Winners of the Rising Youth hackathon at RomeCup 2025
The final hackathon of the Rising Youth project, promoted by Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS and SAP Italia, took place as part of RomeCup 2025. After months of training and experimentation, hundreds of students from all over Italy competed with innovative ideas on the theme: ‘Artificial intelligence at the service of sustainability for businesses and people’.
The day alternated between training and mentoring sessions and one-to-one meetings with the jury to present the prototypes, culminating in the screening of the mini communication campaigns created by the teams: a three-minute creative pitch to describe their vision of the future. At the end of the event, the jury of SAP experts selected the winners based on originality, quality of presentation, business impact and environmental and social sustainability.
The winning projects
1st place
Silent Help [go to app]
Class 4AIT of the A. Pacinotti Technical Industrial Institute, Fondi (Latina)
Team: Nicole Rossi, Alessandro Masiello, Siria Saccoccio
An innovative app compatible with Android, iOS and smartwatches, designed to provide timely and discreet support to victims of gender-based violence. It uses artificial intelligence and geolocation to ensure user safety. The Premium version offers advanced features for personalised protection.
Watch Rai News' in-depth coverage
- report on the app
- interview with Raffaella Mollame, Head of Communications at SAP Italia, and the winning team.
2nd place
Water Team
Team: Maksym Machkovskyi, Gabriele Bostanaru, Alessandro Frisardi, Cristian Pierpaoli, Ginevra Savagnone, Jakub Kalka, Riccardo Lotronto, Lorenzo Pasqualato
A smart water bottle with an integrated app and gamification system to combat water waste. Users accumulate points by filling up, which can be redeemed for discounts and benefits related to sustainable mobility and culture.
3rd place
Green Wave
Class 4B of the Galilei–Di Palo Institute, Salerno
Team: Francesco Catone, Igor Pierro, Vincenzo D'Auria, Vitantonio Iacullo, Davide Pompamea, Alessandra Piscopo, Alessio Alessandrini
A hydroponic pot made from recycled materials and managed via a smart app that monitors pH, temperature and hydration, promoting efficient and conscious cultivation. It reduces water waste thanks to the Pythagorean cup principle.
With Rising Youth, Fondazione Mondo Digitale and SAP continue to invest in the younger generation, promoting digital skills, environmental awareness and social responsibility.
