proximata HACKATHON
One of the most anticipated and requested tech & innovation events of 2026 in Vienna
On 13th of November proximata is hosting its flagship hackathon. Real cases provided by real companies with you and your team getting 24 hours to build something truly disruptive. Tracks will be offered inside the following themes:
Systems for built space
Robotics and embodied AI
AI systems and agentic infrastructure
Fintech and crypto
Join this hackathon and build something that creates real impact. Meet leaders of the ecosystems, experts from top industries, and network with exceptional professionals and organizations. Sign up and stay tuned for more updates.
Who should join?
This hackathon is for you if you are:
A builder excited about shipping things without asking for permission
A student with ambitions who want to join great people and prove their skills
Designer or PM working on real-world user interfaces
Founder or operator looking for top talent or to get inspired with practical ideas
Robotics, finance, crypto, hardware, engineering specialist
Developer or AI builder exploring agentic workflows and modern
Tracks and challenges:
[coming soon]
Sponsors and partners [more to come]:
START Vienna - A leading student community focusing on entrepreneurial talent
Hackathonhub - The fastest growing hackathon platform of EU
Rhomberg - A leading Austrian construction company
Kicks Vienna - Creative production & marketing agency
Home of Innovation (HOIV) - Vienna’s premier innovation and creative platform
TU Robotics Club - Robotics association of TU wien
What you get:
🎯 Real challenges from real companies
🧠 Live mentoring from case partners and industry experts
🛠️ Premium tool access with credits and compute from our partners
🍕 24h catering, food, coffee & drinks
🏆 Insane prize pool
🌍 A public GitHub portfolio piece - MIT-licensed, ready for your CV
How it works:
Teams pick their case preferences. We match. 24h of hacking. Each case partner picks a Track Winner. The Track Winners pitch in front of an external jury of VCs, founders, and tech leads.
Key info:
Dates: 13-14 November 2026
Start: Friday 13 November at 14:00
End: Saturday 14 November at 18:00
Format: In-person (online arrangement can be made in exceptional cases)
Team size: 2-4 people
Tracks: coming soon
Prizes: Exceptional. Details announced soon.
Places are limited. Apply fast.
About proximata
proximata is a Vienna-based builder space and tech agency focusing on most ambitious technical challenges and enabling top innovation in the EU. We strongly believe in the community, which we support with events such as this hackathon, where remarkable ideas turn into impactful projects, and extraordinary individuals launch world-changing collaborations.
Questions? Contact us at contact@proximata.io
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