The EUDIS Defence Hackathon will be hosted in eight simultaneous hackathons at different national locations across EU Member States and Norway that tackle pressing challenges for the European defence and security sector. By working on real-world defence issues, participants contribute to strengthening Europe’s innovation ecosystem and cooperation with partners, including Ukraine.
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.
This hackathon is about advancing real solutions that can strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities. If you already have a team, great! Individual participants are also welcome to apply. Please note that you must join or form a team before the hackathon weekend starts. Make sure all members register and join your project!