In recent years, the gap between companies and students has become wider and wider. Needs are different, expectations change, and there is often a certain fear of the unknown. However, when the opportunity arises to participate in an innovative and out-of-the-box project like Smart&Hack, one cannot miss it.

Risorse spa, an employment agency, created this format seven years ago. Smart&Hack represents a collaboration between companies, institutions and universities throughout Italy. The primary objective is to bring university students closer to companies through a shared and experiential path.

How does Smart&Hack work?

1. Challenge definition. The companies involved launch challenges on innovation topics. These challenges concern areas such as the environment, technology, health or social innovation.

2. Involvement of students. Student teams participate in the challenges. They work on real challenges, presenting innovative projects.

3. Presentation Day. During the event, teams present their work to a jury of company representatives. It is an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and ideas.

Our company proposed a challenge dedicated to the environment, which we called Optimisation&Paperless Process. The objective was to innovate and digitise the process related to machine assembly documentation. With a green perspective, we looked for solutions to reduce the use of paper and optimise the workflow.

We would like to thank our mentor, Ruben De Rocco, who guided the guys along the creative path. And a special thanks to Andrea Marchioro, who acted as spokesperson for our company.

Smart&Hack represents an effective and unconventional way to promote collaboration between different realities. It is a format that looks to the future, stimulating innovation and growth in our country.

Who knows… maybe next year it will be ours! 😉🚀