Creativity and talent shine at the LP–UGR Hackathon Gala: Innovation, coffee, and five teams that won over the jury
The Lactalis Puleva headquarters became the epicenter of university innovation yesterday during the Lactalis Puleva–UGR Innovation Hackathon Gala, where the finalist teams presented their creative solutions before company executives and experts. It was an afternoon filled with excitement, groundbreaking ideas, and proposals that showcased the enormous potential of young talent.
From the very beginning, the atmosphere was charged with energy. The presentations followed one another with agility and personality, and the jury quickly highlighted the level of this edition: “It has been incredible to see how the students managed to turn a challenge as everyday as coffee into proposals capable of transforming the consumer experience,” remarked one of the executives.
Another invited expert added: “We didn’t expect such maturity in the projects. Today, we have seen the future.”
The program, which began in October inviting students from any degree to submit innovative solutions, has once again become a benchmark space for training creativity, planning, time management, and collaborative work skills. After the in-person hackathon held on October 30, the five finalist projects were selected for their originality, feasibility, and potential impact.
Finally, after the jury’s deliberation, the awards were presented as follows:
🏆 Awards Presented at the Gala
🥇 First Prize: DIGESTCAFÉ – Your well-being starts with a good coffee.
Gabriel González Rico, Laura Navarro Moreno, Alberto Montes, and Sergio López Bolívar
🥈 Second Prize: IMPACTO LATTE – Energy and strength in every sip.
Antonio Manuel De Pablos Pancorbo, Emilio Guillén Álvarez, and Alberto Rodríguez Fernández
🥉 Third Prizes (3 teams):
BUBBLE COFFEE – Every sip is explosive, juicy, and bursting with real flavor.
Alexis García Sierra, Ignacio Ruiz, José Rafael, and Fernando Valenzuela
ENDOCAFÉ – Your moment of relief and energy.
Giovana Cantero, María Criado, Elisa Fernández, Patricia Gil, and Mandy Vargas
CAFÉ VITAL MUJER – More than coffee: balance, freshness, and vitality for this new stage.
Begoña Carmona, Leticia Gormaz, Natalia Ramal, and Martina Villareal
The gala was attended by company executives and managers, who served as members of the jury and took part in the presentation of diplomas and awards. Among them were: Miguel García Cuesta, Pedro Marín García, Federico Lara Villoslada, Ceferino Rivadeneira, and Luis Molina. The event was organized and hosted by Ana Alejandra Jaén Rondán, Rosa Bergillos Hidalgo, and Aurelia Mª López Gallardo.
The gala concluded amid applause and congratulations, with a shared feeling among organizers and participants: “When talent comes together and is given a real challenge, ideas have no limits.”
