COPERNICUS HACKATHON "CODING COPERNICUS"
ADAPT - CONNECT - SUSTAIN
We invite you to the Coding Copernicus Hackathon. Together we want to use Copernicus Earth Observation data to find new ideas for a more sustainable and climate-friendly future.
Using Copernicus data, you will work in a team over 24 hours on one of 3 challenges: Transport, Green Cities, or Safe Shipping.
CODING COPERNICUS
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Observing the Earth from space makes it possible to detect changes in land surface and develop measures to protect our environment and climate.
Whether you are a geoscientist, developer, programmer, computer scientist, graphic designer, student, PhD student or space enthusiast - everyone can participate. We invite you to use your knowledge and skills to develop new ideas for the use of satellite data. From idea to prototype - in just 24 hours. During the entire time, you will be supervised by experts.
At the end of the hackathon, each team will present its idea. The team that convinces the jury wins. The winning team will receive a prize money of 1.500€ and a startup package on CODE-DE. Other prizes will be announced soon.
When and where?
When: January 23 and 24, 2025 (Thursday to Friday)
Where: BASt (Federal Highway Research Institute), Bruederstraße 53, 51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
Registration Deadline: January 14th, 2025 (Registration might close earlier if the maximum number of 40 participants is reached.)
CODE-DE Webinar: January 14th 2025, online at 11am (More information after registration.)
The challenges
#1: TRANSPORT - More than just grey
The Challenge is hosted by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt)
#2: GREEN CITIES – Hack for urban green islands
The Challenge is hosted by the German Environment Agency (UBA)
#3: SAFE SHIPPING – Navigating all scales
The Challenge is hosted by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Data
Data
During the Hackathon you will work with the Copernicus Data and Exploitation Platform - Germany (CODE-DE). It offers easy and fast access to all Copernicus data as well as the possibility of online data processing. In advance, we are offering a voluntary webinar to get to know CODE-DE. The exact date will be announced shortly.
An overview of all available data will be shared with the participants after registration.
Scheduled agenda (preliminary)
09:45 | If you're coming by train (STR 1), you can catch our shuttle bus from Frankenforst Kippekausen, Bergisch Gladbach.
10:00 | Arrival
10:30 | Introduction and presentation of the challenges
11:15 | Talk by a start-up
11:45 | Matchmaking
14:00 | Start Coding
14:00 | End of coding
14:15 | Start of pitches (5 min per pitch)
15:00 | Evaluation of the pitches by the jury members
15:30 | Award ceremony
16:00 | Estimated end of event
During the hackathon, experts will support you with programming, brainstorming, and advice on financing options and business models. Participants can also learn about career opportunities at BASt, UBA, BSH and DLR.
Prizes & Participation
Prizes
- 1st place: 1500, - €, start package CODE-DE
- 2nd place: 1000, - €
- Community prize*: 500, - €
- All participants of the hackathon are invited to join us for a guided tour of the European Astronaut Centre at DLR in Cologne-Porz in spring 2025.
*The 1st and 2nd place will be awarded by the jury; the community prize will be chosen by you.
Participation
Are you over 18 years old, a space enthusiast, developer, programmer, computer scientist, graphic designer, student, PhD student or have you always wanted to work with Copernicus data? Then you are invited to find new ways to use Copernicus data!
Programming skills are an advantage, but not a requirement to participate in the hackathon. The more diverse your skills, the better your team will be.
Please note that our rooms are not wheelchair accessible. If this affects you, contact us and we will find a solution.
Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed but you are welcome to bring your sleeping bag and sleep in one of our rooms.
Catering
Food and beverages will be provided throughout the event. A candy bar and iced drinks will also be available for you.
Here you can find a list with things you should pack.
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Sponsored by:
This project is supported by Caroline Herschel Framework Partnership Agreement on Copernicus User Uptake (FPCUP) of the European Union under the framework agreement no. FPA 275/G/GRO/COPE/17/10042, 2020-3-28, Copernicus Hackathon “Coding Copernicus“ – new ideas for using Copernicus data, SGA#16.
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