7 - 9 Nov
ÚVP Technicom, Košice
On-site
Join the Hackathon in Košice!
Are you passionate about gaming, sports or travel? 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…
Our participants get all the training and tools to utilise EU space data and reimagine the consumer experience. Over three days in Košice, you’ll hear from experts in retail, gaming and travel. 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 interactive 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 be able to 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.
Slovakia’s space tech sector has entered a phase of growth, with most of its €115 million annual revenue generated by apps which use satellite positioning or earth observation data. In 2024, the Slovak space strategy was announced, including national objectives for education, defence, and commercial applications.
Could you be responsible for the next big space tech venture in Slovakia?
Video gaming is a key consumer sector here, worth around €68 million in 2024. It will be an important theme at the 2025 Hackathon.
Come along to hear from local experts in travel, gaming and sports, who will help you to identify real opportunities in Slovakia and internationally.
Prizes
During the Hackathon, teams receive the support they need to develop an idea, research the market and design a compelling pitch. On sunday, the judging panel picks winning teams.
Local prizes will include:
- €2,000 prizemoney
- Tickets to Game Days Košice
- Opportunity to present your project at the Game Days Indie Showcase
- Consultations with Slovak Space Office and other experts
- Promotion of your project and team
Central prizes
Additionally, the local winners will qualify for the European competition, where they will compete cash prizes up to 9,000€:
- 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 CASSINI 6-month mentoring programme that includes 100 hours of mentoring by top experts and is designed to turn your hackathon project into a successful business.
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Even for teams that don’t win, the Hackathon is an amazing networking opportunity. You’ll hear from experts, our sponsoring institutions, and investors.
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The Slovak Space Office offers consultancy and support to local companies who want to enter the space tech sector.
With a network of 400 companies, its ecosystem connects the space agencies and research institutions with businesses and entrepreneurs. This is the ideal place to develop your space tech venture – and take it to an international market.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from regional experts in the space and consumer sectors at the 10th CASSINI Hackathon in Košice. Register now.
This hackathon is supported by the following sponsors and partners:
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