22 November, 18:00
24 November, 18:00 CET
Gdansk, Poland
Hybrid
Join the Hackathon in Gdansk!
Interested in space technology? Learn how to utilise it and design a solution to make Europe safer and stronger. The 8th CASSINI Hackathon provides training, mentoring, and inspiration to build your own solution and – maybe – be involved in your own space startup. Big ideas start inside the Hackathon…
Registration is free, and anyone can join – no experience necessary. Come along (in person or virtually) to hear from national experts in business and space technology. Watch our training sessions and delve into the vault of EU space data from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo. Bring or join a team, and develop a solution for one of three challenges:
- Enhancing Defence & Security with Geospatial Intelligence
- Unmanned Drone Applications for Defence & Security Operations
- Orbital Security: Navigating the Collision Frontier
Poland is now a frontier country, bordering war-torn Ukraine. We have been the target of hybrid cybersecurity attacks as well as the Nord Stream (I and II) gas line attacks. As the largest NATO country in the region, Poland is dealing with ongoing security challenges, so the theme of this edition of the Hackathon is relevant and pressing.
The weekend presents the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build new solutions in defence and security. Join us in Gdansk on November 22-24, 2024, and discover the vast potential of EU space data.
Local Prizes
At the end of the local Hackathon on 24 November, each team has the opportunity to present their solution to our expert judging panel. Three winning teams will receive prizes to support and develop their ventures.
- First prize: PLN 10.000
- Second prize: PLN 3.000
- Third prize: PLN 2.000
Central Prizes
Additionally, the top three teams from all competing hackathons will receive a total of up to €9,000 in prizes in the European finals, taking place on 27 November!
- 1st place: €5,000
- 2nd place: €3,000
- 3rd place: €1,000
Mentoring
The top 3 teams across all competing hackathons will each be awarded an additional 100 hours of expert mentoring.
Bonus Prizes
Will be announced soon!
Our Polish edition of the 8th CASSINI Hackathon is jointly organised by Pomeranian Special Economic Zone (a designated area offering tax incentives and investment support in the region of northern Poland) and Blue Dot Solutions (an international startup platform which also runs the Space3ac accelerator).
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet key figures in the space sector – and work with skilled professionals – in Gdansk this November. Register now.
This hackathon is supported by the following sponsors and partners:
