Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025
The Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025 is a collaborative event inviting scientists, researchers, and innovators to explore the open science ecosystem developed by the Blue-Cloud project. It’s your chance to design and test data-driven workflows using the platform’s Virtual Labs, Workbenches, and analytical tools to extract insights from diverse marine datasets.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with Blue-Cloud’s services to build innovative applications, test the platform’s capabilities, and help shape its future. By exploring real user needs and identifying areas for improvement, you’ll contribute directly to enhancing the Blue-Cloud ecosystem while advancing open, collaborative marine science.
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Why Apply?
The benefits of joining the Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025.
- Gain visibility among leading marine science and technology organizations.
- Be inspired by experts and professionals working on ocean sustainability.
- Build valuable professional networks and collaborate across disciplines.
- Help shape the future of Blue-Cloud services through hands-on application testing.
- Compete for recognition and potential follow-up opportunities to develop their ideas further.
Agenda
Registration opens
30 April
2025
2-week Warm-up starts
16 September
2025
2-week Warm-up ends
25 September
2025
Registration closes
26 September
2025
3-day Hackathon starts
29 September
2025
Final Pitch & Award Ceremony
2 October
2025
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Who Can Join?
Prior experience with Blue-Cloud is not required!
- Marine (data) scientists, modellers, and researchers.
- Data service providers.
- Blue economy SMEs and industry professionals.
- ICT experts and developers specializing in environmental applications.
- Students, early-career professionals, and citizen scientists interested in marine data innovation
- Public agencies, NGOs, and innovators driving ocean sustainability initiatives.
Prizes
Winners will pitch their ideas at the Blue-Cloud Final Conference & gain exclusive access to the EDITO platform.
- The top 3 teams will receive up to €25,000 in total financial support to further develop and promote their solutions, with guidance from the Blue-Cloud project.
- Travel expenses covered for the winners to participate in the Final Conference.
- Winners will gain exclusive access to the EDITO platform!
*Funding for technical improvements and outreach activities. A required commitment to showcase the evolved solution at a follow-up event within 3–6 months. Prize distribution within teams is the team’s responsibility.
Mentors & Coaches
Meet the mentors and coaches who will be supporting you during the Hackathon!
Abel Dechenne
Sebastian Mieruch
Nydia Catalina Reyes Suarez
Juan Gabriel Fernández Pineda
Megan Anne French
Alexander Barth
Vânia Lima
Paul Weerheim
Salvatore Causio
Joao Vitorino
Enrico Baglione
Alexandre Schickele
Mauro Mugnaini
Marco Lettere
Julia Vera
Have any questions? Find answers here!
Who can participate in the hackathon?
Participation is open to everyone, regardless of nationality or location. Just make sure you’re over 18 and not subject to any legal restrictions under EU regulations.
Do I need to pay to participate?
No! The entire hackathon experience, including all related activities, is completely free of charge.
Can I join without a team?
Yes! You can register as an individual. During the ideation phase and on the Eventornado, you’ll have multiple opportunities to meet others, form a team, or join one that matches your interests and skills. After registering, you can head to the “Participants” tab to connect with others or check the “Teams” tab to request to join an existing team. You can also browse the “Ideas” section to find projects that need your skills.
How many people can be in a team?
Teams must have at least 3 and no more than 10 members to participate.
Any mandatory “must-have” skill in the team?
The hackathon is designed for teams that include at least one member with coding and/or programming experience.
Will mentorship be provided?
Yes! Throughout the hackathon, coaches and mentors will provide expert guidance to develop your idea.
Can I submit an idea before the hackathon starts?
Yes! We encourage you to do so! It does not need to be perfect, as you’ll have the chance to refine it further during the warm-up and the 3-day hackathon, but it might inspire others to join your team, and already hint us specific mentorship needs & opportunities.
Will I get a participation certificate?
Absolutely! Everyone who completes the hackathon will receive a signed certificate of participation.
Great ideas shaped & pitched at the previous Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025!
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Blue-Cloud 2026 & Hackathon Partners
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