The Dutch heat of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon Space for Water took place 24–26 Apr 2026 at CometLab. Team Solum’s solution addressing agricultural water pollution caused by nutrient runoff was presented with top prize and the team goes to the European final.
Competition
Prepare for CASSINI Hackathon at Dutch heat pre-event webinar on 22 Apr
Access resources prior to the Dutch heat of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon Space for Water as you prepare to answer the challenges. Innovators are sought who are passionate about creating solutions for water protection and fair distribution. Hackathon registration closes on 19 Apr.
Join the Dutch heat of CASSINI Hackathon – Space for Water (register by: 19 Apr)
The 11th CASSINI Hackathon Space for Water calls for participants to access EU space data and develop a solution which protects our natural water resources. Join the Dutch heat taking place 24 to 26 Apr 2026. The registration deadline for taking part is 19 Apr.
Competition winners announced – meet the startups bridging space and manufacturing
The finalists in the inaugural Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition travelled to SBIC Noordwijk on 27 Nov to pitch their solutions. The jury selected Sightwise and Unchartered AI as the space and manufacturing track winners, respectively.
Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition – introducing the finalists
The finalists in the inaugural Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition have been announced. Eleven startups will present their solutions to industry challenges before a jury panel at SBIC on 27 Nov. Register now to join the post-final networking event!
Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition challenges (new registration deadline: 3 Nov)
More details about the challenges for the first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition have been released. Startups from across Europe are invited to submit solutions by the new deadline of 3 Nov.





