Riding the Wave of Innovation in Defense

The year is already shaping up to be a game-changer. From February through April, we hosted three European Defense Tech Hackathons across Munich, Amsterdam, and Warsaw, uniting over 650 brilliant minds to tackle the toughest challenges in defense innovation. Stay tuned for what's next!

🇱🇹 Vilnius, Get Ready!

🇱🇹 We’re landing in Lithuania for the very first time!

From May 4–6, we’ll be in Vilnius for a high-intensity, 24-hour hackathon where Europe’s brightest minds will build solutions that strengthen security and protect democratic values.

This event is made possible in collaboration with Baltic Miltech Summit and Vilnius Tech — and we’re thrilled to have Quantum Systems back as a key partner.

Want in?
Whether you're building, mentoring, or just curious to see what future defense looks like, we’d love to welcome you to Vilnius!

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🇩🇰 Beyond the Series: EUDIS Hackathon 2025 in Denmark

Welcome to EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025 in Copenhagen, taking place May 9–11, a 48-hour innovation sprint focused on building rapid defense solutions for the Ukrainian battlefield and beyond. As part of the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), this European event will bring together top talent to tackle mission-critical challenges:

• Enhanced Situational Awareness and Tactical Surveillance Systems

• Cost-Effective Protective Gear for Frontline Defence

• Advanced Medical Support for Frontline Care

Hosted by the National Defence Technology Centre (NFC), this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts and help shape the future of European defense. Participants will compete for EU-level awards, including mentoring programs to advance their solutions.

Open to citizens of any EU Member State, Norway, or Ukraine, aged 18 or older. Registration is open until May 5.

👉 Register Now

🛰️ Upcoming Hackathons Across Europe

From idea to impact—our 2025 hackathon series is just getting started, with 10+ events planned across Europe.

📍 Lviv, Ukraine

🗓️ May 22 – 25, 2025
Join 100+ hackers from across Europe to co-create defense innovations.

📍 Prague, Czech Republic

🗓️ June 6 – 8, 2025
Join 100+ hackers from across Europe to co-create defense innovations.

📍 Sheffield, United Kingdom

🗓️ June 30 – July 1, 2025
The mission continues in the UK, building on the momentum from our 2024 hackathons.

🌱 More Events This Spring

​💡 From Lab to Battlefield: Turning Deep Tech into Scalable Defense Solutions

🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 (13:00–14:00 CEST) – Online
With Daniel Dippold (EWOR) & Benjamin Wolba (EDTH)
Explore commercialization, funding, and the path from idea to impact in defense tech.

👉 Join the webinar

🤝 Foundry Meetup: The European Resilience Edition

🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 (17:00–21:30 CEST)
Powered by NP-Hard Ventures & hosted by Monumental.

👉 Reserve your spot

🧩 Roundtable: Procurement for a Stronger Europe

🗓️ Saturday, May 3 (16:00–19:00 CEST)
Join us to discuss reshaping defense procurement at the national and EU levels to boost innovation and resilience.

👉 Join the conversation

🧠 Munich Defense Systems Hack: Europe Defends with Deep Tech

🗓️ Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1
📍 Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Ready to tackle Europe’s most pressing defense challenges?

👉 Apply to join

🇩🇪 European Defense Tech Meetup

🗓️ Wednesday, June 18 (18:00–21:00 CEST)
📍 Berlin
Join founders, engineers, and innovators building defense & dual-use technologies in Europe.

👉 Apply now

🇳🇱 European Defense Tech & Women in Defense Tech Meetup

🗓️ Monday, June 23 (18:00–21:00 CEST)
📍 The Hague, South Holland
An evening of connection and conversation around building an inclusive defense tech ecosystem.

👉 Get involved

📍 Warsaw Hackathon Recap

On April 11–13, we brought the European Defense Tech Hackathon to Warsaw, powered by 200+ builders, under the patronage of the Polish Ministry of National Defence 🇵🇱

• 200+ participants
• 40+ expert mentors
• 10+ partners
• 50+ visitors on demo day

Over 48 hours, teams prototyped, validated, and delivered battlefield-ready innovation across biotech, ISR, GPS, and more.

Learn more about our partners and winning teams on LinkedIn!