EUDIS Defence Hackathon
Romania 2025
European Defence Innovation in Space & Aerospace
- 17–19 October 2025
- Hybrid (Bucharest + Online)
- Part of EUDIS Program
Supported by the European Defence Fund
Pan-European Innovation Competition
8 Countries
Pan-European reach with participants across the continent
Expert Mentorship
Access to industry leaders and defence professionals
Innovation Focus
Cutting-edge space and defence technology challenges
EU Recognition
Visibility with EU officials and defence ministries
Technologies for Space and Defence
Challenge 1
Protection of Space Assets
- Space debris monitoring and mitigation
- Cybersecurity for satellite systems
- Anti-jamming technologies
- Space situational awareness
Challenge 2
Space for Defence
- Satellite communication systems
- Earth observation for security
- Navigation and positioning
- Space-based intelligence gathering
Challenge 3
Sovereign Aerospace
- Autonomous flight systems
- Advanced materials for aerospace
- Propulsion technologies
- Manufacturing innovations
Join Europe’s premier defence innovation competition and accelerate your career in space and defence technologies.
Cutting-edge Challenges
Work on the latest space & defence technology problems.
EU-wide Participation
Connect with innovators across 8 European countries.
High-level Pitching
Present to Ministry of Defence, corporates, and EU officials.
Expert Collaboration
Work alongside industry experts and experienced mentors.
Prizes & Mentorship
Win cash prizes and access to exclusive EU finals.
Maximum Visibility
Gain recognition across the European defence ecosystem.
Substantial cash prizes, mentorship opportunities, and access to the European defence ecosystem.
🥇 1st Place
€2,500
Romania Stage Winner
🥈 2nd Place
€1,500
Romania Stage Runner-up
Post-Hackathon
€4K–€8K
2 months mentorship value
EU-wide
€12K–€24K
6 months mentorship value
Additional Benefits
Visibility & Partnerships
Access to EU & defence ecosystem networks
EU Finals Access
Compete at the European level in 2026
Who Should Join?
We welcome innovators from all backgrounds in EU, Ukraine & Norway (18+) who are passionate about advancing space and defence technologies.
Students & Researchers
University students and academic researchers in STEM fields
Developers & Engineers
Software developers and technical engineers
Startups
Early-stage companies in space and defence tech
Corporate Professionals
Industry professionals from defence and aerospace
Innovators
Creative minds passionate about space and defence
Mentors & Jury
We’re assembling an exceptional team of industry leaders, defence experts, and innovation partners. Stay tuned for announcements!
Expert Mentors
Industry veterans and technical experts who will guide teams throughout the hackathon
Distinguished Jury
High-level decision makers from defence ministries, EU institutions, and leading corporations
Strategic Partners
Leading organizations in space, defence, and technology sectors across Europe
Special recognition for outstanding achievements in specific technology areas.
🏅
Best Space-Based Solution
Most innovative solution leveraging space technologies
🏅
Most Innovative Aerospace Application
Breakthrough innovation in aerospace technology
🏅
Best Dual-Use Defence Technology
Technology with both civilian and defence applications
Why Partner With Us?
Join Europe’s leading defence innovation ecosystem and unlock new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Scout Innovations
Discover cutting-edge solutions and emerging technologies
Proof-of-Concepts
Opportunity to develop and test innovative concepts
EU-wide Visibility
Gain recognition across European markets and institutions
Talent Access
Connect with top-tier developers, engineers, and innovators
Strategic Networking
Build relationships with corporates and EU institutions
strategic & technology partners
community partners
food & beverage partners
Media Partner
From registration to EU finals – here’s your path to European defence innovation leadership.
Registration Deadline
Eligibility Confirmation
Hackathon Event
Mentorship Program
EU Finals
Three Days of Innovation
A carefully crafted agenda designed to maximize learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Friday 17 Oct
Registration & Welcome
Opening
Challenge Introduction
Presentation
Team Formation
Networking
Start Hacking!
Development
Saturday 18 Oct
Intensive Development
Development
Checkpoint & Feedback
Mentoring
Continued Development
Development
Pitch Training Workshop
Training
Sunday 19 Oct
Final Development Sprint
Development
Inspirational Talks
Keynote
Final Pitches
Presentation
Awards Ceremony
Awards
Everything you need to know about participating in EUDIS Defence Hackathon Romania 2025.
How do I form a team?
Teams can be formed before or during the event. We’ll have team formation sessions on Friday morning. Teams should have 2-5 members with diverse skills.
What background do I need?
Is there a participation cost?
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What about intellectual property?
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What happens after the hackathon?
Ready to Shape the
Future of Defence?
