CASSINI Hackathons - EU Space for Consumer Experience

Meet the local organisers

1. Belgium: BeCentral

BeCentral 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.

2. Bulgaria: Sofia TechPark

Sofia TechPark 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.

3. Finland: Helsinki Think Company

Helsinki Think Company 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.

4. Germany: N3xtcoder

N3xtcoder 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. 

5. Greece: Impact HUB Athens

Impact HUB Athens 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.

6. Italy: H-Farm

H-Farm 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.

7. Kosovo: Prishtina REA

Prishtina REA 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.

8. New Caledonia: University of New Caledonia

The University of New Caledonia 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.

9. Poland: Krakow Technology Park

Krakow Technology Park 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.

10. Slovakia: SARIO (Slovak Space Office)

SARIO (Slovak Space Office) 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.