Matís will hold the so-called MAKEathon in four locations in Iceland, from 10 to 18 September, where emphasis will be placed on the utilization of by-products from the fisheries sector. The event is part of the MAKE-it! which is funded by the European Union (EIT Food).
MAKEathon takes place in Reykjavík, Akureyri, Neskaupstaður and in the Westfjords (Bolungarvík / Ísafjörður). This is an innovation competition that focuses on creating something by hand to meet a specific challenge or problem. This time, participants from diverse backgrounds will come together to find solutions to the following challenge:
How can we increase the value of raw materials from the fisheries sector to make processing more sustainable?
Participants get to work with raw materials, bones and skin of fish, and get the opportunity to "play" with it and make a prototype of a product. The project is carried out in close collaboration with FabLab in Iceland and gives participants a great opportunity to get to know the innovation environment better and also an opportunity to develop their own product.
The MAKEathon in Reykjavík, Akureyri and Neskaupsstaður has to take place mostly via the internet. * Participants get the opportunity to go to FabLab and work on creating their prototype. However, it is optional and participants are welcome to work on the project from home.
The MAKEathon in Bolungarvík / Ísafjörður takes place in collaboration with the University Center of the Westfjords and participants will meet to work on the project. *
* During the part of the project where participants meet or meet others, all the rules of the authorities related to communication and meetings regarding COVID-19 will be followed.
MAKEathonin is open to everyone, no expertise in fish processing or anything else is required and it is possible to participate and work on the project in parallel with work / school.
To follow information about MAKEathonin, you can go to the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MAKEitSEAFOOD.
