Build a better future for the planet
Against the backdrop of Atlanta’s biggest sporting moment this summer, Cox Enterprises is bringing Play With Purpose to life with a 3-day hackathon to tackle the sustainability challenges that matter most.
Form your team, pitch your solutions and you could win one of several unique prizes, or our grand prize: tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Choose your track
Sponsored by:
Energy
Innovate on energy operations for one of America’s premier energy companies.
Sponsored by:
Agriculture
Preserving resources through agriculture and water conservation tech.
Sponsored by:
Places & Spaces
Sustainable urban living. Smarter buildings and efficient use of city infrastructure.
Sponsored by:
Making & Remaking
Circular economy solutions for waste reduction and material sustainability.
Sponsored by:
Moving Things & People
Decarbonizing transport for people and logistics around the globe.
Sponsored by:
Freekick
Bring your own challenge! Any project that pushes the boundaries of sustainability.
The rewards
Grand prize:
- Four tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026
Track winners:
- Exclusive prizes for each of the six specialized tracks
All participants
- Network with career recruiters hiring for internships and early career roles.
How it works
June 14: Kickoff
Join our kickoff to learn about our detailed project statements and start building. Assemble a team of up to four students, find a team at kickoff, or compete on your own as a lone wolf.
Location: In-Person at the Biltmore Innovation Center
June 15-16: Build
Time to get heads-down. Work with your team to build the best solution possible within our tracks to compete for a variety of prizes.
Location: Wherever! Workspace will be available at the Biltmore Innovation Center.
June 17: Complete
Share your solution with our team of judges representing sustainability expertise across a variety of industries. In-person attendance is required for your team to win a prize.
Location: In-Person Required at the Biltmore Innovation Center.
What’s in it for you?
- Win extraordinary prizes, including four tickets to the FIFA World Cup.
- Bring your vision to life with winning teams securing a guaranteed late-round interview for the Cox Cleantech Residency program.
- Connect with our recruitment team on-site to discuss how your passion for solving complex problems can lead to a meaningful career.
- Present your pitch to a panel of Atlanta’s top business leaders and partners from the following organizations:
Built with Atlanta’s best
Presenting sponsor
Atlanta-based leader operating and investing in businesses that are run well and do good in the world, always building what’s next.
Operating partners
