​​Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀

Today is Demo Day!🚀 ​​

Presentations and the award ceremony will run from 13:00 to 15:30, followed by open-ended networking.

Pitches will run in order, from team one onwards, with a few exceptions for teams who needed to present earlier due to travel arrangements.

​Please also make sure to read this guide on how to succeed at an EDTH Hackathon: How to Succeed at an EDTH Hackathon Guide 

Your deck should cover four things:

• a) What problem are you solving?

• b) How are you solving it technically?

• c) How will this be deployed and mass-manufactured?

• d) What did you achieve during the hackathon?

*Submit a presentation (PDF) by Sunday noon. This is the same deck you’ll use when pitching on Sunday afternoon. Start the file name with your team number (e.g. “07_ProjectName.pdf”). Record your demo as a video, upload it somewhere (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive), and link it in the presentation — we’ll click the link.*​

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We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.

​Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.

​Our goal with the hackathon is to put you in a position to continue towards deployment.

Wi-Fi access

Network name (Wi-Fi): Support 
Password: 22022024

Hackathon rules

​​Bring your own ideas, code, or hardware — just make sure you clearly show what you’ve built during the event.

​​Teams are 2–4 people (max 6). You can form teams in advance through the EDTH platform or on the day.

​Please also make sure to read this guide on how to succeed at an EDTH Hackathon: How to Succeed at an EDTH Hackathon Guide 

Presentations and the award ceremony will run from 13:00 to 15:30 on Sunday, followed by open-ended networking.

Your demo day pitch will be 3 minutes, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.

Your deck should cover four things:

• a) What problem are you solving?

• b) How are you solving it technically?

• c) How will this be deployed and mass-manufactured?

• d) What did you achieve during the hackathon?

Submit a presentation (PDF) by Sunday noon. This is the same deck you’ll use when pitching on Sunday afternoon.

Meals and refreshments

​Food, snacks, and drinks will be available throughout the hackathon, provided by Support Ukraine Hub. All proceeds go directly towards supporting the needs of Ukraine.

​Prices are very reasonable, and we encourage you to make use of the food and refreshment options available throughout the event — every purchase helps support the cause 🇺🇦

Equipment & Workshop Assets

Manufacturing & Prototyping

* 2 × Creality 3D Printers

* 1 × Bumblebee 3D Printer

* 3D printing materials (PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS)

* Spare nozzles, hotends and maintenance kits

* Filament drying and storage equipment

Electronics Assembly & Repair

* 5 × Soldering Stations

* Solder wire and flux

* Hot air rework station(s)

* PCB holders and helping hands

* Desoldering pumps and wick

* Precision tweezers and electronics tools

* Magnifying lamps and inspection equipment

* ESD mats and grounding equipment

* Wire strippers and crimping tools

* Heat shrink tubing assortment

* Connectors, terminals and adapters

* Bench power supplies

* USB testers and voltage meters

Engineering Tools

* Digital multimeters

* Oscilloscopes

* Logic analyzers

* SDR equipment for RF development and testing

* RF cables, adapters and attenuators

* GPS modules and development boards

* Microcontrollers and SBCs (STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)

* Development and debugging programmers

Mechanical Workshop Equipment

* Full set of hand tools

* Screwdriver sets

* Precision screwdriver kits

* Hex and Torx key sets

* Adjustable spanners

* Pliers, cutters and side cutters

* Utility knives

* Measuring tools and calipers

* Small vice and clamps

Drone Development & Testing

* FPV drones and training platforms

* Flight controllers and spare electronics

* FPV goggles

* Radio transmitters and receivers

* Batteries and charging equipment

* Propellers and spare parts

* Drone assembly and maintenance tools

* UAV detection and RF monitoring equipment

Hackathon Build Materials

* Duct tape

* Electrical tape

* Gaffer tape

* Double-sided tape

* Velcro straps

* Zip ties (various sizes)

* Cable management supplies

* Super glue

* Epoxy adhesive

* Hot glue guns and glue sticks

* Mounting pads and adhesive strips

* Labels and permanent markers

IT & Collaboration Equipment

* High-speed internet access

* Wi-Fi infrastructure

* Extension leads

* Power strips

* USB charging stations

* Monitors and displays

* Projector and presentation equipment

* Audio system and microphones

* Video conferencing equipment

Safety Equipment

* First aid kits

* Fire extinguishers

* Eye protection

* Protective gloves

* Fume extraction for soldering

* Battery-safe charging area

* LiPo safety bags

Specialised GNIZDO Equipment

* Drone detection systems

* RF direction-finding systems

* SDR-based monitoring stations

* Electronic warfare training equipment

* Tactical communication equipment

* ATAK/TAK integration hardware

* Prototype development platforms

* Sensor integration and testing kits

* Laser cutter (planned)

* CNC machine (planned)

* Electronics laboratory

* Drone testing laboratory

* Rapid prototyping facility

* Veteran-led engineering and innovation hub

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Agenda