The 9th CASSINI Hackathon: Space Innovation for a Healthier Europe
An EU-wide innovation challenge turning satellite data into real-world health solutions
Photo taken from the CASSINI Hackathon website
From 16th to 18th May 2025, Europe will host the 9th edition of the CASSINI Hackathon: Space for Healthcare, an event that connects innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers to create healthcare solutions using space technologies. Held simultaneously across 10 European countries, the hackathon aims to drive innovation in public health by applying space-based data and services.
Space-based innovation for real-world health challenges
This edition of the CASSINI Hackathon invites participants to use data and signals from European Union space programmes such as Copernicus, Galileo, and EGNOS to address urgent healthcare challenges. The focus areas for this edition are:
- monitoring disease outbreaks and health risks
- smart emergency healthcare delivery
- mental health and well-being
Whether you are a first-time hackathon participant or a seasoned innovator, the CASSINI Hackathon offers a unique opportunity to develop solutions that could transform the future of healthcare in Europe.
Prizes
Participants compete first at a local level, with each of the 10 host locations offering their own set of prizes. The winners from each location then advance to the European-level competition, where the top three teams will receive:
- first prize: €5.000
- second prize: €3.000
- third prize: €1.000
In addition to the cash prizes, the top teams will gain access to the CASSINI Mentoring Programme, a six-month accelerator offering more than 100 hours of mentorship from space and business experts. This program is designed to support teams in transforming their hackathon concepts into viable ventures.
Who can participate?
The hackathon is open to:
- individuals who are 18 years or older at the start of the event (May 16th)
- individuals who reside in an EU country or a Horizon Europe-associated country
Eligible participants include students, entrepreneurs, software developers, engineers, designers, and researchers. Teams must consist of 3 to 8 members, and participants can use the TAIKAI matchmaking platform to connect and form teams.
Key dates
- April 28th-May 9th: Big Ideas Campaign – A series of online events designed to inspire participants, showcase the potential of space technologies, and facilitate team building.
- May 11st: Registration deadline
- May 16th-18th: Hackathon Weekend – The main event, where teams develop and present their solutions
- May 21st: Demo Day and Awards Ceremony – Winning teams from each country will pitch their projects to a European jury, which will select the top three solutions.
A unique opportunity to innovate with purpose
The CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring initiative provides a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to connect, create, and launch impactful projects. By combining healthcare and space technologies, the 9th CASSINI Hackathon offers a chance to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of communities across Europe.
For more information and to register, visit: https://taikai.network/cassinihackathons/hackathons/space-for-healthcare
For questions or support contact: hello@hackathons.cassini.eu
