Call for Sponsors

Sponsoring Scheme​

Mission​ & Goals​

O𝜋e\n has a mission to interconnect Greek Tech ecosystem and make Greece a strategic destination for companies, hubs, universities, communities and VCs.​

O𝜋e\n Hackathon mission stems from O𝜋e\n mission and directly supports its’ goals.​
In brief O𝜋e\n Hackathon mission is connect – try – innovate with a purpose.​

The Goals are:​
To manifest and showcase innovative ideas, built with cutting-edge technologies, towards a meaningful purpose​
To be a safe place to experiment with ideas and technologies​
To encourage collaboration and healthy competition​
To connect experts, enthusiasts, and newcomers with organizations and VCs​

The Theme​ & Our Inspiration​

On June 28th 2025, EU countries need to implement the “EU Accessibility act” which aims to have more accessible products and services for persons with disabilities, among other improvements.​

This was our inspiration to orchestrate an O𝜋e\n Hackathon with the theme “Innovate for Accessibility”​

We shall focus on specific challenges within the broader accessibility area​
Use of AI to create apps is the main pillar of the Hackathon​
O𝜋e\n Hackathon

Identity

Non-profit / Organized by volunteers.​
~20 teams / ~100 people competing at the Hackathon​
Have ~20 subject matter experts as judges and mentors​
Pre-Hackathon workshops​
Getting consultation from Accessibility experts​
Promote the Greek SW industry, academia and tech ecosystem​
Great Networking opportunities​
3-days event @ an amazing venue​

Who we are​

A Team of engaged volunteers that organize one of the biggest tech events in Greece -O𝜋e\n conf- since 2019 with more than 600 attendees, 20 sponsors, 20 speakers​
We also executed a stellar OpenHackathon with 11 teams last November.2024, along with O𝜋e\n conf​
Have formed a Non-Profit company (Open Unity AMKE) to host OpenHackathon and OpenConf.
We are employed in various tech companies across Greece and abroad​ and are active in the wider Greek Tech ecosystem.

Support

Sponsoring Options​

Support financially the hackathon: ​

Exclusive sponsor​

Platinum
Gold
Item Sponsors: Sponsor critical event items:​
 – Audience gifts, swags​
 – Lunch, snack, coffee​
 – Infrastructure
Contact us to discuss other opportunities to support the event

Platinum Sponsor :
Presence:​
 – 4sqm booth space including branded Backdrop, carpet, branded infodesk and chairs.​
 – Stage presence: up to 10-minute speaking opportunity at the opening​
 – Logo in Publicity banner​
 – Hackathon official swag bag with sponsor and hackathon logos​
 – Custom-branded merchandize in participants kits​
Hackathon rituals​
 – Up to 1 Hackathon Judge / Up to 2 Hackathon Mentors​
 – Sponsor owns an award “Sponsor Award” and chooses the team to award at closing ceremony​
 – Networking with winning teams, mentors, judges​
 – Interact with hackathon contestants and get contacts/ leads​
Publicity:​
 – Virtual booth with company description, logo, info, etc on our website.​
 – Logo on Oπe\n Hackathon website​
 – Logo in summary hackathon video.​
Social media promotion.​
@ O𝜋e\n Conf 2025 :​
 – 5% discount for Sponsoring packages of O𝜋e\n Conf 2025​
 – During Open conf 2025, Winning teams will present own idea and a clear reference to Open.Hackathon sponsor as well​

Gold Sponsor x3
Presence:​
 – dedicated space, Desk with chairs.​
 – Logo in Publicity banner​
 – Custom-branded merchandize in participants kits​
 – Can bring own roll-up benner
Hackathon rituals​
 – Up to 1 Hackathon Mentors​
 – Interact with hackathon contestants and get contacts/ leads​
Publicity:​
 – Virtual booth with company description, logo, info, etc on our website.​
 – Logo on Oπe\n Hackathon website​
 – Social media promotion.​​

Item sponsors​

Food and Coffee

Coffee & snacks

How Coffee sponsor(s) will be promoted​

 – Sponsor(s) logo(s) at the publicity banner​
 – Social media announcements​
 – Presence in Open sponsors page​
 – Own virtual booth​
 – Sponsor(s) banner near coffee spots​
 – Sponsor(s) can bring own branded cups​

* This is the filter coffee offered with assorted sweets​

Food and Catering

How Food sponsor will be promoted​

 – Sponsor(s) logo(s) at the publicity banner​
 – Social media announcements​
 – Presence in Open sponsors page​
 – Own virtual booth​
 – Sponsor(s) banner near food catering spots​

Other

Takeaways (1 sponsor per item)​

 – PU notebooks ​branded
 – Aluminum water bottle 650 ml branded​
 – Foldable umbrella branded​
 – Powerbank 2200mAh with key ring branded​
 – Stickers branded​

How takeaway sponsors will be promoted​

 – Sponsor logo at the main event banner​
 – Sponsor logo at the takeaway (along with Open logo)​
 – Social media announcements​
 – Presence in Open sponsors page​
 – Own virtual booth​

Photo Booth (1 sponsor)​

Branded photobooth​
Unlimited prints of branded photostrips 5x15cm​
Social media / mail upload 2xtablets​

How Photo booth sponsor will be promoted​

 – Sponsor(s) logo(s) at the publicity banner​
 – Sponsor logo on the photoBooth​
 – Sponsor banner at the photobooth​
 – Social media announcements​
 – Presence in Hackathon sponsors page​
 – Own virtual booth​
 – Network with audience taking photos

Empower Innovation for Accessibility

Become a sponsor of the Open Hackathon and empower the next generation of tech talent.