Spaceport Hackathon in Žilina

Join our 3-day hackathon and dive into challenges designed by the United Nations Development Programme! Learn how to use space data, win money prizes and secure your spot in the Slovak Space Office Spaceport incubator.

Hackathon subtopics:

  1. Transition to a low-carbon economy (Pljevlja, Montenegro)
  2. Fighting illegal deforestation (Pljevlja, Montenegro)
  3. Transition to a circular economy (Skopje, North Macedonia)
  4. Increasing heatwave resilience (Skopje, North Macedonia)

From Friday to Sunday, the hackathon will take place at the University of Žilina. Refreshments and drinks will be provided throughout the event. We do not cover the accommodation, however, we are happy to assist you in finding the right option.

📍 Location: Kafeteria rektorát

Hackathon schedule:

Friday

Registration 17:00 – 18:00

Welcome & Introduction 18:00 – 19:00

Refreshment & Networking 19:00 – 19:45

Teams  formation/ Ideas presentation 19:30 – 20:30

Lean Canvas Workshop 20:30 – 21:00

Hacking 21:00 – 00:00

Saturday

Breakfast 9:00 – 9:30

Hacking 9:30 – 13:00

Lunch 13:00 – 13:30

Workshops 13:30 – 14:00

Mentoring sessions 14:30 – 18:00

Dinner 19:00 – 19:30

How to pitch presentation/teams catch-up 19:30 – 20:00

Hacking 20:00 – 00:00

Sunday

Breakfast 9:00 – 9:30

Team Check-In/last recommendations 9:30 – 10:15

Final Presentations 10:30 – 12:00

Judging /Announcement of results 12:00 -12:45

Lunch &  Networking 13:00 – 14:30

Stay tuned for more information regarding prizes and mentors! If you have any questions, please let us know at spaceoffice@sario.sk.

PARTNERS OF SPACEPORT HACKATHON: