Why Join?
The 9th CASSINI Hackathon is a unique opportunity to:
- Innovate for Public Health: Use satellite data, positioning services, and Earth observation technologies to create impactful healthcare solutions.
- Compete for Prizes: Stand a chance to win a share of the €9,000 prize pool at the European level, and part of a €5000 local prize pool!
- Receive Mentorship & Support: Get expert guidance from industry leaders, space agencies, and healthcare professionals.
- Connect with an International Network: Collaborate with like-minded individuals and industry experts from across Europe.
- Gain Recognition: Present your ideas to top-tier judges, investors, and innovation hubs.
The Challenge
This year’s theme, ‘Space for Healthcare’, focuses on three major challenges:
- Monitoring Disease Outbreaks & Health Risks: Use space data to predict disease outbreaks, track environmental health risks, and develop early warning systems.
- Smart Emergency Healthcare Delivery: Optimise medical supply chains, telemedicine, and crisis response using satellite technology.
- Mental Health & Well-Being: Leverage environmental data to assess mental health impacts, personalise well-being solutions, and improve urban planning.
Prizes & Opportunities
- Top 3 European winners will receive up to €9,000 in cash prizes (€5,000 for 1st place, €3,000 for 2nd place, €1,000 for 3rd place).
- Local prize pool of €5000 for the winners in Finland!
- 100 hours of tailored mentoring to develop your project beyond the hackathon.
- Access to European innovation networks, space incubators, and accelerator programmes.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 20 March 2025
- Big Ideas Campaign: 28 April – 8 May 2025
- Hackathon Weekend: 16 – 18 May 2025
- EU Demo Day & Awards Ceremony: 21 May 2025
Apply Now!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event. Apply now and take your first step toward building the next big innovation in space-powered healthcare!
➡️ Register here: https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/finland
