22 November, 18:00 CET
24 November, 18:00 CET
Maribor, Slovenia
In-person
Join the Hackathon in Maribor!
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
In a world marked by increasing cyber threats and geopolitical tensions, EU space technology plays a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and maintaining global stability. Space-based systems provide essential services, from secure communications and navigation to disaster response and defence capabilities. As threats to satellite networks grow, protecting these assets becomes crucial for national security and economic resilience.
We invite you to join us from 22-24 November 2024 as we explore the future of defense and security. Seize the opportunity to collaborate and unlock the immense potential of EU space data.
Local Prizes
You are in luck! At the CASSINI Hackathons, you have the chance to win twice . First at a local level and second at the European level.
The top three local teams will share a €3,000 cash prize and receive tickets to the PODIM conference!
CentralPrizes
Additionally, the top three teams from all competing hackathons will receive a total of up to €9,000 in prizes in the European finals!
- 1st place: €5,000
- 2nd place: €3,000
- 3rd place: €1,000
Mentoring
The local winner will get a special business development package from Venture Factory, while all top three teams will benefit from their general business support.
On top of that, the top teams across all participating European hackathons will each be awarded an extra 100 hours of expert mentoring.
Space technology is leveraged by entrepreneurs all over the world. How can it be utilised in defence and security? Our experts will discuss the key challenges and provide valuable insights to help you design and develop your solution. There will be more than 15 experts available to boost your idea. The first names are revealed below:
Venture Factory is on a mission to help ambitious companies challenge the status quo and build invincible businesses! They run the PODIM conference and the networking platform Start:up Slovenia, as well as a business incubation centre at the University of Maribor. VF organised the 4th and 6th CASSINI Hackathon and helped the winning team (Yolanda) to launch their solution onto the market.
Join us in Maribor or attend this Hackathon remotely: all sessions and networking opportunities will be available online.
Learn from key figures in the local aerospace sector at the 8th CASSINI Hackathon in Maribor. Register now.
This hackathon is supported by the following sponsors and partners. More are going to be announced soon:
SkyLabs is a space-technology oriented company providing miniaturized on-board data handling solutions and innovative approach to space engineering. SkyLabs is primarily focusing onto high-tech tailor-made solution development, including fault tolerant hardware and software development, digital signal processing, radiation hardened by design IP core development, fast prototyping, and space/ground segment communication.
Hack-IT is a program that supports master's students from the Informatics and Information Technologies program at FERI UM in using advanced digital technologies and fostering the comprehensive development of ideas, inventions, and innovations.
Poligram is a research and software service company that offers high quality modern telematic services. They are focused on the development of services that assist us in manifacturing, logistics and other business processes.
ELES is the combined transmission and distribution system operator operator of the Republic of Slovenia. With a professional approach, know-how and advanced technology, ELES has been providing safe, reliable and uninterrupted electric power transmission throughout Slovenia and across the borders for 90 years.
Digital Innovation Hub - DIH AGRIFOOD is a »One-Stop-Shop«providing digital transformation services to organisations (farmers, farmer associations, food producers, food supply chain actors, and solution providers) through a Multi-Actor Approach (MAA) to provide safe, sustainable and quality food.
Science Park Graz is the high-tech incubator for Graz, Styria and beyond. Driven by a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, we help founders transform their ideas into internationally successful businesses. SPG also manages the European Space Agency’s Space Solutions Centre for Austria and Southeast Europe, thus covering the entire value chain of incubation.