Marketing Hackathon

Join the St Mary’s University Business Clinic Marketing Hackathon 2026!

St Mary’s University Business Clinic is thrilled to host its annual Marketing Hackathon on Thursday, 23 April, from 2–5pm. This high-energy event unites local small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), our talented undergraduate business and marketing students, and academic faculty members as mentors. In small teams, participants will collaborate in a time-limited challenge to brainstorm innovative solutions for real-world marketing issues – transforming fresh ideas into actionable strategies.

Why participate? A win-win for everyone

For businesses: Bring your marketing challenges to the table and work alongside motivated, creative students and expert faculty. Gain fresh perspectives, cutting-edge ideas, and exposure to emerging talent. It's an excellent opportunity to boost your brand awareness and build a pipeline of skilled recruits for future hiring.

For Students: Bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice, develop hands-on skills, and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment.

For all: This event fosters a virtuous cycle of innovation, growth, and collaboration – benefiting businesses, students, employers, and our academic community alike.

Event highlights

Complimentary refreshments to keep the energy high throughout the afternoon. Exciting prizes for the winning team. A fun, fast-paced atmosphere packed with creativity and real impact.

How to book

For anyone interested in recommending the event to a local business, please email businessclinic@stmarys.ac.uk

This is an event hosted and organised by the St Mary's University Business Clinic.