EUDIS Hackathon and Mentorship - SPAIN

EUDIS DEFENCE HACKATHON AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

The EUDIS Defence Hackathon will be hosted in eight simultaneous hackathons at different national locations across EU Member States and Norway that tackle pressing defence challenges for the European Defence industry.

In addition to local prizes, the eight national hackathon winners gain access to 40 hours of mentoring programme held over two months, get to pitch in front of EU Member States representatives, and the top three EU-wide winners get to attend an international high-tech event to pitch their solutions. The mentoring programme will support the eight winning teams in building sustainable and successful businesses, introducing them to important defence knowledge and contacts.

Join the EU-wide information session of EUDIS Defence Hackathon Spring 2025!

The second edition of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon focuses on supporting Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia and addressing urgent challenges in defence and security. Learn more about the hackathon including challenges, participation details, local organisers and how to register. The webinar takes place online on 9th April at 15:00 CEST via Microsoft Teams.

    Register here!

EUDIS DEFENCE HACKATHON  IN SPAIN   

The EUDIS Defence Hackathon in SPAIN is hosted by 

EUDIS Spain Defence Hackathon local Prizes

1st:   €2.500,00

2nd:  €1.500,00

3rd:   €1.000,00

Details in the Prizes tab!

APPLICATION: Register for the hackathon!

Ready to dive into the EUDIS Hackathon &  Mentorship program?  Begin by clicking either the "⚡ LOG IN TO JOIN" or "⚡JOIN HACKATHON" button, depending on whether you're already a TAIKAI member or need to create a new account. 

Your registration is complete after submitting the registration form. Congratulations, you're in!  Your next mission: assemble your team. Head over to the matchmaking section to find collaborators.  Remember, teams must be finalized before the Hackathon Weekend kicks off.

THREE CHALLENGES*: Which one will you solve?

*Please note that our challenges are referred to as 'Categories' inside the TAIKAI platform!

01 Enhanced Situational Awareness and Tactical Surveillance Systems   

This challenge aims to deliver affordable and portable surveillance systems that will improve the situational awareness of Ukrainian military units. Surveillance systems should be designed for ease of deployment, able to withstand harsh environments and rapid movement across diverse terrains or in the air/water. 

02 Cost-Effective Protective Gear for Frontline Defence   

This challenge focuses on equipping soldiers with high-quality, lightweight protective gear that is both affordable and easy to produce. With scalability as a key requirement, these solutions must be designed for efficient, low-cost production to ensure that adequate protection can be made available to a large number of troops, contributing to Ukraine's capacity for sustained defence.

03 Advanced Medical Support for Frontline Care   

This challenge seeks to develop advanced, AI-driven tools that support both medics and soldiers in quickly diagnosing injuries and determining the priority of care under high-pressure conditions. Soldiers in the field often face immediate medical needs or need to assist injured comrades before a medic arrives, and AI-powered systems can play a crucial role in guiding these fast-response actions. 

HACKERS: Who can participate?

You must be a citizen AND resident from EU/Norway/Ukraine and be 18 years or older to participate in the hackathon competition. Failure to provide proof during the hackathon on such terms will disqualify you. All teams must have at least 2 members and a submitted project.

IMPORTANT DATES

01 Pre-hackathon webinar : March - April

Get insights from our experts on what to expect during the hackathon. Learn about the structure, challenges, and opportunities to maximize your impact.

02 Registration closes : May 5

The final date to register for the hackathon. Make sure your team is signed up and ready by this date!

03 Hackathon weekend : May 9 - May 11

Across eight simultaneous locations in Europe teams develop solutions to three important defence challenges. 

04 Mentorship program : May 15 - July 9

Engage in a focused mentorship phase where you'll refine your ideas with the help of experienced mentors and prepare your solutions for the hackathon.

05 Live pitching in front of EU member states

After the mentorship program, winners will have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive EU-wide live pitching competition on July 9, 2025.

This is an exciting next step for the top teams to showcase their innovative solutions, compete against other top participants across Europe, and potentially secure further EU recognition and awards.