Innovation and talent at the service of stainless steel

The jury had a complex decision due to the high quality of the solutions presented, which culminated in a historical fact: instead of three, four proposals were awarded, including a second prize. This additional recognition, the first in the history of the CIC Comillas ICAI Hackathon, highlights the excellence and feasibility of the solutions proposed, which seek to revolutionize the way in which ACERINOX, S.A. reaches its customers and satisfies their needs in the market.

Do you want to know the winners?

• The first prize went to the team formed by Martin Carazo, Galo Iglesias, Miguel Álvarez, Jaime Jarauta, María Cristina de Terry and Pedro Moreno.
• Second place went to the team formed by Javier Bermejo, José Javier Cámara, Ignacio García, Juan Manuel Gómez, Marina Zorelle and Luis Eduardo Carrillo.
• There were two third prizes. On the one hand, the team formed by María Blanco, Jon Toledo, Sofía Amores, Iván Júdez, Javier Asensio and Álvaro Goya. The other winning group was formed by Rodrigo de Lemos, Mauro Liz, Sergio Jiménez, Rafael Martínez, Alberto Velasco, Carlos Martínez and Gonzalo Romero.

A tournament full of ideas, not only innovative, but also applicable in a real industrial context. The participants proposed ways to bring ACERINOX, S.A. service, traditionally addressed to large accounts, closer to a more agile and personalised market for small customers, who are looking for tailor-made solutions, technical assistance and unique quality specifications. Undoubtedly, this initiative promoted the creativity of the university community and opened the doors to new commercial strategies.