Tech competitions launch in Brazil and Portugal to drive urban innovation

Various technology competitions are being held to foster innovation in urban management and artificial intelligence. In Francisco Beltrão, Brazil, the Ideathon GovTech event brings together university students to develop solutions for municipal administration challenges. Participants are working on projects related to urban maintenance, Zoonosis Center management, and Civil Defense service improvements.

In Aveiro, Portugal, the Aveiro Tech City Hackathon is accepting registrations until November 4, 2026. As part of Aveiro Tech Week, the competition tasks participants with solving problems in data, technology, and AI. Specific challenges include ‘Smart Aveiro: From Data to Action,’ automatic identification of urban furniture, and the application of AI in domestic environments.