Calling all entrepreneurial students! Impacthon is a 12-hour student challenge organised by PLNT Leiden and PLNT Students. Working in diverse teams, participants join a hands-on interdisciplinary experience where they explore one of three available themes.
Date? Saturday April 18 2026
Time? 10:00 – 22:00
Where? PLNT, Leiden
For whom? University/Hogeschool Students of all disciplines
This year’s overall theme, ‘Nourishing neighborhoods’, allows participants to define their own problem and challenge within one of the following:
- Green Neighborhood
- Safe Neighborhood
- Connected neighborhood
During Impacthon, students will:
- Identify and frame a real-world problem
- Research and explore the context
- Ideate and prototype a solution
- Collaborate across disciplines and perspectives
- Pitch their concept to peers and partners
Their final outputs include concepts, prototypes, or frameworks that address real-life challenges.
What you can win
The Impacthon is not only about impact on the world, but also about impact on your life. That’s why the winning team will receive €2000 to invest in a workshop or course that inspires and grows you.
Whether you dream of taking a photography course or want to take a surfing workshop, you choose your path. How will you make an impact?
Sign up for free at https://plnt.nl/en/events/impacthon-2/