The 11th edition of the CASSINI Hackathon challenges participants to leverage European space technologies to develop solutions that protect and manage our planet’s most vital resource: water. This event brings together coders, problem-solvers, and innovators from across Europe to develop cutting-edge solutions that can address some of today’s challenges.
This edition’s challenges focus on:
Securing equitable and efficient access to water
Tracking and preventing water pollution
Disaster risk monitoring
It will take place between 24 - 26 April 2026 simultaneously in 10 different locations (Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Norway, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Romania, Netherlands, Spain).
Cash prizes up to 9,000€ (1st: 5,000€, 2nd: 3,000€, 3rd: 1,000€) plus 6 months of mentoring.