24 - 26 April
HUN-REN HQ, 1064 Budapest Alkotmány utca 29.
On-site
Join the Hackathon in Budapest!
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 Budapest, 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
Hungary’s natural landscape means that water management has long been part of everyday life. Companies such as 4iG and Geo-Sentinel are already using Earth Observation data to monitor water quality and climate risks. So we know that solutions in this sector will be scalable and relevant.
We have a lot to talk about and many opportunities for innovation! 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:
- 1,000 EUR of professional consultancy by Skytrek
- Summer sailing on Lake Balaton
- Tickets to the 2nd Space Charity Gala (December 4, 2026) at the Anna Grand Hotel, Balatonfüred.
- A visit to Csillagváros R&D vertical farm
- 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.
Coming Soon
Design Terminal is a leading innovation agency, offering incubation, business acceleration and corporate partnerships to ambitious founders and visionary SMEs. Since 2014, Design Terminal has helped more than 6,000 early-stage companies. They’ve hosted three previous Hackathons and an annual ‘Idea Incubator’ to nurture young talent.
Build your next space tech project at the 11th CASSINI Hackathon in Budapest this April. Register to access the pre-event training and secure your place.
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