MBA Innovation Hackathon

A fast-paced, one-day innovation sprint where MBA students and prospective candidates collaborate to tackle real-world business challenges sourced directly from corporate partners.

Date

June 8, 2026

Time

09:00 - 17:00

Place

HafenCity, Hamburg

Live event

Virtual participation not available

Target

Companies of all sizes

Price

Varies by package

Why Partner With Us?

Fast, Actionable Innovation Outputs

In a single day, your challenge receives:

Fresh strategic perspectives,
Reframed problem insights,
Solution concepts and prototype storyboards,
Implementation recommendations.

You leave with concrete ideas - not post-its.

Access to Top Talent & Employer Branding

Engage directly with MBA students and high-potential professionals experiencing the Hackathon as a teaser for the MBA.

Position your company as an innovative, attractive employer and build visibility among future leaders.

Very Low Time Investment From Corporate Side

Your team’s involvement is intentionally lightweight, you provide:

A strategic challenge,
A representative for the kick-off,
A short mid-day check-in,
Participation in the final jury.

We handle the facilitation, teams, tools, and process.

Alignment With Future of Business: Digital Operations & Operational Resilience

Your challenge will be aligned with the two strategic tracks of KLU’s restructured MBA program:

Digital Operations

Automation road-mapping for functions (procurement, order management, transportation planning)
Data strategy and KPI design for end-to-end visibility and decision quality
Risk sensing and scenario planning using data and analytics

Operational Resilience

Circular economy design (closed-loop supply chains) for product category
Supplier sustainability risk assessment and mitigation
Sustainable transport choices under real constraints (cost, regulation, service level)

You select the track that best matches your strategic priorities.

Unlock Fresh Thinking for Your Strategic Challenges

What Makes This Hackathon Different?

Business first, no tech

No coding.
No technical hacking.
Just sharp thinking, structured creativity, and actionable business innovation.

Professionally facilitated

Designed and led by KLU SPARK (formerly EIH) with years of experience in challenge-driven innovation.
Aligned with KLU MBA curriculum and learning objectives.

Integrated into MBA talent development

Your challenge becomes part of the real learning experience of future leaders.
An employer branding opportunity for your company.

Who Participates

Current KLU MBA students, experienced working professionals from diverse industries, many in senior roles with up to 20+ years of expertise - bring strategic, business‑ready insight to your challenge.
Prospective MBA candidates (experiencing the program hands-on),
KLU Innovation coaches and facilitators.

A powerful mix of perspectives driving creative and robust solutions.