The 2nd International MERIThON, co-organized by the MERIT and SustAInLivWork projects, concluded with the video pitch session and winner ceremony, marking another milestone in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) solution boosting to increase the EU innovation level. Over four evenings, teams from diverse backgrounds and institutions united to tackle AI-driven challenges, showcasing creativity, problem-solving skills, and technological expertise.

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The most dedicated teams will pitch their ideas on the evening of the 22nd of November. If you are interested in how the AI could help solving different challenges or are eager to exploit the potential of the ideas and participants potential – join the MERIThON event, at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

MERIThON

Six month ago the 1st International MERIThON gathered enthusiasts to solve challenges, proposed by different partners and concentrated on multiple areas of advanced digital skills: artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; internet of things; other ICT areas. It took place simultaneously in Vilnius, Lithuania and Manresa, Spain. Teams gathered, solved the challenges, pitched it and received the certificates …

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🦾The event attracted a diverse group of 22 participants, including graduates and current undergraduate students from UPC, as well as professionals interested in enhancing their digital skills. This mix provided a rich environment for learning and collaboration. 📒The MERIThON was structured around five teams, each tackling a unique challenge. The attendees were mentored and judged …

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NOD Baltic

NOD Baltic – Official representative of ESET in Lithuania. They actively contribute to industry resistance to the newest cybersecurity threats. The list of solutions NOD Baltic offers is not limited to ESET antivirus only. Different protection and management systems are offered. The key element between proposed products – innovative solutions for the modern user. The …

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NKSC challenge

National Cyber Security Centre under the Ministry of National Defence (NCSC) is the main Lithuanian cyber security institution. They are responsible for unified management of cyber incidents, monitoring and control of the implementation of cyber security requirements, accreditation of information resources. NCSC serves not only the governmental and enterprise needs but steps up to reach the …

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Everwest special challenge

In the MERIThON participant from Spain and Lithuania will be competing in parallel. They will have a chance to win multiple prizes, dedicated to specific location best solutions. The buzz surrounding this event has brought additional opportunities compete between different location teams. Everwest company has announced a special prize of 500 euros for the most …

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challenges

The first challenges are already posted (https://digitalmerit.eu/merithon/merithon-challenges) but more of them are waiting to be published. For your convenience, each of them is linked to the recommended set of skills: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things and Other advanced digital skills. This is just initial visions of the challenge owners and your solution might be …

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MERIThon is an ideathon, organized by MERIT project. This event is organized for the first time, but will become a yearly event, gathering everyone, willing to find a solution for relevant ICT problem, upskill and prove their merit in advanced digital skills. The event is synchronized among two locations – Vilnius, Lithuania and Manresa, Spain. …

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