EUDIS Defence Hackathon 9-11 May 2025

The second edition of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon will take place from 9 to 11 May across eight locations in Europe. The focus is on supporting EU Member States and Ukraine addressing urgent defence challenges. The main theme of this event is Rapid Defence Solutions for the Ukrainian Battlefield and Beyond. Participants from across Europe, including Norway and Ukraine, are invited to join onsite or online to develop innovative solutions in the military sector. To inform potential applicants about the Hackathon challenges and local organisers, a Europe-wide information webinar will be hosted on April 9th at 15:00 CEST via Microsoft Teams. Interested individuals are encouraged to register and join the live session to learn more.

A Platform for Groundbreaking Defence Innovation

The EUDIS Defence Hackathons provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop cutting-edge solutions addressing key defence challenges. Over the course of three days, teams will co-operate, innovate, and compete to develop the most promising solutions. All teams will be supported by expert mentors with defence and business backgrounds, which will ensure that participants gain invaluable insights. Participants are able to join the hackathon in any of the eight locations – Italy, Spain, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Key Highlights of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon

Who can participate? The hackathon is open to individuals aged 18 and above, who are citizens and residents from EU Member States, Norway, or Ukraine. Hackathon welcomes participants who are willing to develop innovative defence solutions for the Ukrainian battlefield, including university students, researchers, developers, SMEs, defence experts and others. 

The EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025 continues to be a powerful platform where bright minds, cutting-edge ideas, and real-world impact meet. For more information, join the webinar to be held on 9 April at 15:00 CEST. 

Event Timeline: 

• Pre-hackathon webinar: 9 April 2025
• Registration closes: 5 May 2025
• Hackathon weekend: 9-11 May 2025
• Mentorship programme: 15 May – 19 July 2025
• Live pitching in front of EU Member States – 9 July 2025

Why Join the EUDIS Hackathon?

The hackathon is not just about competition—it’s about shaping the future of European defence innovation. Participants will gain access to industry experts, investors, and policymakers, fostering connections that can take their ideas from concept to reality.

Join us in one of the eight cities from 9 to 11 May 2025 to be part of Europe’s leading defence innovation hackathon. To learn more and register, visit the EUDIS Hackathon website: https://eudis-hackathon.eu/. For media inquiries, partnerships, participant registrations or additional information, please contact:

EUDIS Hackathon Team

• 📧 contact@eudis-hackathon.eu 
• 🌍 Website: https://eudis-hackathon.eu/