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Join us for an exhilarating 4-days hackathon centered around Falcon LLMs, a cutting-edge language model. The hackathon is sponsored by GAIA, the leading startup acceleration program, providing participants with the opportunity to apply for the next cohort and build innovative companies in Saudi Arabia.

Join us for a 24-hour hackathon centered around Falcon LLMs, a powerful language model. Collaborate, innovate, and compete to create impressive solutions.

Europe’s first-ever Space Cybersecurity Hackathon, uniting top space institutions, cybersecurity and telecom experts, satellite engineers, ethical hackers, and trailblazing startups to tackle the toughest challenges in satellite security — and build practical software solutions within 24 hours — to protect Europe’s satellites, GPS, and telecom networks from cyberattacks, fortifying defenses in space and on Earth. When: October 17-18, 2025 Where: Madrid Digitaliza (calle Embajadores, 181, Madrid, Spain) For whom: Satellite engineers looking to apply their technical expertise to real-world cybersecurity threats.

Europe’s first-ever Space Cybersecurity Hackathon, uniting top space institutions, cybersecurity and telecom experts, satellite engineers, ethical hackers, and trailblazing startups to tackle the toughest challenges in satellite security — and build practical software solutions within 24 hours — to protect Europe’s satellites, GPS, and telecom networks from cyberattacks, fortifying defenses in space and on Earth.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on June 19-21, 2026, in Warsaw, Poland. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ We're thrilled to co-organize this hackathon together with the Polish Development Fund (PFR), supporting the development of innovative technological solutions in Poland. PFR offers instruments for the development of enterprises, local government units, and private individuals, investing in sustainable social development and economic growth of the country. One of PFR's projects is the IDA, which supports innovative entities in developing dual-use technologies.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on December 5-7, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. We're thrilled to co-organize this hackathon together with the Polish Development Fund (PFR), supporting the development of innovative technological solutions in Poland. PFR offers instruments for the development of enterprises, local government units, and private individuals, investing in sustainable social development and economic growth of the country. One of PFR's projects is the IDA, which supports innovative entities in developing dual-use technologies. Goal

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on February 27-March 1, 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. We're thrilled to co-organize this hackathon together with Tehnopol, the largest science and business park in the Baltic states. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Europe is at a turning point: The need for faster, bolder defense innovation has never been greater. That’s why we’re bringing together 100+ hackers, builders, and visionaries from across Europe and beyond for a three-day hackathon in Switzerland. This isn’t just another hackathon—it’s the launchpad for the next generation of dual-use and defense technology! Visitors To give teams space to focus, there will be no visitors during the hackathon itself. If you want to see the results, join us for Demo Day on Sunday, October 26, where teams will showcase their prototypes and solutions.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 120+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on April 24-26, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on July…

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 150+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on July 3-5, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on September 4-6, 2026, in Pristina, Kosovo. Kosovo is a place where security is a lived reality — shaped by history and constant pressure on infrastructure and institutions. That makes it one of the few environments in Europe where the gap between “cool prototype” and “actually useful” is immediately obvious. We're thrilled to bring the European Defense Tech Hackathon here together with the Innovation Centre Kosovo this September 2025. Connect with fellow defense innovators, meet potential co-founders, and build projects with real-world impact that could save lives.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 120+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on April 24-26, 2026, in Porto, Portugal. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on June 12-14, 2026, in Paris, France, right before Eurosatory. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 120+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on November 7–9, 2025, in Paris, France. After our first Paris hackathon with 170 attendees last November, we're excited to be back! This is your chance to connect with fellow defense innovators, meet potential co-founders, and work on projects that have the potential to save lives. We'll prepare challenges based on real-world problems, and you can bring your own project. You'll get feedback from experienced mentors, and we'll put you in a position to deploy your project in the real world after the hackathon 🚀 More information on our event website: https://eurodefense.tech/hackathons/paris-2025/

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation The mission continues: at the same time as the Munich Security Conference, we'll be organizing once again Europe's largest defense tech hackathon: Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on February 12-15, 2026, in Munich. Connect with fellow defense innovators, find a co-founder, and develop solutions that will eventually save lives! Goal

Europe is at a turning point: The need for faster, bolder defense innovation has never been greater. Our Defense against Drones Drone alerts are rising across Europe, and one of our most essential freedoms — the freedom to travel — is under threat. What could be effective against threats from the sky? Can we detect drones better? How can we defend ourselves?

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on October 3-5, 2025, in Milan, Italy. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on July 3-5, 2026, in Luxembourg, Luxembourg! Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Time to Accelerate Defense Innovation in Europe! Join us and 200+ hackers from across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon, taking place on September 25–28, 2025, in London, UK—right before the Resilience Conference and as part of London Defence Tech Week. Connect with fellow defense innovators, meet potential co-founders, and build projects with real-world impact that could save lives. We’ll bring challenges rooted in pressing defense and security problems, and you’re welcome to bring your own ideas. Throughout the event, you’ll get hands-on guidance from seasoned mentors—and after the hackathon, we’ll help you take your project closer to real-world deployment 🚀

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation. Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on November 6 – 9, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation. Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on May 1 – 3, 2026, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation! Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon in Hamburg in mid-October 2025! Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on August 28-30, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Signal Intelligence. Combat First Aid. Maritime Dominance. Join us and 100+ hackers from across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on Aug 29-31, 2025, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Connect with fellow defense innovators, meet potential co-founders, and work on projects that have the potential to save lives! We'll prepare challenges based on real-world problems, and you can bring your own project. You'll get feedback from experienced mentors, and we'll put you in a position to deploy your project in the real world after the hackathon 🚀 More information on our event website: https://eurodefense.tech/hackathons/copenhagen-2025/

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on November 13-16, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, right before the Berlin Security Conference. We're excited to co-host the hackathon with the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub—the change agent of the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces), connecting them with builders, startups, and innovative solutions. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on July 9-12, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Connect with fellow defense innovators, meet potential co-founders, and build projects with real-world impact that could save lives. We’ll bring challenges rooted in pressing defense and security problems, and you’re welcome to bring your own ideas.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀 Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on February 27-March 1, 2025, in Athens, Greece. Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation Join us and 100+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on May 29-31, 2026, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Goal We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.