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, October 26, 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
15:15 – Workshop Session #2
16:30 – Workshop Session #3
17:00 – Start of Hacking, Team Formation & Networking
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
14:30 – Award Ceremony, After-Party & Networking
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