European Defense Tech Hackathon – Switzerland

Europe is at a turning point: The need for faster, bolder defense innovation has never been greater.

That’s why we’re bringing together 100+ hackers, builders, and visionaries from across Europe and beyond for a three-day hackathon in Switzerland.

This isn’t just another hackathon—it’s the launchpad for the next generation of dual-use and defense technology!

Visitors

To give teams space to focus, there will be no visitors during the hackathon itself. If you want to see the results, join us for Demo Day on Sunday, November 30, where teams will showcase their prototypes and solutions.

Agenda

Friday, November 28, 2025

• 12:00 – Doors open
• 13:00 – Welcome & Keynote
• 14:00 – Workshop Session #1
• 15:00 – Workshop Session #2
• 16:00 – Workshop Session #3
• 17:00 – Presentation of Challenges and Mentors
• 17:30 – Speech by Beat Flach, Member of Parliament for the Green Liberal Party of Switzerland
• 18:00 – Start of Hacking

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Focused work all day

• 12:00 – Lunch Break
• 12:00–18:00 – Focus Work
• 18:00 – Progress Check with Mentors

Sunday, November 30, 2025

• 09:00 – Breakfast & Last-Mile Sprint
• 12:00 – End of Hacking, Project Submission, Lunch Break
• 13:00 – Demo Day (Open to Visitors): Project Presentations
• 15:00 – Award Ceremony, After-Party & Networking

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Focus Areas

• Computer Vision & AI on Edge Devices
• Unmanned & Autonomous Systems (UAS & UGV)
• Electronic & Cyber Warfare
• Modular Sensor Systems
• Battlefield Economics: Scaling Production Faster
• Space Applications: OSINT & Satellite Imagery
• Advanced Drone & Counter-Drone Technologies
• …and more