KOFOLA IDEATHON 2026
Five hours. Four real challenges. One winner.
Kofola launches an ESG challenge
Kofola invites students from all disciplines to take part in its ESG challenge. It doesn’t matter what you study or whether you have prior ESG experience. During one intensive day, you will work in a team of around five people on real ESG challenges Kofola is currently facing. This is not about theory — it’s about developing practical, feasible solutions to selected topics.
Why go for it?
Rajec & sports events
How to reduce packaging waste at running races?
More than 42,000 liters of water are consumed annually at Rajec sports events. Both 0,75 liter bottles and tap water from KEG barrels are used. The goal is to take the model even further.
You will solve
- specific redesign of one element of the drinking regimen,
- reducing the number of disposable packaging,
- a pilot scenario for one stop of the race.
The output must be logistically feasible and economically defensible.
Packaging of the future
Does PET have a real alternative?
Bioplastics such as PEF, PLA or new materials such as nonoilen already exist. The question is whether they make sense in real production.
You will solve
- replacement of a specific part of the packaging (bottle, cap or label),
- comparison of 2–3 realistic material variants,
- recommendation for the next step for Kofola.
This is not about sci-fi materials, but about making a realistic decision.
Coffee grounds as a source
Waste or business opportunity?
In administrative buildings and catering establishments, tens of kilograms of coffee grounds are produced every week. Today, it is primarily waste.
You will solve
- a specific method of using coffee grounds,
- logistics model of collection and processing,
- the economic sustainability of the pilot solution.
The goal is a simple, regionally feasible model.
A Drop of the Rajecká Valley
How to involve the public in landscape restoration?
Kvapka systematically restores the landscape's ability to retain water. Funding from Kofola is stable. The goal is to engage the public and create a long-term support model.
You will solve
- the mechanics of engaging people,
- a regular or recurring support model,
- pilot scenario for the first year of operation.
This is not a one-time collection, but a long-term relationship.
The project is organized in cooperation with Impact Hub and Kofola
Don't wait, capacity is limited.
You can register until April 24, 2026, the Ideathon will take place on April 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM at Impact Hub Ostrava. Participation is free, refreshments will be provided, and we will reimburse your travel expenses.
We will select participants and assemble them into teams of approximately five people based on applications to create balanced interdisciplinary teams.
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