About the conference

Join a 3 days innovation hackathon at Andøya Space.

Apply to participate

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Format

• Teams of 3–6 people from domains such as technical (software, data, design), business (strategy, pitching, outreach), but also other relevant fields that support application development—such as environmental science, Arctic logistics, indigenous communities, tourism, emergency response, or regional development—just to name a few directly related to the example ideas provided under the theme
• Mentors and experts will be on hand throughout the 3 days
• Participants will be given access to satellite data, including details on the types of data available and where to access them, along with documentation to help understand the characteristics and availability of different sensors
• Food and a dedicated workspace will also be provided during the event

For whom

The event is aimed at young adults from a variety of domains—primarily technical (software, data, design) and business (strategy, pitching, outreach), but also from other relevant fields that can support the development of impactful applications. These include environmental science, Arctic logistics, indigenous communities, tourism, emergency response, or regional development—just to name a few that are directly linked to the example ideas provided under the theme.

Why join

Take part in shaping the future of the Arctic through space technology. This hackathon offers you the chance to work side by side with talented peers, industry mentors, and experts to develop impactful digital solutions using satellite data.

Compete for a cash prize and the opportunity to secure a summer internship at KSAT, a leader in satellite services and space sustainability.

All participants will also receive a certificate of attendance, showcasing their commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Theme

Space based Solutions for the Arctic: Develop applications that use space-based data to improve life and industry in remote, pristine and climate-impacted areas.

Example ideas:

• Support for fisheries, reindeer herding, Arctic agriculture
• Tracking extreme weather and climate change
• Improving logistics and transport in sparsely populated regions
• Tools for indigenous communities (e.g., Sámi)
• Satellite-supported communication and emergency response systems (design a digital alert or support system that helps emergency services, search & rescue teams, or local communities by using satellite-based tools like weather data, GPS signals, or communication systems).
• Improve tourists experience in a sustainable way
• Area planning
• Infrastructure monitoring
• Tools for attracting talent and young professionals to remote regions

Workshops

Two workshops will be organised prior to the event. The first will focus on general information and administrative details about the Hackathon. The second will cover team formation, introduce the main theme, and address relevant questions from participants. Exact dates will be announced later.

How to sign up (and consent)

By signing up, you will required to fill out an application form containing your name, field of study and letter of motivation. By signing up, you also give your consent that you contact data will be forwarded to the project management at Norwegian Space Cluster (for no other purpose than to give you pracatical information about the hackathon). This form will be published soon.

Travel and accommodation

Travel and accommodation costs for travelling students will be covered up to 5000 NOK.

What is a hackathon?

The "Hackathon for Space" is a dynamic three-day event where students from various disciplines come together to create solution to real world problems related to space.

Over the course of the hackathon, students will engage in brainstorming sessions, collaborative workshops, and pitch presentations, aiming to develop practical, impactful strategies for a sustainable future in space.

We look forward to welcoming you to Andøya for an inspiring and innovative hackathon experience!