10th CASSINI Hackathon: EU Space for Consumer Experience 7-9 Nov
Ready to tackle global challenges and make a real impact?
We’re seeking innovators passionate about creating innovative user experiences. No space experience needed—just choose a challenge, use EU space tech, and compete for cash prizes up to 9,000€ (1st: 5,000€, 2nd: 3,000€, 3rd: 1,000€) plus 6 months of mentoring. Be sure to review the Rules of Contest before applying. Follow the steps below to join:
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Challenge #
Immersive Gameplay with Space Technology & Data
Unleash the potential of space technologies to revolutionise the gaming world. Use cutting-edge space assets, such as Copernicus Earth observation data, Galileo positioning services, and satellite connectivity to create immersive, thrilling, or science-driven gaming experiences.
Design a detailed game concept that leverages one or more of these assets: Copernicus for realistic terrain, weather patterns, or environmental monitoring; Galileo for precise positioning and navigation in dynamic gameplay; or satellite connectivity for real-time updates or enhanced multiplayer scenarios.
Develop core gameplay mechanics that creatively integrate these technologies, explaining how players will interact with features like resource management, exploration, or real-time event responses to deliver an engaging experience that blends strategy, science, and adventure.
Challenge #
Space-Powered Performance – Transforming Sports
Leverage EU Space technology and data to push the boundaries of sports performance and fan engagement. Use space technologies such as Galileo, Copernicus Earth observation data, and satellite connectivity to improve athlete training, enhance audience experiences, and optimise real-time sports analytics and insights.
Design a detailed concept that demonstrates how space assets can be applied to:
- Sports performance: Utilise GNSS for precise athlete tracking and analytics with wearable technologies, or satellite imagery to create training plans that consider terrain, weather, and elevation in real time.
- Fan engagement: Develop immersive AR applications that use live satellite data to enhance extreme sports experiences, visualising stats such as altitude, wind speed, and location.
Show how space innovation can redefine the playing field by creating solutions that are data-driven, impactful, and engaging.
Challenge #
Beyond Horizons – Redefining Travel with Space Innovation
Use space technologies to transform how we explore and experience the world. Leverage assets such as satellite navigation, Copernicus Earth observation data, or climate monitoring tools to create solutions that promote sustainable tourism, interactive travel experiences, and personalised adventures. Bring travellers closer to Earth’s beauty while supporting environmental preservation.
Your solution should focus on:
- Leveraging satellite imagery, Galileo positioning, or Copernicus data to enhance personalised and safer travel experiences.
- Promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious exploration.
- Creating immersive or interactive travel solutions that connect people to the planet in innovative ways.
- Enable travel providers to enhance their services to craft unforgettable, eco-conscious journeys.
The hackathon locations
The 10th CASSINI Hackathon took place simultaneously across 10 different locations on
7-9 November 2025. Discover them below!
Organised by:
BeCentral
Brussels, Belgium
Organised by:
Sofia TechPark
Organised by:
Helsinki Think Company
Helsinki, Finland
Organised by:
N3xtcoder
Organised by:
Impact HUB Athens
Athens, Greece
Organised by:
H-Farm
Organised by:
Prishtina REA
Prishtina, Kosovo
Organised by:
University of New Caledonia
Organised by:
Krakow Technology Park
Krakow, Poland
Organised by:
(SARIO) Slovak Space Office
Earth observation
Copernicus
Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth observation programme, looking at our planet and its environment to benefit all European citizens. It offers information services that draw from satellite Earth Observation and in-situ (non-space) data.
Satellite navigation
Galileo
Galileo is Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), providing improved positioning and timing information with significant positive implications for many European services and users.
EGNOS
The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is Europe’s regional satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) that is used to improve the performance of global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs).
Secure connectivity
IRIS2
The IRIS2 Satellite Constellation will offer enhanced communication capacities to governmental users and businesses, while ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones.
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GOVSATCOM
The European Union Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) programme provides secure and cost-efficient communications capabilities to security and safety critical missions.
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Space situational awareness
EU SST
The SSA initiative will provide Europe and its citizens with complete and accurate information on objects orbiting Earth, on the space environment and on threats coming from space.
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The hackathon locations
The 10th CASSINI Hackathon took place simultaneously across 10 different locations on
7-9 November 2025. Discover them below!