Eviden and Partners drive Innovation for Safer Cycling at Cycling Hack 2024 in Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland – November 18, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security reached an exciting milestone with the successful conclusion of the Cycling HACK 2024 Pitch Session, held on September 26^th at ETH Zurich. Co-organized with Swiss Cycling, alongside key partners The Zurich Sports Analytics Club, Veloforum, Stadt Zürich, and Kanton Zürich, the event gathered approximately 30 participants, organized into eight teams, who presented their solutions for improving cycling safety in Zurich to a panel of judges.

The teams, composed of cycling enthusiasts, developers, and creative thinkers, had been working intensively over the previous week, developing ideas ranging from app prototypes to infrastructure improvements using open data like traffic accident statistics and city cycling data. The Pitch Session allowed these teams to showcase their solutions in five-minute presentations, competing for a chance to advance to the final award ceremony and win some top prizes.

Eviden played a central role in not only organizing the event but also in providing participants with access to its digital expertise and guidance. This approach reflects Eviden’s broader mission to leverage technology to solve complex challenges in society.

Tom Mault, Eviden AG highlighted the energy and creativity on display, stating, “The quality of ideas presented at the Pitch Session exceeded our expectations. It’s inspiring to see so many innovative minds come together with a shared vision for making Zurich a safer place for cyclists.”

Lucas Schmid, Swiss Cycling’s representative praised the collaborative spirit of the event, saying, “The Hackathon has truly shown how innovative thinking and data can drive positive change. We’re excited to see how these projects will contribute to making cycling in Zurich safer.”

The top five teams were selected to proceed to the final round, held the following day at the Stadthaus in Zurich, where an award ceremony celebrated the most promising ideas. The top prize went to Daylight ASAP, a team that developed a solution using aerial imagery to identify high-risk intersections and proposed targeted improvements, such as removing parking spaces that obstruct cyclists’ visibility. This practical yet data-driven approach immediately caught the attention of representatives from the city and canton, who engaged with the team about potential implementation.

The top team was awarded tickets to the Cycling Road World Championships, a velodrome cycling experience, and signed cycling jerseys, along with an exclusive opportunity to meet Eviden’s recruiting team. Following the award ceremony, participants, partners, and judges gathered for a celebratory reception at Haus zum Rüden, where they shared ideas and reflected on the event.

Eviden extends a special thanks to its partners, including Swiss Cycling who helped lead the initiative, The Zurich Sports Analytics Club, Veloforum, Stadt Zürich, Kanton Zürich, and ETH Zürich. Their collaboration and support made Cycling HACK 2024 a success. The event highlighted the potential of technology and community collaboration in driving the future of urban mobility.

For more details about the event please visit cyclinghack.ch.