7 - 9 Nov
University of New Caledonia
Hybrid
Join the Hackathon from around Oceania!
Are you passionate about gaming, sports or travel? Are you keen to understand how data can be used and be the change in your own Pacific Island? Have you ever wanted to build your own business? At the 10th CASSINI Hackathon, you’re invited to develop solutions or services made for consumers. Success stories start here…
A regional edition of a European initiative
The Cassini Hackathon in New Caledonia is built on strong partnerships with regional universities across the Pacific, turning them into local hubs. These collaborations create national teams and welcome participants in each country.
Led from New Caledonia with the University of New Caledonia (UNC) as local organizer, with the support of Data Terra, the 10th Cassini Hackathon is designed to bring together participants from across the Pacific Islands and to strengthen regional links and collaboration.
Join the Cassini Hackathon and connect with peers across the Pacific!
Our participants get all the training and tools to utilise EU space data and reimagine the consumer experience. Over three days at each of the local universities welcoming national teams, and online, you’ll hear from technical and topic experts. You’ll explore the data available from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo. Then you’ll connect with other professionals to form a multi-skilled team.
Your challenge? Pick one:
#1 Immersive gameplay with space technology and data. Can you use Galileo’s positioning data to enhance dynamic gameplay? Utilise satellite connectivity for real-time updates? Or create your own core gameplay mechanics to integrate real resource management data?
#2 Space-powered performance - transforming sports. Could you use GNSS to improve athletes’ analytics? Create training plans which are adaptable to the weather and terrain? Or develop an immersive app for fans to feel like they’re running with their favourite players?
#3 Beyond horizons: redefining travel with space innovation. Would you use satellite imagery and Galileo positioning to help travellers enjoy safer, sustainable trips? Build a tool for travel agents to make their service more personalised? Or create an immersive app which allows people to explore from anywhere?
- Immersive gameplay with space technology and data
- Space-powered performance - transforming sports
- Beyond horizons - redefining travel with space innovation
Who can participate?
⭐No space tech experience needed – Explore our online training library to learn about the space data that you’ll use.
⭐No team required – You can join as a group or alone; you’ll be able to connect with other professionals to build a dream team.
⭐ You might not be a coder – Teams need creative and business people too! The Hackathon is open to everyone, at any stage in their career.
In line with the Horizon Europe programme rules, eligible participants must hold nationality from one of the following countries: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, France (including overseas territories), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Check if your regional university is joining the Cassini Hackathon and register now to join a national team. Experience how space data can drive new ideas across the Pacific.
This inclusive hackathon is open to everyone!
Even if your university is not registered, you can still join a regional team and take part in the Cassini Hackathon.
Prizes
During the Hackathon, teams receive the support they need to develop an idea, research the market, and design a compelling pitch. After 3 days, the judging panel picks 3 winning teams.
Local prizes will include, at least, financial support with eligible use to be confirmed, up to:
- 1.200 EUR for the 1st team
- 600 EUR for the 2nd team
- 400 EUR for the 3rd team
More details to come for even better prizes thanks to partners complementary support!
Coming soon!
Even if your team does not win, the Cassini Hackathon is a strong opportunity to network, exchange and collaborate across the Pacific.
> Meet and connect with participants from different countries.
> Engage and learn from experts representing sponsoring institutions and investors, covering fields such as technology, space data, coding, and consumer industries.
Check back here and follow our social channels: the list of experts and speakers will be announced soon.
Our regional universities act as centres for knowledge, education, and cooperation with the private sector and institutions.
The University of New Caledonia (UNC) plays a central role through PEPITE NC, its dedicated pole for entrepreneurship, training and transfer. UNC works to train students, support startups, and build strong links between education and the regional economy.
As a regional stakeholder, UNC also strengthens collaboration across the Pacific Islands. Through the 10th Cassini Hackathon in New Caledonia, UNC is proud to promote skills development and youth entrepreneurship.
Join the Cassini Hackathon in New Caledonia: learn directly from regional experts in space, technologies, business development, and consumer sectors.
Register now for updates!
Multiple partners and sponsors expressed their great interest in being part of this event benefitting to Pacific Island ecosystems.
National universities, regional organizations, institutions, private sector... Discussions are ongoing with each of them in order to offer you an extraordinary experience that we hope will have a lasting impact on your career.
The list of partners and sponsors will be communicated lively here below, as well as on social networks.
Again, stay tuned!