Website

Join DISCORD

Space Tech

Tecnologia Espacial

Tourism

Turismo

VR/AR

Gaming

Space

CASSINI Hackathons - EU Space for Consumer Experience

CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring

Create innovative consumer experiences using EU space technologies

Registration Opening

Big Ideas Campaign Starting

Last Call for Registrations

 Registration Deadline

 Hackathon Weekend Starting

The Final Sprint

Submission Deadline

Local Pitch Contest and Awards Show

Demo Day and Awards Ceremony

End of the CASSINI Hackathon

Demo Day and Award Ceremony

<h2>10<sup>th</sup> CASSINI Hackathon: EU Space for Consumer Experience</h2><p>The 10th edition of the CASSINI Hackathon challenges participants to leverage European space technologies to reimagine consumer experiences in gaming, sports, and tourism. This event brings together coders, problem-solvers, and innovators from across Europe to develop cutting-edge solutions that can transform entertainment, enhance sports performance, and create smarter and more sustainable travel experiences.</p><p>Take part in this brand new edition of the CASSINI Hackathons and get the chance to win one of three overall prizes: cash prizes of up to 5.000€ and 6 months of expert mentoring from notable professionals in the space industry! Check the information below to learn more about the CASSINI Hackathons.</p><p><br /></p><h3 class="fr-text-uppercase">1. REGISTer to the hackathon</h3><p>Hit the  "⚡<strong> LOG IN TO JOIN</strong>" or "⚡<strong>JOIN HACKATHON</strong>" button to join, depending on whether you have an account on TAIKAI or if you have to create one.) Your registration will be finalised once you have <strong>filled out</strong> <strong>our registration form </strong>where you'll pick your hackathon location. </p><p>There you go, now you are part of the 10th CASSINI Hackathon: EU Space for Consumer Experience! <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f389.svg)"> </span>  <strong>As a next step,</strong> go to the matchmaking tab and search for <strong>teammates</strong>. Teams have to be built before the start of the Hackathon Weekend (7 November 2025).</p><p> </p><h3>2. PRIZES</h3><p><span>This is your chance!</span> <strong>At the CASSINI Hackathons, you have the chance to win twice<span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/270c.svg)"> </span>. </strong>First at a local level and second at the European level.</p><p><strong>Local prizes -</strong> Each hackathon location has its own unique set of prizes for the local winners and runner-ups. Take a look at what you can win at the local level by checking the subpages of the local hackathons.</p><p><strong>Overall prize -</strong> At the European level, the three top hackathon teams will win the big cash prize of <strong>9.000€</strong> in total (1st place:<strong> 5.000€,</strong> 2nd place:<strong> 3.000€, </strong>3rd place:<strong> 1.000€</strong>) and get access to the CASSINI Mentoring, a 6-month mentoring programme that includes <strong>100 hours of mentoring</strong> <strong>by top experts</strong> and is designed to turn your hackathon project into a successful business.</p><p><br /></p><h3 class="fr-text-uppercase">3. WHAT ARE THE CASSINI HACKATHONS?</h3><p>The CASSINI Hackathons &amp; Mentoring is a unique project that takes place simultaneously in <strong>10 different locations</strong>.</p><table class="fr-dashed-borders" style="width:100%"><thead><tr><th colspan="2" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">HACKATHON LOCATIONS <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f447.svg)"> </span> </th></tr></thead><tr><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle"><div>Belgium</div></td><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Italy</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Bulgaria</td><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Kosovo</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Finland</td><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">New Caledonia</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Germany</td><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Poland</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Greece</td><td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle">Slovakia</td></tr></table><p><br />The 10th CASSINI Hackathon challenges you to develop innovative concepts and products in the consumer experience sector by using space data, signals, and technologies. This edition’s challenges focus on:</p><ul><li><strong>Immersive Gameplay with Space Technology &amp; Data</strong></li><li><strong>Space-Powered Performance – Transforming Sports</strong></li><li><strong>Beyond Horizons – Redefining Travel with Space Innovation</strong></li></ul><p>Showcase your inventive spirit by creating viable solutions that make everyday life more engaging, connected, and sustainable.</p><p>For full challenge descriptions, check out our website: <a href="https://cassini.eu/hackathons" target="_blank">cassini.eu/hackathons</a>  </p><p><em>*Please note that our challenges are referred to as 'Categories' inside the TAIKAI platform!</em></p><p><br /></p><h3 class="fr-text-uppercase">4. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?</h3><p>Students, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, researchers, and others are welcome to participate. You are eligible if <strong>you are 18 years old </strong><strong>or older</strong> at the start of the Hackathon (7 November) and <strong>reside either in the </strong><a href="https://european-union.europa.eu/easy-read_en" target="_blank"><strong>European Union</strong></a><strong> (any country) or in a non-EU country associated with </strong><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Horizon Europe</strong></a><strong> (or in ongoing negotiations for an association)</strong>. All teams must have at least 3 team members and can go up to a maximum of 8 members.</p><p><br /></p><h3>5. IMPORTANT DATES</h3><p>💡 <strong>1</strong><strong>3 - 24 October 2025</strong><strong> | Big Ideas Campaign</strong></p><p>Join us for this series of online evening events where we aim to spark your creativity and help you meet fellow team members. We kick off with our launch session, then dive into the key space technologies and how they are used in the EU. Pick and choose the sessions that interest you and be ready to be inspired.</p><p>📅 <strong>31</strong><strong> October 2025 </strong><strong>| Registration Deadline</strong></p><p>Register before the deadline - this applies to both you AND your teammates.</p><p>🤓 <strong>7</strong><strong> - 9</strong><strong> November 2025 | The Hackathon Weekend</strong></p><p>The main event! Join hundreds of participants around Europe as you develop new products and services that contribute to the future of European space innovation. Each location will select one winning team at the end of the weekend to move on to the Demo Day &amp; Awards Ceremony.</p><p>🏆<strong> 12 November 2025 | Demo Day &amp; Awards Ceremony</strong></p><p>The winners of the local hackathons from around Europe will come together to pitch their solutions in front of an expert jury that will select the top 3 hackathon projects. This event is open to the public to join.</p><p><br /></p><h3>6. JUDGING CRITERIA</h3><p>Both at the local level and the European level your solutions will be judged against three simple criteria.</p><ol><li><strong>Relevance (33%) - </strong>Does the project address one of the hackathon's three challenges? Does the project make use of Copernicus, Galileo and/or EGNOS data and signals?</li><li><strong>Innovativeness (33%) - </strong>How innovative is the idea compared to products/services that are already on the market? Is there potential for a viable business case?</li><li><strong>Quality of the team (33%) - </strong>Do the technical, business and creative expertise of the team members match the needs of the project? </li></ol><p>In case you have questions check the FAQ tab or simply email us at<strong> </strong><a href="mailto:hello@hackathons.cassini.eu">hello@hackathons.cassini.eu</a>. We'll be glad to help!</p><p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Please read our <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/sites/default/files/2025-08/20250312_CASSINI%20Hackathons%20-%20Platform%20and%20Events%20-%20TAIKA%20clean.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> for attending the hackathon and the <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/sites/default/files/2024-09/Rules%20of%20Contest%20-%20Cassini%20Hackathons%20Prize%20after%20Corrigendum%201.pdf" target="_blank">Rules of Contest</a>.</span></p>

overview

timeline

<h2>Rules are important to run a safe and fair hackathon!</h2><p><br /></p><p>Please read the full set of rules in our <a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/sites/default/files/2024-09/Rules%20of%20Contest%20-%20Cassini%20Hackathons%20Prize%20after%20Corrigendum%201.pdf" target="_blank">Rules of Contest</a>. In addition to that document, refer to the additional rules below:</p><ul><li><strong>✔️ Eligibility criteria.</strong> You must live in the European Union (any country) or in a non-EU country associated with <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf" target="_blank">Horizon Europe</a> (or in ongoing negotiations for an association) and be 18 years or older to participate in the hackathon competition. All teams must have at least 3 team members and can go up to a maximum of 8 members.</li><li><strong>💻 Fresh code only.</strong> To ensure a level field for all contestants, all code must be created by the team, during the Hackathon Weekend. But you are permitted to use publicly available or openly licensed APIs, SDKs, frameworks and other software libraries for your project. Any software development tools and/or programming language can be used.</li><li><strong>🤲 Everyone is welcome.</strong> We welcome all participants regardless of race, creed, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical appearance, body size, disability, or marital status.</li><li><strong>💜 Be nice to each other.</strong> We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of race, creed, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical appearance, body size, disability, or marital status. We do not tolerate harassment on our platforms in any form. </li><li><strong>⛔ Respect the rules</strong>. Activities promoting or related to alcohol, tobacco, religion, politics, intolerance, violence, firearms, pornography, obscenity, gambling, or illegal drugs are not accepted at the hackathon. Participants engaging with any alike, will be explicitly excluded from the hackathon. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate on our platforms.  </li></ul>

rules

projects

participants

juries

mentors

resources

faqs

transactions

updates

matchmaking

results

<h2>Meet the local organisers</h2><h3><strong>1. Belgium: BeCentral</strong></h3><p><a href="https://www.becentral.org/" target="_blank">BeCentral</a> is Brussels’ digital campus, located in the heart of Europe. Home to more than 70 organisations and start-ups, it fosters innovation in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and technology. With strong connections to Belgium’s tech and policy ecosystem, BeCentral will provide participants with a vibrant environment and access to experts across sectors.</p><h3><strong>2. Bulgaria: Sofia TechPark</strong></h3><p><a href="https://sofiatech.bg/en/" target="_blank">Sofia TechPark</a> is the first science and technology park in Bulgaria, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry. Its ecosystem includes a business incubator, laboratories, and co-working spaces designed to accelerate innovation. Participants will benefit from access to mentors, investors, and a strong local start-up community.</p><h3>3. Finland: Helsinki Think Company</h3><p><a href="https://www.thinkcompany.fi/" target="_blank">Helsinki Think Company</a> is the entrepreneurship society of the University of Helsinki, empowering students, researchers, and professionals to turn ideas into impactful ventures. With long-standing experience in organising hackathons and innovation challenges, it will offer participants tailored mentoring, networking opportunities, and a creative workspace.</p><h3>4. Germany: N3xtcoder</h3><p><a href="https://n3xtcoder.org/" target="_blank">N3xtcoder</a> is a Berlin-based digital product builder dedicated to scaling tech for social and environmental good. With expertise in hackathon facilitation and connections to corporates and start-ups, the team supports participants in developing high-impact solutions and transforming ideas into sustainable ventures. </p><h3>5. Greece: Impact HUB Athens</h3><p><a href="https://athens.impacthub.net/?lang=en" target="_blank">Impact HUB Athens</a> is part of the global Impact Hub network, supporting social entrepreneurs and innovators. Through its incubation programmes, community events, and access to mentors, it helps start-ups scale their impact. For this hackathon, Impact Hub Athens will create a collaborative space for participants to design and test consumer-focused solutions.</p><h3>6. Italy: H-Farm</h3><p><a href="https://www.h-farm.com/en" target="_blank">H-Farm</a> is one of Europe’s largest innovation hubs, located near Venice. It combines education, entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation under one roof. Hosting a vibrant start-up campus, it connects participants with investors, mentors, and digital innovators, making it an ideal environment for hackathon teams to grow their projects.</p><h3>7. Kosovo: Prishtina REA</h3><p><a href="https://prishtina-rea.net/" target="_blank">Prishtina REA</a> is a key player in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Kosovo. It provides training, mentoring, and support for start-ups across technology and creative industries. During the hackathon, Prishtina REA will connect participants with local experts and business leaders to strengthen their ideas and solutions.</p><h3>8. New Caledonia: University of New Caledonia</h3><p>The <a href="https://unc.nc/en/" target="_blank">University of New Caledonia</a> is the central hub for research and higher education in the Pacific territory. It promotes innovation and knowledge-sharing through its academic programmes and partnerships with industry. The hackathon will allow participants to tap into the university’s expertise and regional networks.</p><h3>9. Poland: Krakow Technology Park</h3><p><a href="https://www.kpt.krakow.pl/en/" target="_blank">Krakow Technology Park</a> is a leading innovation hub in Poland, supporting tech companies and start-ups through incubation, acceleration, and dedicated business services. With strong ties to the ICT and creative industries, the park will provide participants with a dynamic environment and experienced mentors to help bring their solutions to life.</p><h3>10. Slovakia: SARIO (Slovak Space Office)</h3><p><a href="https://spaceoffice.sk/" target="_blank">SARIO (Slovak Space Office)</a> supports the development of Slovakia’s innovation and space ecosystem. By connecting government, academia, and private sector stakeholders, it fosters opportunities for entrepreneurs in emerging technologies. For this hackathon, the Slovak Space Office will offer participants guidance and insights into how space data can be leveraged for consumer solutions.</p>

organisers

<h2>Discover the prizes</h2><p><br /></p><h3>The hackathon competition ⚔️</h3><p>At the end of the Hackathon Weekend, each hackathon location will evaluate the project submitted by their teams to select the local winner and runner-ups. The local winners (one team per location) will then be invited to present their project during Demo Day, where a professional jury will select the 3 overall winners of the hackathon. The best hackathon projects will be awarded at both local and EU levels.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Overall prizes 🌠</h3><p>The top three hackathon teams will win a cash prize of <strong>9.000€ </strong>in total (1st place: <strong>5.000€</strong>, 2nd place: <strong>3.000€</strong>, 3rd place: <strong>1.000€</strong>) and gain access to CASSINI Mentoring, <strong>a 6-month mentoring programme that includes 100 hours of mentoring by top experts</strong> that is designed to turn their hackathon project into a successful business.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Local prizes 🎁</h3><p>Each hackathon location has its own unique set of prizes for the local winners and runner-ups. Take a look at what you can win in the hackathon location where you will participate: <a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/" target="_blank">https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/</a></p>

prizes

Challenge #1: Immersive Gameplay with Space Technology & Data

Challenge #2: Space-Powered Performance – Transforming Sports

Challenge #3: Beyond Horizons – Redefining Travel with Space Innovation

CASSINI Hackathons - EU Space for Consumer Experience

Timeline

Organization

Industries

Timeline (UTC)

Products

Community

Company

Help