24 March, 17:00 CET–
26 March, 19:00 CET
Fiera del Levante, Padiglione Centro Congressi, Lungomare Starita 4, 70132, Bari (BA)
Hybrid
Join the Hackathon in Bari!
Can you create solutions using space technology to help strengthen Europe’s security? The 5th CASSINI Hackathon is open for entries.
Be inspired by experts, learn to access data from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo, and connect with a team to build your solution. There are three challenges on the theme of defence:
- Enabling cross-terrain mobility
- Making the seas more secure
- Protecting our critical infrastructure

Join us in Bari next 24-26 March!
A unique opportunity to connect with professionals and gain valuable insights into the space-tech ecosystem.
All you need is an interest in space technology – and the motivation to develop a winning idea. There are local and international prizes for the best teams, including the support they need to launch their ventures!
The event is organized by Planetek Italia and Sprint Lab in cooperation with Italian Space Agency, Apulian Aerospace District, AIKO, D-Orbit, Latitudo40, negg, OnData, University and Polytechnic of Bari, and so forth.
Prizes
Planetek Italia’s judging panel will choose three winners to receive €13,000+ of business mentoring and support.
Latitudo40 Prize: € 1,500 to the best idea, offered by Latitudo 40
OVHcloud Start-up Prize: €10,000 in cloud credits and direct access to the OVHcloud startup programme to the best 2 ideas, offered by OVHcloud
Diversity & Inclusion Prize: € 1,000 for the most diverse and inclusive team, offered by DTA
Startup Challenge Camp Prize: 3 full-immersion days for the top 3 teams to refine your idea, offered by SprintLab
Hacking Talent Prize: € 500 and 1 month of work in Planetek Italia to the most brilliant hacker, chosen by mentors
Mentoring
The top 3 teams across all hackathons will be awarded an additional 100 hours of expert mentoring.
Interest in the space sector is soaring – and you’ll get an inside perspective from our expert panel:































Planetek Italia was founded in 1994 to “simplify the complexity of space” and help users understand and protect our world. The company produces solutions for different sectors, from environmental to security.
Planetek partners with Sprint Lab, which runs training programmes for students and connects them with innovative companies and opportunities. Combined, the two teams offer unparalleled knowledge and advantages for participants in the 5th CASSINI Hackathon.
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about satellite technology – and build your own solutions – from some of Italy’s top experts in the sector.
This hackathon is supported by the following sponsors and partners: