Friday, Nov. 7
6:00–7:00 PM
Welcome and livestream carousel
Saturday, Nov. 8
9:00 AM–7:00 PM Working time and workshops on pitching, needs analysis, and product/service
Sunday, Nov. 9
9:30 AM–1:30 PM Working time
1:30–7:00 PM Live pitches + final aperitivo
In person only
Registrations closed!
Are you passionate about gaming, sports or travel? At the 10th CASSINI Hackathon, you’ll get data from Copernicus, EGNOS, and Galileo to develop new solutions that reimagine the consumer experience in one of these 3 challenges.
- Immersive gameplay with space technology and data
- Space-powered performance: transforming sports
- Beyond horizons: redefining travel with space innovation
Challenges overview
#1 Enhance gameplay using Galileo positioning for dynamic experiences, satellite connectivity for real-time updates, or by integrating real-world resource data.
#2 Improve athlete analytics with GNSS, develop training plans that adapt to weather and terrain, or create immersive apps for fans.
#3 Use satellite imagery and positioning for safer, more sustainable trips, build personalised tools for travel agents, or design immersive virtual exploration experiences.
⭐ No space tech experience needed
Explore our online training library to learn about the space data that you’ll use.
⭐ No team required
You can join as a group or alone; you’ll be able to connect with other professionals to build a dream team.
⭐ You might not be a coder
Teams need creative and business people too! The Hackathon is open to everyone, at any stage in their
career.
Prizes
Central prizes
The local winners will qualify for the European competition:
- 1st place: €5,000
- 2nd place: €3,000
- 3rd place: €1,000
Local prizes
- 1st team:
- Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams LEGO set, one for every team member
- Premium pass for Milan Games Week, one for every team member
- H-FARM hoodie, one for every team member
- 2nd & 3rd teams:
- Basic pass for Milan Games Week, one for every team member
- H-FARM hoodie, one for every team member
- For all:
dedicated mentoring session with Anilkumar Dave, space economy and open innovation expert, former Head of Innovation and Tech Transfer at the Italian Space Agency
Mentoring
The top 3 teams across all competing hackathons will each be awarded an additional 6 months of expert mentoring by CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring | EUSPA.
The hackathon is an amazing networking opportunity. You’ll hear from experts in space industry, AI, gaming, technology, startups, and entrepreneurship.
H-FARM is a venture builder, creating innovation ecosystems.
It designs circles of impact to drive meaningful change and empower the new generations to lead with purpose—all fueled by AI.
It was founded in 2005 by Italian entrepreneur Riccardo Donadon with a generational purpose: to empower young minds, connecting people and ideas in ecosystems that spark ripple effects.
Its Campus, located near Venice, is the only one in Europe where startups, education, and consulting coexist.