mrs. Sireesha Bantu 

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Join the “Hack to Decarbon” Hackathon: Your Ideas, Our Planet, One Net-Zero Future

Are you an aspiring change-maker, a visionary problem-solver, or a passionate innovator? Here’s your chance to take bold action for the planet. Be part of something transformative at the “Hack to Decarbon” Hackathon—a dynamic platform where technology, creativity, and sustainability collide to fight climate change head-on.

Set against the backdrop of the Decarbonization Nexus 2025, this interuniversity hackathon is a key feature of a two-day institute-wide sustainability event hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 11–12 September 2025. The Nexus is more than just a gathering—it’s a movement to connect brilliant minds and empower real-world solutions. Through research exhibitions, interactive workshops, innovation booths, and this hackathon, AIT is proudly reaffirming its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

The Hackathon invites students and young professionals from across universities to collaboratively tackle one of the most pressing global issues of our time: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With our planet facing an escalating climate crisis—intensified by rising temperatures, extreme weather, and disappearing ecosystems—there is no time to waste. Global frameworks like the Paris Agreement have laid the foundation, but real change needs real action. And that’s where you come in.

Around the world, countries and companies are pledging net-zero targets, joining initiatives like the UN’s Race to Zero, and embedding sustainability into policy, finance, and operations. Yet innovation at the grassroots—driven by individuals like you—is the force that can bridge ambition and action.

Hack to Decarbon is your opportunity to be that bridge.

This isn’t just another coding event. It’s a high-energy, impact-driven platform for co-creation. Whether your strength lies in climate tech, behavioral science, renewable.  Participants will work in diverse teams to develop, prototype, and pitch their game-changing ideas related to energy, the circular economy, ESG innovation, or nature-based solutions.

Guided by experts, enriched with mentoring, and supported by interactive learning sessions, you’ll transform knowledge into impact. Your mission? Your mission is to design scalable, sustainable solutions that directly contribute to carbon reduction or removal, thereby accelerating the transition to a net-zero society.

At the end of the hackathon, you’ll present your innovations to a distinguished panel of judges comprising climate experts, sustainability experts, tech leaders, and industry partners. Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative, impactful, and feasible solutions, but the real reward is the opportunity to join a global community of changemakers driving the future of decarbonization.

This is more than a competition—it’s a call to action. Be a part of Hack to Decarbon and help reimagine what’s possible. Whether you’re a coder, designer, researcher, or entrepreneur—your skills and ideas are needed.

Register today and take your place at the frontlines of climate innovation. Because the race to zero needs all of us—and it starts with you.

Click here for the registration form. 

Deadline: 5 September 2025 (extended till 8th September)

Celebrate Innovation. Drive Impact. Win Big at the “Hack to Decarbon” Hackathon!

The “Hack to Decarbon” Hackathon is more than just a competition—it’s a stage to showcase your vision, creativity, and leadership in building a carbon-neutral future. This is your chance to be recognized for bold ideas and breakthrough solutions that can accelerate the world toward net-zero emissions.

The spotlight is on you and your team—and the most outstanding solutions will earn not only recognition but also prestigious awards and cash prizes for their innovation, impact, and implementation potential.

🏆 AWARD CATEGORIES

🥇 Best Decarbonization Solution – THB 15,000
Honoring the most comprehensive and effective strategy for reducing or removing greenhouse gas emissions, this award goes to the team whose solution best aligns with the full scope of net-zero goals. Show us your big-picture thinking and practical brilliance!

💡 Most Innovative Emission Reduction Solution – THB 10,000
Awarded to the team that dares to think differently. If your idea redefines how we tackle emissions—through creativity, originality, or a disruptive approach—this category is for you.

💻 Best Technology-Driven Emission Solution – THB 7,000
This award recognizes the team with the most scalable, tech-enabled, and sustainable solution—whether it’s through AI, IoT, data analytics, or smart finance models for green investments. Bring your tech game and show us how innovation meets impact.

🎯 JUDGING CRITERIA

Your solution will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts based on five core dimensions:

• Effectiveness (20%): How well does your solution reduce or remove emissions? Is the impact measurable and significant?
• Innovation (20%): Is your idea fresh, creative, and disruptive? Can it be scaled to inspire systemic change?
• Feasibility (20%): Is your plan realistic, technically sound, and economically viable?
• Potential Impact (20%): What’s the broader change your solution can spark? Will it scale or inspire others to take action?
• Presentation & Communication (20%): How well do you tell your story? Are your ideas presented with clarity, passion, and persuasive insight?

This is your moment to make your mark, earn recognition, and contribute to a movement that matters.

🔗 Visit: http://osc.ait.ac.th/hackathon/
Secure your spot in this game-changing event, and join us in hacking for a more sustainable future.

Let’s innovate. Let’s decarbonize. Let’s win.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dieter Trau 

Chair of the Organizing Committee

“Hack to Decarbon” Hackathon