Innovation and talent at the service of stainless steel
Students at Comillas ICAI present disruptive solutions in the challenge proposed by ACERINOX, S.A., in the 9th edition of the Hackathon For Smart Industry at CIC Comillas ICAI
4 November 2024
Comillas held the ninth edition of the Hackathon For Smart Industry organised by the Comillas ICAI Chair for Smart Industry, where undergraduate and postgraduate students faced the challenge of applying their creativity and technical skills to solve industry problems. This year's challenge, promoted by ACERINOX, S.A., was presented by Pedro Irastorza, assistant to the CEO of the Stainless Division in Europe, and Antonio Gayo, Strategy Director. This challenge, focused on exploiting to the maximum the potential of stainless steel, tested the ingenuity of the eight participating teams, who responded with disruptive and transforming proposals.
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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.
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