Interested in space technology? Learn how to utilise EU Space Technologies and design a solution for a safer, stronger nation. The 8th CASSINI Hackathon provides training, mentoring, and inspiration to build your own solution and – maybe – be involved in your own space startup. Big ideas start inside the Hackathon…
Interested in space technology? Learn how to utilise EU Space Technologies and design a solution for a safer, stronger nation. The 8th CASSINI Hackathon provides training, mentoring, and inspiration to build your own solution and – maybe – be involved in your own space startup. Big ideas start inside the Hackathon…
Registration is free, and anyone can join – no experience necessary. Come along (in person or virtually) to hear from national experts in business and space technology. Watch our online training sessions and delve into the EU space data vault from Copernicus, EGNOS, and Galileo. Bring or join a team and develop a solution for one of three challenges:
- Enhancing defence and security with geospatial intelligence
- Unmanned drone applications for defence and security operations
- Space manoeuvres: a tabletop challenge!
Get involved
In a world marked by increasing cyber threats and geopolitical tensions, EU space technology plays a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and maintaining global stability. Space-based systems provide essential services, from secure communications and navigation to disaster response and defense capabilities. As threats to satellite networks grow, protecting these assets becomes crucial for national security and economic resilience.
We invite you to join us from November 22-24, 2024, as we explore the future of defense and security. Seize the opportunity to collaborate and unlock the immense potential of EU space data.
Prizes
At the end of the Hackathon, every team has the opportunity to present their solution to our expert judging panel. Three winning teams will receive prizes to support and develop their ventures.
- First prize: € 1000
- Second prize: € 500
- Interview on Groundstation.space platform
- Pitch slot at the Space Campus network and Drinks
The prize package will grow, so keep an eye on the awards!
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Meet our experts
Space technology is leveraged by entrepreneurs all over the world. How can it be utilised in defence and security? Our experts will discuss the key challenges and provide valuable insights to help you design and develop your solution. Our pool of experts (which is still growing!)
- Fabio Hoeben (RHDHV)
- Frans van de Akker (RHDHV)
- Sebastiaan Rieter (THUAS)
- Hamza Soekhai (THUAS)
- Vikram Radhakrishnan (THUAS)
- Annemiek Haneveld (MKB Digiwerkplaats Haaglanden)
- Wendy de Groot ( HBO education coordinator at the Digiwerkplaats Haaglanden)
- Niek Jan van den Hout (THUAS)
- Hanno Hildmann, PhD (Senior Researcher, Smart Sensor Systems)
- Joris Kruse (dotSPACE)
- Andrei Bocin Dumitriu (dotSPACE
- Martijn Seijger (dotSPACE)
About the organisers
dotSPACE and Royal Haskoning are working together to increase awareness about the potential of space technologies. They are organising the Hackathon in conjunction with partners from academia, government and commercial backgrounds.
Join us in person at the Dutch Innovation Factory or attend this Hackathon remotely (as a virtual team member): plenary sessions and networking opportunities will be available online.
Learn from key figures in the local aerospace sector at the 8th CASSINI Hackathon in Zoetermeer. Register now!
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