The primary objective of the program is to help participants gain a boost in developing their professional careers. Training essential skills for 21st-century organizations can make it easier for you to access an interesting job and company.
Hackathon for Innovation Lactalis Puleva – UGR
Developing the most accurate possible solutions to real-world challenges, within certain constraints and a limited time frame, has traditionally been the goal of “hackathons.” While hackathons originated as technology-focused events (primarily in the field of programming), the Lactalis Puleva – University of Granada Chair of Intrapreneurship and Innovation has created this innovative program that incorporates some traditional features of hackathons and adapts them to address challenges that require practical and collaborative solutions in the fields of organization and management.
Purpose of the Program
In recent years, companies around the world have emphasized the importance of having people within their organizations who possess skills related to innovation, creativity, teamwork, planning, and the efficient management of time and resources. However, university students have very limited opportunities to develop these skills through their academic journey.
The LP-UGR Innovation Hackathon, Lactalis Puleva – University of Granada, aims to become a reference forum to promote the opportunity for university students to train fundamental skills in the professional field while having an outstanding opportunity to interact with experts and executives and learn by proposing innovative and realistic solutions while working in collaboration with others. Therefore, the LP–UGR Innovation Hackathon program is aimed at providing a highly practical and experiential training to people who are pursuing university studies and are interested in experiencing a realistic management experience in the business world and boosting their professional career.
You can apply to enroll in this program while studying any undergraduate or postgraduate degree if you are excited about the possibility of participating in an innovative learning project through direct contact with a professional challenge. Those who complete this intensive program will be enhancing their professional profile through the development of some of the most important skills for advancement and professional success in the 21st century.
Program Benefits
100% of the participants in the Hackathon will receive a personalized diploma free of charge from the University of Granada Talent Incubator, including information about the skills they have developed. In addition, all participants will be given a small commemorative promotional gift and will be offered the opportunity to apply for paid internships at the multinational company Lactalis Puleva.
Furthermore, those whose projects are selected for presentation at the grand final gala will receive a special certificate from the University of Granada Talent Incubator recognizing their selection as an outstanding project, an additional promotional gift, a prize based on the evaluation of their presentation, and an invitation to participate in a networking event with experts and executives from a leading multinational company in its sector, as well as with other selected students.
Regardless of the undergraduate or master’s degree you are pursuing, this program is open to you. Please see the “Registration” section below, where you will find information on how to apply for admission to this program through the TalentiaPoint platform. We have limited spots, but please note that both the application process and participation in the program are completely free thanks to the sponsorship of the Lactalis Puleva – University of Granada Chair.
Lactalis Puleva is a leading company in the manufacturing and sale of dairy products, headquartered in Granada. Lactalis Puleva belongs to the multinational company Lactalis, based in France, with a presence on five continents, making it one of the largest food companies in the world. The program will offer participants opportunities to discuss their proposals and seek advice on their personal interests with many of the company’s executives, who manage key operational areas.
The University of Granada Talent Incubator is the first platform for talent development in a European public university. The Incubator already has significant successful experience organizing programs with leading companies in their respective fields. Students participating in the programs have rated them with an average score of 4.9 out of 5 over the past year.
Why Participate?
Program Cost
The program is COMPLETELY FREE for all selected participants. If you search online, you will see that the price to individually enroll in a similar program is quite high. In this case, the full tuition cost is sponsored for the selected participants by the company Lactalis Puleva in collaboration with the University of Granada through the Lactalis Puleva – University of Granada Chair of Intrapreneurship and Innovation.
Program Registration Application
The program is interesting for anyone studying a degree that includes a component of management and project development (e.g., economics and business, engineering, law, human resource management, psychology, architecture and construction, etc.).
Applying to participate in the program is completely free, and you only need to register in the TALENTIA platform by October 22, 2025.
Access the platform and:
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If you are not registered, sign up, complete the form, and select the program you wish to enroll in when filling out the “Personal Information” section.
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If you are already registered, log in, go to the “Update Your Profile” section, click on the “Information” tab, and select the Talent Incubator program you’re interested in.
If you are selected, we will contact you by email to confirm.
We have a limited number of spots, but we will try to accommodate as many students as possible.