9. CASSINI Hackathon Österreich

16. - 18. May 2025
Impact Hub Tirol GmbH, Dreiheiligenstraße 21a, 6020 Innsbruck, AT

The 9th CASSINI Hackathon happens simultaneously across 10 European countries, including Innsbruck, Austria. The participants will be seeking innovative solutions that shape the future of healthcare using space technology. They will also receive training, mentoring, and inspiration to develop new ideas at the intersection of space and health.

Organizer

Austrian Space Forum (OeWF)

Sponsors / Partner

synedra IT GmbH
Impact Hub Tirol

Content Description

Join this event to hear from national experts in health and space technology. Watch our online training sessions and learn to use the data from Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo.

Bring or join a team, and develop a solution for one of three challenges

Monitoring disease outbreaks and health risks
Enhancing smart emergency healthcare delivery
Supporting mental health and well-being

Rendering of two women and two men and eight flags on a line in front of a wide blue sky with satellites and trees in teh background — CASSINI Hackathon Austria (Website CASSINI #EUSpace)

Get involved

Austria is a strong supporter of Earth Observation with a thriving space economy, exemplified by successful startups like blackshark.AI and GATE Space. The country hosts an ESA Business Incubation Center (ESA BIC), an ESA Idea Factory in Vienna, and a ground-based facility in Innsbruck operated by the Austrian Space Forum – a respected research organization organizing this Hackathon. Connect with local experts and network with key stakeholders and investors at the event from 16-18 May 2025.

Prizes

Local prizes: to be announced
Central prizes:
Additionally, 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.

Our experts

Our experts will provide valuable insights to help you design a relevant solution.

Dr. Gernot Grömer - Austrian Space Forum
Olivia Haider - synedra IT GmbH & Austrian Space Forum
Dr. Li Shean Toh - AstroAid Foundation

About the organisers

The Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) is a private space research institution focused on planetary research and STEAM education. As ESA's first Ground-Based Facility in Austria, OeWF operates a vertical treadmill for gravity research while connecting experts across disciplines. With an extensive network in the European space community and specialized expertise in Mars mission simulations, the OeWF helps Cassini Hackathon participants develop practical solutions with real-world applications.

Target Audience

All persons interested in Earth Observation and different aspects of health care.

Participant Information

Registration is mandatory

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