ΕλληνικάCASSINI Hackathon, Cyprus 2023 - Space for defense & security”
CCS supports the 5th CASSINI Hackathon organized by the NGO, C.I.P Citizens In Power in Cyprus and held under the auspices of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organization (CSEO)
Starting date of Friday, March 24, 2023 and a closing date of the competition Sunday, March 26, 2023
The Information Center and Training for Employment and Entrepreneurship (KEEAED), Municipality of Nicosia.
The CASSINI Hackathon kicks off on Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m. and mainly focuses on Cyber Security and Defense issues.
At the conclusion of the two-day Hackathon, prizes (1st, 2nd & 3rd) will be awarded to the successful teams and certificates of participation on Sunday, March 26.
Τhe CASSINI Hackathon & Mentoring is the first action in the implementation of CASSINI, the European Commission’s new initiative to support innovative entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs in the space industry, including New Space, during 2021-2027. The CASSINI Hackathons are a series of semi-annual hackathons that tackle global challenges with European space technologies. Each hackathon is a hybrid event that takes place in 10 different locations across Europe simultaneously. The purpose to bring together young entrepreneurs, technologists, and researchers from around Europe and to provide an attractive environment to develop innovative applications and learn about the European space programmes.
Participants will be supported with training resources and dedicated sessions on how to access these data and services and with training to publicly showcase their solutions. The three winners of each hackathon receive access to the CASSINI Mentoring, a tailor-made mentoring and coaching scheme. Verhaert Masters In Innovation and SpaceTec Partners form the core team implementing the CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring action on behalf the European Commission and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA).
The team of C.I.P Citizens In Power, is 1 of the 10 winners to implement this coming Hackathon in Cyprus. This creates opportunities for our ecosystem and young entrepreneurs to enter and connect to a broader community, access Networks that enhance their expertise, and reinforce their knowledge.
The event is co-organised with the Nicosia Multifunctional Center in the context of the project, Information and Training Center for Employment and Business Action, which is co-funded by the European Development Fund of the EU, the State and the Municipality of Nicosia.
How Can EU Space Data Help Us Build a Safer, Stronger Europe?
At the 5th CASSINI Hackathon, participants are invited to use space data and signals to develop defence and security solutions for Europe.
It’s open to everyone: the Hackathon will offer comprehensive digital resources to enable participants to utilise space data and develop an innovative business pitch. The 5th CASSINI Hackathon, Space for Defence & Security, will be held at 10 locations in Europe on the 24th-26th March. In Cyprus, prizes will include €1,000 and additional business support.