Challenge → project
We identify priority needs, engage residents and experts, and shape a portfolio of solutions for a place.
Hub of innovations for cities · since 2018
Hackathons and programmes for real change
SYNCHRO SPACE brings cities, business, research and international partners together to address complex challenges — and prepare solutions for implementation.
Research - hackathons - acceleration - implementation
An international interdisciplinary community addressing real challenges.
SYNCHRO SPACE archive · urban hackathon, 2019
What SYNCHRO SPACE does
We organise collaboration.
We develop solutions.
We design and deliver full-cycle hackathons, research and innovation programmes, combining methodology, teams, expertise and the infrastructure to make them work.
Expertise → solution
We bring together interdisciplinary teams for corporate and sector challenges, applied development and testing new approaches.
Programme → result
We manage programme design, participant coordination, delivery, evaluation and support for next steps.
Beyond IT
Urban challenges need
different professions
Our work spans engineering, spatial, environmental, social and digital solutions.
Construction and recovery
Bio-based materials, energy efficiency, housing and urban infrastructure.
Industry and research
Applied research, engineering, manufacturing, mobility and energy.
Place transformation
Just transition in coal-mining towns, the environment, public spaces and tourism.
Community services
Education, public services, cultural exchange and digital tools.
Our scale
Eight years of practice.
Measurable experience.
events and programmes
from prototypes to pilots
and experts
SYNCHRO SPACE’s consolidated experience as of 2026. Individual solution stages are described in the programme cases.
Selected work · 2018–2026
From a community challenge
to an international programme
Six examples of our work. A separate page brings together all programmes, hackathons and events.
Livelihood Hackathons
Three in-person hackathons for 12 communities, covering education, public services and urban development. SYNCHRO SPACE designed and delivered the hackathon cycle.
Result: 6 winning teams; €45,000 in IOM funding for further solution development.
Part of Livelihood+. Funded by BMZ through KfW.
Programme website Final hackathon press releases (UA)
Rebuild Green 2030
An international green recovery programme: from municipal needs and an urban hackathon to acceleration, consortia and implementation.
2024–2025 cycle: 60+ municipal needs reviewed, 20+ municipalities, 16 countries, 600 participants and 35 experts. 4 projects continued development; 2 pilots implemented.
Co-organised by SYNCHRO SPACE and FIABCI-Ukraine. Sustainability partner: Modulina Straw Panels.
Programme website Projects and their current stages
Butterfly Effect:
Mine New Ideas!
Just transition in Myrnohrad and Chervonohrad: systems research, deep listening to communities and nature, a hackathon and a portfolio of initiatives.
Result: a research foundation and a portfolio of interconnected solutions for the transformation of coal-mining towns.
The programme was delivered with the official support of four Ukrainian ministries and two regional administrations.
All programme stages on the UNDP website
Strade e Piazze Gentili
A hackathon in the official Milano Design Week 2025 programme. Its goal was to transform Milan’s Turro-Martesana neighbourhood: rethinking public spaces around Via Scutari and connecting residents through design, art and digital technology.
Result: six phygital projects connecting physical space and digital interaction.
SYNCHRO SPACE founder Alissa Bankovska took part as a co-organiser, contributing to programme work and mentoring. Partner support: Immobiliare Falco, Modulina and TAF Abrasivi.
Projects and results at SC3 Milano
Basicò Tourism Innovation
A solution incubator for tourism development in small towns: potential assessment, a Pitch & Demo Session and selection of a solution for piloting.
Result: six teams presented solutions; a tourism innovation incubator model was launched.
In partnership with Comune di Basicò and ISIVI.
SYNCHRO SPACE post-release
SYNCHRO SPACE Urban Hackathons
SYNCHRO SPACE interdisciplinary urban hackathons: real city challenges and co-creation with communities, public authorities, business and experts.
Result: teams and project proposals for urban environments and services.
Organised by SYNCHRO SPACE, alongside development of its innovation ecosystem.
Explore our hackathon historyMore programmes, labs and events — since 2018.
All programmes, hackathons and eventsOur approach
One process.
Four stages.
We agree each stage’s format and depth with the partner, based on the challenge and available resources.
- 01
Understand the challenge
Data, interviews, user needs and alignment on priorities.
Output: a clear brief and success criteria. - 02
Build the ecosystem
Challenge owners, teams, mentors, experts and partners.
Output: relevant expertise and shared working rules. - 03
Create and test
A hackathon or lab: facilitation, prototyping and expert evaluation.
Output: solutions, prototypes and selected teams. - 04
Prepare implementation
Validation, incubation or acceleration, pilot sites and funding pathways.
Output: a development plan and partnerships for the next step.
Online, in person or hybrid
Publicly documented
Recognition
and institutional trust
Partnerships, research and awards.
European Commission · DG RTD
SYNCHRO SPACE’s experience is included in the study Fostering knowledge valorisation through citizen engagement.
European Commission studyNew European Bauhaus Festival · 2026
Rebuild Green 2030, together with Circular Lab Ukraine, received the Best Innovation award, as reported in the festival’s official publication.
Festival resultsUkrainian Enterprise Promotion Awards · 2025
Rebuild Green 2030 won in the Supporting Sustainable Transition category. The project was submitted by FIABCI-Ukraine.
Official Ministry of Economy announcement (UA)Habitat Professionals Forum
Rebuild Green 2030 applies the Recovering the Future Framework to collaborative recovery project development in Ukraine.
Habitat Professionals Forum at UN-HabitatInternational partnerships
SYNCHRO SPACE hackathons have been delivered in partnership with and funded by leading international organisations, including UNDP and IOM, as well as BMZ, KfW and embassies — from programme design to event delivery and solution implementation.
Official cooperation with 5+ Ukrainian ministries, regional and municipal authorities, cities and communities.
Start with your challenge
What challenge
shall we address together?
Tell us what your city, organisation or business needs — and we will discuss the right programme format.
Contact us