16 May, 17:00
18 May, 18:00 CEST
Impact Hub Tirol
Dreiheiligenstraße 21a
6020 Innsbruck, Österreich
Hybrid
Join the Hackathon in Innsbruck!
Are you ready to develop solutions to shape the future of health? The 9th CASSINI Hackathon provides training, mentoring, and inspiration to power your next project. Could you be part of Austria’s next space tech start-up? Big ideas start right here…
Join this event to hear from national experts in health and space technology. Watch our online training sessions and learn to use the data from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo. Bring or join a team, and develop a solution for one of three challenges
- Monitoring disease outbreaks and health risks
- Enhancing smart emergency healthcare delivery
- Supporting mental health and well-being
Austria is a strong supporter of Earth Observation with a thriving space economy, exemplified by successful startups like blackshark.AI and GATE Space. The country hosts an ESA Business Incubation Center (ESA BIC), an ESA Idea Factory in Vienna, and a ground-based facility in Innsbruck operated by the Austrian Space Forum – a respected research organization organizing this Hackathon. Connect with local experts and network with key stakeholders and investors at the event from 16-18 May 2025.
Prizes
Local prizes:
- € 3,000 for best patentable idea
- 2x 1-year ArcGIS Pro Advanced licenses
- 2x Free tickets to the SynerGIS-Esri User Conference and the Chance to present your project
Central prizes
Additionally, the local winners will qualify for the European competition, where they will receive the following prizes:
- 1st place: €5,000
- 2nd place: €3,000
- 3rd place: €1,000
Mentoring
The top 3 teams across all competing hackathons will each be awarded an additional 6 months of expert mentoring.
Get the informations and inspitation about the Hackathon in Austria
EO for Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Benefit
Join Dr Rochelle Velho for an inspiring talk on how Earth Observation (EO) can revolutionize public health. Learn how EO tools were used during the COVID-19 pandemic and discover their potential for future crisis response and resource planning. With experience spanning NASA, ESA and the UN, Dr Velho brings cutting-edge insights from space to Earth's greatest health challenges.
Stay tuned after the talk for a Q&A session where we will cover everything you need to know about the Innsbruck hackathon!
Hacking Health: Nature and Well-Being
In this session, Dr. Daniela Haluza, expert in public and environmental health, takes a closer look at the connection between nature and wellbeing. She shares how time spent in natural environments can support mental and physical health and how these insights can inspire practical, tech-based health solutions. A session for anyone interested in sustainability and public health.
A last-minute session with Dr. Haluza to bring fresh perspective before the Hackathon starts.
Our experts will provide valuable insights to help you design a relevant solution.
The Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) is a private space research institution focused on planetary research and STEAM education. As ESA's first Ground-Based Facility in Austria, OeWF operates a vertical treadmill for gravity research while connecting experts across disciplines. With an extensive network in the European space community and specialized expertise in Mars mission simulations, the OeWF helps Cassini Hackathon participants develop practical solutions with real-world applications.
Learn from key figures in the local space and health sectors at the 9th CASSINI Hackathon in Innsbruck. Register now.
This hackathon is supported by the following sponsors and partners:
synedra develops software solutions for healthcare facilities and is based in Innsbruck, Austria.
A good idea, a clever invention or an innovative product is the first step to commercial success. The second step is to protect it from imitators. As patent attorneys we take care of the appropriate protection of your intellectual property worldwide.
Tilebox empowers Cassini innovators to transform EO data into healthcare solutions. This lightweight, compatible software streamlines access to Copernicus data and orchestrates scalable workflows. This accelerates impactful prototyping under pressure, facilitating robust results management and the development of dynamic data-driven applications.
SynerGIS empowers pioneers to transform Earth observation data into actionable insights. This modular, user-friendly platform bridges complex datasets with intuitive analytics to enhance decision-making in environmental and health contexts. Synergis simplifies the integration of geospatial and sensor data, enabling rapid experimentation and robust scenario modelling. By streamlining collaboration across sectors, it accelerates the creation of resilient, impact-driven solutions.
The Impact Hub Tirol consists of a multidisciplinary team that is committed to a sustainable and inclusive economy. Their new coworking space will serve as creative location for the 9th CASSINI hackathon in Innsbruck.