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 2026 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
Registrations open
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.
Winners will pitch their ideas at
the Blue-Cloud 2026 final event
All travel expenses paid for to the Final!
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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?
Can I submit an idea before the hackathon starts?
Will I get a participation certificate?
Absolutely! Everyone who completes the hackathon will receive a signed certificate of participation.
Check our partners
Blue-Cloud 2026 is a collaborative project that leverages Europe’s expertise in aquatic environmental observation and data handling. Building on existing infrastructures like Copernicus and EMODnet, Blue-Cloud aims to create a federated ecosystem for FAIR and open data in marine research. Through a web-based platform, it offers simplified access to multidisciplinary datasets, analytical services, and computing facilities.
Over 42 months, Blue-Cloud 2026 will expand its core services, integrate more analytical tools, and enhance data discovery and access. With a focus on supporting the EU Blue Economy and environmental agendas, it strives to contribute to the EU Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Coordinated by CNR, Trust-IT Services, and MARIS, the project brings together a dedicated team of 40 partners from 13 EU countries.
