Website

Join DISCORD

Space Tech

Tecnologia Espacial

Sustainability

Sustentabilidade

Infrastructure

Infraestrutura

CASSINI Hackathons Space for International Development and Humanitarian Aid

CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring

Python

Technical Documentation

Documentação Técnica

Computer Vision

Visão Computacional

Machine Learning

Aprendizagem de Máquina

Scientific Computing

Computação Científica

Presentation

Apresentação

Translation

Tradução

Journalism

Jornalismo

MATLAB

Active Listening

Escuta Ativa

Analytical

Analítica

Creativity

Creatividade

Critical Thinking

Pensamento Crítico

Data Mining

Mineração de Dados

MySQL

Quality Assurance

Garantia de Qualidade

Accounting

Contabilidade

Client Relations

Relações com Cliente

Marketing

Social Media

Redes Sociais

Branding

Marca

Business

Negócio

Scrum

Data Analysis

Análise de Dados

Social Marketing

Marketing Social

Finance

Finanças

Leadership

Liderança

Business Management

Gestão de Negócio

Corporate Communications

Comunicações Corporativas

Project Management

Gestão de Projeto

Database Design

Desenho de Base de Dados

Rust

Julia

Signal Processing

Processamento de Sinal

Web Development

Desenvolvimento Web

Web Design

Communication

Comunicação

Android

React

React Native

Node.js

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

Blockchain

Cloud Computing

Computação na Nuvem

Mobile Application Development

Desenvolvimento de Aplicações Móveis

Adobe Photoshop

Artificial Intelligence

Inteligência Artificial

Data Science

Ciência de Dados

3D Studio Max

Business Development

Desenvolvimento de Negócio

Business Analysis

Análise de Negócio

Business Intelligence

Inteligência Empresarial

Sales

Vendas

HTML

Scala

Solidity

Big Data

Grandes Dados

Software Testing

Teste de Software

Microsoft Office

UX Design

Experiência do Usuário

Research

Investigação

Market Research

Pesquisa de Mercado

Mentoring

Mentoria

Time Management

Gestão de Tempo

Strategic Planning

Planejamento Estratégico

Neural Networks

Redes Neurais

Figma

Vue.js

Java

Statistics

Estatística

Writing

Escrita

Problem Solving

Resolução de Problemas

REST

Agile

Ágil

Digital Marketing

Marketing Digital

People Management

Gestão de Pessoas

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

Large Language Models

Algorithms

Algoritmos

Chatbots

Technical Support

Suporte Técnico

Sketch

Adobe Illustrator

Design

Desenho

Public Relations

Relações Públicas

Business Storytelling

Content Marketing

Marketing de Conteúdo

Kotlin

Delegating Tasks

Delegação de Tarefas

Management

Gestão

Consulting

Consultadoria

Create innovative solutions for international development & humanitarian aid with EU space technologies

Registration open

Big Ideas Campaign starts

Last call for registrations

 Registration deadline

 Hackathon Weekend starts

The Final Sprint

Submission deadline

Local Pitch Contest and Awards Show

Preparation Demo Day and Awards Ceremony

Demo Day & Awards Ceremony

End of the 6th CASSINI Hackathon

Demo Day and Award Ceremony

<h3>What is CASSINI Hackathon: Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid?</h3><p>CASSINI Hackathons is a bi-yearly technology event, spanning over three days of non-stop technical talks, workshops, competitions, and coding. For 60 hours straight, around 1,000 participants can enjoy world-class presentations, demos, community events, and its classic 48-hour coding competition.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Do I have to know how to code to participate?</h3><p>No, we encourage anyone with a passion for entrepreneurship, creative industry, and EU space technologies to participate. Bring your creative, business or design skills to a team!</p><p><br /></p><h3>Can I apply if I have no knowledge of Copernicus, Galileo, or EGNOS data and signals?</h3><p>Yes! We will provide you with the relevant training and access to data that you will need to succeed - even without prior knowledge.</p><p><br /></p><h3>How are applicants selected?</h3><p>CASSINI Hackathons: Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid curators aim at selecting the best, most participative and motivated, programmers and creatives. For this, they rely on what candidates fill in their profiles (their pitches and personal bios) and evidence of engagement in previous editions (if applicable). CVs don't matter, please don't paste full CVs as an application pitch. What matters is your potential and your passion for technology, no matter your level of experience.</p><p><br /></p><h3>If there is no hackathon organised in my country, can I apply to the nearest one?</h3><p>Yes. The CASSINI Hackathons will have several hybrid locations, and you may apply to those. Just select a hackathon location that has the option of participating virtually.</p><p><br /></p><h3>How much does it cost?</h3><p>CASSINI Hackathons: Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid is free for all selected candidates.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Do I have to register with a team?</h3><p>No, not at all. All participants must register as an individual and form a team after registering using the hackathon platform. Instructions will be provided after the registration process is complete.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Can I register our company employees in bulk?</h3><p>No. Candidates must register and apply individually.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Can I apply if I don’t have a concept in mind prior to the hackathon?</h3><p>Yes! Before the hackathon comes The Big Ideas Campaign (9 - 19 October). This week-long series of events will set the scene and provides the opportunity for teams and participants to brainstorm ideas. It is not required to have a concept or idea in mind prior to application.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Can I bring a guest to the event?</h3><p>No. In the hackathon competition can only participate the people that registered for the hackathon.</p><p><br /></p><h3>I was selected but can't attend the event, what do I do?</h3><p>Please let us know. Spots are limited and it would be nice if another candidate could go instead (but no, you cannot choose who that candidate might be).</p><p><br /></p><h3>When will the schedule be available?</h3><p>A detailed schedule will be available closer to the event, on our website.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Will there be a live stream from the event?</h3><p>Yes, live streaming will be available. The feed will be focused on the activities taking place on the main stage, such as talks and contests. When nothing is going on there, you can expect a general transmission of the event.</p><p><br /></p><h3>Why is the official language English?</h3><p>We have attendees coming from all over Europe. English is usually well understood and accepted. Our main motivation is technology and talent, and these are global attributes, so our main 'language' is what we use to code. English is not the only language at the event, though. The event is bilingual, so there may be talks held in the local language of the hackathon location.</p><p><br /></p><p class="fr-text-bordered">Still have a question, then please reach out to <a href="mailto:hello@hackathons.cassini.eu">hello@hackathons.cassini.eu</a></p><p><br /></p>

faqs

projects

<h2>6<sup>th</sup> CASSINI Hackathon: Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid</h2><p><br /></p><p>Dive into some of the critical challenges faced by millions of people around the world. We’re assembling problem solvers from across Europe to develop sustainable solutions that support international development and humanitarian activities. Take part in this brand new edition of the CASSINI Hackathons and get the chance to win one of three overall prizes: <strong>6 months of expert mentoring </strong>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><br /></p><p>Hit the orange button " <strong>⚡ LOG IN TO JOIN</strong>" or "<strong>⚡JOIN HACKATHON</strong>" button. Depending if 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><br /></p><p>There you go, now you are part of the 6<sup>th</sup> CASSINI Hackathon: Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid! <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 teammates. Teams have to be built before the start of the Hackathon Weekend (3 - 5 November).</p><p> </p><h3>2. PRIZES</h3><p><br /></p><p>You are in luck! <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. (Click on the hyperlinks for the eleven locations in section 3 for more information)</p><p><strong>Overall prize -</strong> At the European level, the three top hackathon teams will win the big prize 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>If you join the CASSINI Hackathon Ukraine, you can compete for some awesome prizes from local sponsors and partners. Plus, you'll get a special invite to show off your idea at the Demo Day &amp; Awards Ceremony. But, just so you know, you won't be able to take part in the 100-hour Mentoring programme.</p><h3 class="fr-text-uppercase">3. WHAT ARE THE CASSINI HACKATHONS?</h3><p><br /></p><p>The CASSINI Hackathons &amp; Mentoring is a unique project that takes place simultaneously in <strong>10 different countries</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><table class="fr-dashed-borders" style="width:100%"><thead><tr><th colspan="3" 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:left;vertical-align:middle"><div><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/croatia" target="_blank">Croatia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ed-1f1f7.svg)"> </span>  </div></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/netherlands" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/poland" target="_blank">Poland</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f5-1f1f1.svg)"> </span> </td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/slovenia" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/spain" target="_blank">Spain</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ea-1f1f8.svg)"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/estonia" target="_blank">Estonia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ea-1f1ea.svg)"> </span> <a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/croatia" target="_blank"></a></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/poland" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/portugal" target="_blank">Portugal</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f5-1f1f9.svg)"> </span> </td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/spain" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1fa-1f1e6.svg)"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/germany" target="_blank">Germany</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1e9-1f1ea.svg)"> </span>  <br /></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><div><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/portugal" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/romania" target="_blank">Romania</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f7-1f1f4.svg)"> </span> </div></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/ukraine" target="_blank"></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/netherlands" target="_blank">Netherlands</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f3-1f1f1.svg)"> </span><br /></td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/romania" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/slovenia" target="_blank">Slovenia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f8-1f1ee.svg)"> </span> </td><td style="text-align:left;vertical-align:middle"><br /></td></tr></table><p><br />The 6<sup>th</sup> CASSINI Hackathon challenges you to develop innovative concepts and products showcasing your inventive spirit by developing viable solutions that will catalyse global innovation and provide aid to those in need. These novel solutions should support sustainable infrastructure development, strengthen food security &amp; access to clean water, and aid in the forecasting and understanding of forced migration.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>No previous space/hackathon experience is required! </strong> Check our three challenges* below:</p><ol><li>Supporting sustainable infrastructure development</li><li>Strengthening food security &amp; access to clean water</li><li>Understanding and forecasting forced migration</li></ol><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><br /></p><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 (3 November) and <strong>reside in an EU Member State</strong>, Norway, Switzerland, or Iceland. 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><br /></p><p>💡 <strong>9 - 19 October | 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 international development &amp; humanitarian activities. Pick and choose the sessions that interest you and be ready to be inspired. The agenda will be published at the start of October.</p><p>📅 <strong>26 October | Registration Deadline</strong></p><p>Register before the deadline - this applies to both you AND your teammates.</p><p>🤓 <strong>3 - 5 November | The Hackathon Weekend</strong></p><p>The main event! Join hundreds of participants around Europe and in Ukraine as you develop new products and services that contribute to the future of infrastructure, food security, clean water supply, and forced migration. 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> 9 November | 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><br /></p><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><br /></p><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>

overview

timeline

<h2>Discover the prizes</h2><h2><br /></h2><h3>The hackathon competition ⚔️</h3><p>At the end of the Hackathon Weekend (3-5 November), 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 (9 November), 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 gain access to CASSINI Mentoring, <strong>a 6-month mentoring programme that includes 100 hours of mentoring by top experts</strong> and is designed to turn their hackathon project into a successful business.</p><p>If you join the CASSINI Hackathon Ukraine, you can compete for some awesome prizes from local sponsors and partners. Plus, you'll get a special invite to show off your idea at the Demo Day &amp; Awards Ceremony. But, just so you know, you won't be able to take part in the 100-hour Mentoring programme.</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:  </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/belgium" target="_blank">Hackathon Belgium</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1e7-1f1ea.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/croatia" target="_blank">Hackathon Croatia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ed-1f1f7.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/estonia" target="_blank">Hackathon Estonia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ea-1f1ea.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/germany" target="_blank">Hackathon Germany</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1e9-1f1ea.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/netherlands" target="_blank">Hackathon Netherlands</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f3-1f1f1.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/poland" target="_blank">Hackathon Poland</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f5-1f1f1.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/portugal" target="_blank">Hackathon Portugal</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f5-1f1f9.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/romania" target="_blank">Hackathon Romania</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f7-1f1f4.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/slovenia" target="_blank">Hackathon Slovenia</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1f8-1f1ee.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/spain" target="_blank">Hackathon Spain</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1ea-1f1f8.svg)"> </span> </li><li><a href="https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/ukraine" target="_blank">Hackathon Ukraine</a> <span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background:url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1fa-1f1e6.svg)"> </span> </li></ul>

prizes

participants

matchmaking

mentors

resources

categories

<h2>Meet the local organisers</h2><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Space for International Development &amp; Humanitarian Aid CASSINI Hackathon is set for 3-5 November 2023!</strong> This edition we are utilising EU space technologies to bring about real change that improves the design and delivery of humanitarian assistance and international development around the world! This pan-European hackathon is challenging Europe’s entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and young professionals to make a lasting impact on international development and humanitarian aid. Meet the selected local organisers for this new set of challenges:</p><p><br /></p><h3>1. Belgium: IDELUX Développement</h3><p><a href="https://www.idelux.be/fr/accueil.html?IDC=2497" target="_blank">IDELUX Développement</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Belgium! This consortium is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the population in the province of Luxembourg. Their primary focus is on the economic development of the region, providing a suite of services to businesses that include mentoring, low-carbon counselling, and business model challenges. As a member of the consortium, Galaxia Space Innovation (GSI) have extensive experience supporting young and innovative start-ups in the space sector. With their previous experience, partnerships, and network they are aiming to provide a stimulating environment that aligns perfectly with the hackathon’s theme.</p><p><br /></p><h3>2. Croatia: Algebra University College</h3><p><a href="https://www.algebra.hr/visoko-uciliste/en/" target="_blank">Algebra University College (AUC)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Croatia! AUC is an accredited higher educational institution active in the fields of computer engineering and economy. Algebra LAB (AUC’s innovation centre) is an open innovation lab, offering applicative R&amp;D solutions for entrepreneurs who develop solutions relying on digital technologies. They have the oldest and the most successful in-house tech start-up incubator in Croatia and so far, have incubated 15 batches of start-up companies, and more than 160 start-ups in total. By joining the CASSINI Hackathons, they seek to actively contribute to fostering the next generation of space entrepreneurs.</p><p><br /></p><h3>3. Estonia: Garage48</h3><p><a href="https://garage48.org/" target="_blank">Garage48</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Estonia! This organisation has extensive experience in project management and implementation of complex international projects. Garage 48 has developed a global network of mentors, participants and partners who keep coming back and contributing to the open innovation events that boost the entrepreneurial skills among the participants for doing business or running a financially viable non-profit organisation. Having organised over 250 hackathons in more than 70 cities and 35 countries, and seen 2000+ ideas pitched and 1000+ working prototypes built, this organisation is ready to guide participants to success.</p><p><br /></p><h3>4. Germany: N3XTCODER</h3><p><a href="https://n3xtcoder.org/" target="_blank">N3XTCODER</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Germany! This organisation focuses on IT consulting and services to aid in the development of digital products that can tackle social problems globally. N3XTCODER has 10+ years of work experience within the global social impact community, the financial sector, and a vast technology-focused network including partnerships with prestigious German ministries, international corporations, universities, and NGOs. N3XTCODER, in line with the CASSINI Hackathons, are deeply committed to utilizing data for good and building solutions that can effectively address the most pressing problems of today.</p><p><br /></p><h3>5. Netherlands: Stichting dotSPACE &amp; Royal HaskoningDHV</h3><p><a href="https://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/" target="_blank">dotSPACE &amp; Royal HaskoningDHV (RHDHV)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in the Netherlands! Both are active in the field of space applications and are experienced in organising hackathons. dotSPACE is a leading expert centre dedicated to unlocking the vast potential of space data. With a focus on Earth Observation technology, dotSPACE plays a large role in addressing critical challenges in public health, food security, smart cities, and agriculture. RHDHV is a global engineering and project management consultancy firm that provides various services in the fields of water, infrastructure, maritime, aviation, and sustainable development. Together, with the CASSINI Hackathons, they aim to improve society through people, expertise, partnerships, and innovations.</p><p><br /></p><h3>6. Poland: Krakowski Park Technologiczny</h3><p><a href="https://www.kpt.krakow.pl/en/" target="_blank">Krakowski Park Technology Park (KTP)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Poland! Kraków Technology Park has been co-creating conditions for the development of entrepreneurship for over 25 years, one of them being the management of the Technology Incubator for ICT start-ups. KTP has experience with the provision and organisation of various types of events supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups, including acceleration and incubation programmes, events, and hackathons, such as Act in Space for Space and Startup Weekend for ICT. KTP aims to create a space where they can support young entrepreneurs in maximising their capabilities for problem-solving.</p><p><br /></p><h3>7. Portugal: Ripply Flow</h3><p><a href="https://www.ripply.net/" target="_blank">Ripply Flow, Lda</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Portugal! Ripply Flow focuses on fostering a data ecosystem by creating connections among its stakeholders through competitions, technical conferences, and other initiatives. Ripply Flow has organised data competitions and hackathons for various city councils and major Portuguese companies including Porto city council and Millennium BCP (the largest commercial bank in Portugal). The team has also co-founded World Data League, a non-profit online competition focused on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Seeking to push their data ecosystem further, they aim to make their hackathon a place for bold innovation.</p><p><br /></p><h3>8. Romania: Romania Tech Startups Association</h3><p><a href="https://rotsa.ro/en/homepage-en/" target="_blank">Romania Tech Startups Association (ROTSA)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Romania! ROTSA is the umbrella organization dedicated to the development of tech start-ups, with activities in all 4 main tech cities in Romania. Having organised over 30 start-up and tech hackathons, and with strategic acceleration and investment partnerships with entities such as the Romanian Space Agency and the Ministry of Research &amp; Development, they are committed to enhancing the capabilities of European space technology with the help of Romanian-born space technologies. The CASSINI Hackathons are the perfect opportunity to do so.</p><p><br /></p><h3>9. Slovenia: Tovarna Podjemov (Venture Factory)</h3><p><a href="https://venturefactory.org/" target="_blank">Tovarna Podjemov (Venture Factory)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Slovenia! With over 20 years of acceleration experience and 14 organised hackathons, Venture Factory is a purpose-driven business &amp; ecosystem building organisation that helps ambitious companies challenge the status quo. To do so, they leverage the resources and networks from their PODIM conference (one of the most influential startup and tech events in the Central and Eastern Europe region), and Start:up, their start-up ecosystem platform. By connecting a vast network of entrepreneurs, mentors, experts, investors, and institutions they aim to support the CASSINI Hackathons in creating a better tomorrow.</p><p><br /></p><h3>10. Spain: Knowledge Innovation Market BCN</h3><p><a href="https://kimglobal.com/en/kimbcn/" target="_blank">Fundació Privada Knowledge Innovation Market BCN (KIMbcn)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Spain! KIMbcn, supported by the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) and the Cartographical and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC) have strongly collaborated in the promotion and uptake of space-based developments in Catalonia and have become key players of the new space economy in Catalonia. The consortium will take advantage of their existing cooperation schemes, the combined knowledge of space developments and unique experience in organising space data-oriented hackathons to organise an impactful hackathon.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>We are pleased to announce that for the 6th edition of the CASSINI Hackathons, we will have an additional special organiser joining us from Ukraine. Their expertise and contribution will further enhance the impact of our event and opens the door to many talented Ukrainians with an interest in space technology to join a hackathon with a purpose.</strong></p><h3>11. Ukraine: Ukrainian Startup Fund</h3><p><a href="https://usf.com.ua/en/" target="_blank">Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF)</a> will be organising the Hackathon in Ukraine! USF is an organisation that promotes the creation and growth of technology start-ups in Ukraine. With their vast experience in supporting tech start-ups, USF will be a valuable addition to the pool of local organisers, promoting space innovation among their entrepreneurial ecosystems.</p>

organisers

updates

juries

transactions

results

<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/terms-conditions.pdf" target="_blank">Terms &amp; Conditions</a>. We have summarised the most important ones for you below:</p><ul><li><strong>✔️ Eligibility criteria.</strong> You must live in an EU Member State, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland 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>⛔ Use your time and energy to innovate for good</strong>, not to make the world a worse place. Activities promoting or related to alcohol, tobacco, religion, politics, intolerance, violence, firearms, pornography, obscenity, gambling, or illegal drugs are explicitly excluded from the hackathon. Just don't. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate on our platforms.  </li></ul>

rules

3. Understanding and forecasting forced migration

2. Strengthening food security & access to clean water

1. Supporting sustainable infrastructure development

CASSINI Hackathons Space for International Development and Humanitarian Aid

Organization

Industries

Timeline (UTC)

Products

Community

Company

Help