24 - 26 April
TBC
On-site
Join the Hackathon in Romania!
Is it time to add space technology skills – and a real project – to your resumé? Join the 11th CASSINI Hackathon to access EU space data and develop a solution which protects our natural water resources.
You don’t need any experience: you’ll get all the training and tools to utilise EU space data and tackle the issues of water scarcity, flooding, or pollution. Over three days in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara or Iași, you’ll hear from experts in space tech and environmental industries. You’ll learn how to access datasets from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo. Then you’ll connect with other professionals to form a multi-skilled team. This edition has three challenges on the theme of water
- Securing equitable and efficient access to water
- Tracking and preventing water pollution
- Disaster risk monitoring
Romania has been affected by extreme water events in recent years, including floods in Galați and Suceava, prolonged droughts, and water pollution. In rural communities, there is inefficient water infrastructure and limited water monitoring. These challenges create a strong demand for scalable, data-driven solutions.
We have a lot to talk about and many opportunities for innovation! So join us to explore the ways that space data can help to protect and preserve our water resources – and begin building your own environmental start-up.
Local prizes:
- Receive expert guidance from mentors across tech, business, and space industries
- Connect with Europe’s leading space and innovation ecosystem
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 by CASSINI.
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This edition of the Hackathon is organised by the Romanian Space Initiative with Impact Hub Bucharest. You can attend any of its four locations—Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Iași—in person.
The Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN) is the largest space education NGO in Romania, driven by a vision to create a united community in the space sector. After organising the 7th CASSINI Hackathon, ROSPIN supported winning team CO2 Angels, which won another major Romanian competition and became an established start-up.
Impact Hub Bucharest is part of the global Impact Hub Network, one of the world’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Established in 2010, Impact Hub Bucharest has provided startups, SMEs, and organisations with coworking spaces, acceleration and incubation programs, and large-scale innovation events.
Build your next space tech project at the 11th CASSINI Hackathon in Romania this April. Register to access the pre-event training and secure your place.
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