The Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) Noordwijk is pleased to be one of the organisations supporting the upcoming EUDIS Defence Hackathon in the Netherlands (17–19 Oct 2025) alongside the local heat organiser Groundstation.Space. We look forward to seeing what innovative solutions are realised by the participants. The hackathon’s theme – “technology for space and defence” – is subdivided into three challenges. Take action to take part! Individuals are called to register now (until 10 Oct) via the Dutch heat platform.
EUDIS hackathon seeks ideas to strengthen defence innovation
The EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) is enabled by the European Defence Fund to strengthen defence innovation in the European Union. Across a number of countries this fall, hackers will come together and explore how the European space ecosystem can support defence missions and operations, as well as contributing to a secure space domain. The heat in the Netherlands is organised by Groundstation.Space and the hackathon will take place in the CometLab – a new facility on NL Space Campus that officially opens earlier in October during NL Space Week. (You can register for the opening here.)
Technology for space and defence
The theme of the hackathon “technology for space and defence” is subdivided into three challenges. Take your pick!
- Challenge #1: Protection of space assets
- Challenge #2: Space for defence
- Challenge #3: Sovereign space
▶️ Get details of all challenges at: eudis-hackathon.eu/challenges
▶️ Discover about the Dutch heatat: taikai.network/eudisNetherlands
The EUDIS Hackathon is a project implemented by: Civittal, Carsa, Cecoforma and Tehnopol. The NL heat, with local organiser Groundstation.Space, has support from Dutch Ministry of Defence, NL Space Campus, SBIC Noordwijk, TNO, NLR and Innovation Quarter.
Organisations supporting the Dutch heat:
Participant selection process
All individuals wishing to take part in the hackathon must create an account on the hackathon platform. Participants from EU-countries are eligible to take part and everyone who registers will undergo a selection process based on individual motivation and potential contribution. The selection process considers the information provided in each application, focusing on passion for technology and innovation. Teams can be formed but only after registration and only through the hackathon platform (instructions will be provided after completing the registration process). For a full list of frequently asked questions, go here.
KEY DATES
Hackathon starts: Fri 17 Oct (at 15:00 CEST)
Hackathon ends: Sun 19 Oct (at 18:30 CEST)
Hackathon location: CometLab on NL Space Campus
Registration deadline: Fri 10 Oct (by 09:00 CEST)
Registration link: click button below
