7th CASSINI Hackathon in Latvia

Latvia is among the 10 countries organizing the 7th Cassini Hackathon, which will take place on 13-15 September 2024. The aim is to develop satellite data-based solutions for sustainable development. The event is organized by the Latvian Space Industry Association and will be supported by several partners and four challenge owners, who will share real-world problems and opportunities that can be harnessed using Earth observation and satellite navigation data.

Support for teams: the teams will receive support from experts in satellite data analysis, business development, and communication.

Prizes:

• 3^rd place € 400 
• 2^nd place € 700 
• 1^st place € 1,000 & and the chance to compete with other countries' hackathon winners for additional cash prizes and mentorship!

European-level competition & start-up party: on 18 September 2024, a Demo Day event will take place, where the Latvian hackathon winner will compete online with other countries' hackathon winners. To support the Latvian team and celebrate this achievement, the Latvian Space Industry Association will organize this event in cooperation with the EIT Community Officer, inviting Latvia's deep tech ecosystem and all Latvia's CASSINI hackathon participants. During the event, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia will present business support instruments for the further development of hackathon ideas and the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) about EU Space Programme’s opportunities for business and science. 

More about the hackathon.