16 May, 18:00
18 May, 18:00 CEST
Innsbruck,
Austria
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
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.
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.
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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.