On 9 April, the 7th edition of MERIThON took place in Riga, bringing together students for an engaging hackathon organized in collaboration with Riga Technical University (RTU) and Riga Business School (RBS). Participants worked in teams to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world technological challenges in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) in Manresa, UPC Manresa, has held a new edition of MERIThON (6th MERIThON), the hackathon linked to the Digital Europe MERIT project, with the participation of 32 students organised into 9 teams who developed innovative solutions based on real-world technological challenges.
The MERIT project was prominently featured at the UPC exhibition space during MWC Barcelona 2026, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, held from 2 to 5 March 2026 in Barcelona.
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From 24 to 26 February, the MERIT project was showcased at the stand of CIT UPC during Foro Transfiere 2026, held at the Málaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre (FYCMA) in Málaga (Spain).
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On 6 February, UPC Manresa hosted the Central Catalonia Digital Forum, bringing together students, professionals and local companies. The Central Catalonia Digital Forum aimed to connect technological talent with the local business ecosystem and to address current challenges related to digital transformation. The event created a collaborative space where students, academic staff, professionals and companies could exchange perspectives on innovation, sustainability and future digital trends.
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), represented by the UPC Technology Center (CIT UPC), showcased the MERIT project at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), held from 3 to 6 February in Barcelona. ISE 2026 marked a record-breaking edition, welcoming more than 92,000 attendees from around the world and once again consolidating its position as the leading international tech show for audiovisual technologies, systems integration and immersive experiences.
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On Friday, February 6, the Central Catalonia Digital Forum will be held at the UPC Manresa Auditorium, a two-hour event (from 12:00 to 14:00) designed to connect emerging digital talent with local companies and foster collaboration between the academic world and the productive ecosystem of Central Catalonia.
The Digital Europe MERIT Project is launching a new set of industry surveys focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The aim is to collect valuable insights from industry stakeholders on current and future technologies, as well as the skills needed to support their effective adoption.
As part of our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to engage at least four contributors annually from SMEs, companies, industry associations, and employees in the co-creation and continuous improvement of our master program, we are organizing a Follow-Up & Co-Creation Session. This meeting provides a platform to review achievements, showcase how industry input has been integrated into the curriculum, and discuss future collaboration strategies.
[15.01.2025 11:00 CET] Industry–Academia Follow-Up & Co-Creation Session 2026 Read More »
This course is specifically designed for professionals and companies that operate or manage industrial environments and want to gain a clear, practical, and strategic view of control system security. Through a compact and dynamic format, you’ll explore the key foundations of industrial cybersecurity, the IEC 62443 standard, and best practices for protecting OT systems and critical infrastructures.
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