Dive into some of the critical challenges faced in the Arctic region. This fascinating and complex geographical, meteorological and biological ecosystem needs your help! We’re looking for determined problem solvers who can develop sustainable solutions that support the Arctic’s future.

Join free of charge, expand your professional network and win 100+ hours of dedicated mentoring opportunities and local prizes!

The hackathon is open to anyone with a passion for entrepreneurship, the Arctic and EU space technologies. Check out our three challenges* below and consider how you can use your knowledge and skills to protect and support this precious region:

Challenge #1: Safe passage at sea

Design products, devices or services that enable container ships, cruise liners and fishing trawlers to navigate safely across our Nordic Seas. If you choose this challenge, you’ll be encouraged to dive into the areas of navigation route optimisation, extreme weather and sea ice warnings, the development and connectivity of future shipping lanes, and environmental disaster and emergency management.

Challenge #2: Life on Land

Design products, devices or services that enable human societies, plants and wildlife to better adapt to the Arctic climate. If you choose this challenge, you’ll be encouraged to explore topics such as environmental monitoring and climate change mitigation, renewable energy advancements, environmental protection, and the improved connectivity for research stations in remote areas.

Challenge #3: Caring for our wildlife

Design products, devices or services that can help protect biodiversity and the natural habitat of wildlife in the Arctic. If you choose this challenge, you’ll be encouraged to focus on protecting marine biodiversity, understanding and forecasting mitigation routes, understanding and mitigating the effects of exploration and development on wildlife, and the impact of climate change on natural habitats.

For full challenge descriptions, check out our website: https://hackathons.cassini.eu/hackers

Timeline:
25-28 October: Big Ideas Campaign

Join us for this series of online evening events where we aim to spark your creativity and help you meet fellow team members. We kick off with our launch session, then dive into the key space technologies and arctic data you will need to succeed. Each local organiser will also introduce themselves to you with a dedicated information and team formation session.

29 October: Registrations close

Register before the deadline - that's true for both you AND your team mates.