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
From 7–9 November, the University of New Caledonia with Data Terra will host the 10th Cassini Hackathon. A Pacific-wide edition of this European program. Local universities will act as hubs, building national teams and connecting innovators across the islands.
Over three days, participants receive expert guidance and access to EU space data: Copernicus, Galileo, and EGNOS — to design creative solutions for consumer experiences.
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.
Your challenge? Pick one:
#1 Immersive gameplay with space technology and data. Use Galileo for precise positioning, Copernicus for real-world terrain and weather, and satellite connectivity for real-time updates. Create gameplay where science, adventure, and strategy meet.
#2 Space-powered performance - transforming sports. Apply GNSS to track athletes with accuracy, design adaptive training plans based on terrain and weather, or build AR apps giving fans real-time stats like altitude, wind speed, or live location.
#3 Beyond horizons: redefining travel with space innovation. Leverage satellite imagery and navigation for safer, sustainable travel. Help providers personalise trips or design immersive apps that connect travellers to Earth’s beauty — even remotely.
Collaborate, innovate, and connect with peers across the Pacific.
- 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.
Central prizes
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 Hackathons & Mentoring | EUSPA.
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!