EU Defence Hackathon
Local organisers
15-17 October, 2026
Autonomy on the Battlefield
The application for the 2026 Autumn edition is open
Don’t miss out — applications close on May 31.
2026 autumn local organisers
Discover our 2026 autumn local organisers
The EUDIS Hackathon returns this autumn with a new lineup of local organisers across Europe.
Get ready to discover the top universities, innovation hubs, and defence institutions.
Fondazione SAFE

Italy
C.D. Multimedia Services Ltd

Cyprus
Linköping Science Park

Sweden
Startup Leiria

Portugal
DCU:Innovate

Ireland
Kjeller Innovasjon AS

Norway
University of Latvia

Latvia
Defence Innovation Hub Austria

Austria
Be part
of this autumn edition!
Previous editions
reDiscover our local organisers
Meet the Local Organisers from our previous editions.
Get ready to discover the top universities, innovation hubs, and defence institutions.
University of Defence & JIC.

Czech Republic
Starburst Accelerator SAS

France
NORDSEC

Norway
Krakowski Park Technologiczny sp. z o.o.

Poland
Oceanstrategy Unipessoal LDA (Productized)

Portugal
Romanian Tech Startups Association

Romania
Arribes Enlightment S.L.

Spain
Stichting Dotspace

The Netherlands
A huge thank you to everyone
for taking part in this amazing edition!
Fondazione E. Amaldi

Italy
Bayern Innovativ

Germany
Arribes Enlightment S.L.

Spain
Stichting dotpace

The Netherlands
Romanian Tech Startups Association

Romania
Prague Innovation Institute

Czech Republic
Blue Dot Solutions

Poland
Productized

Portugal
A huge thank you to everyone for taking part in this amazing new edition!
EUDIS provided us with great experts from the battlefield, that based on feedback allowed us to learn, iterate and bring our final solution to a useful product much faster than we would be able to alone. Already being tested with multiple armies. Highly recommendable for anyone in dual-use!
DFT FrontierDenmark
EUDIS was the step that I needed to finally create a startup company. I had been thinking about it for a long time, and I did not think that participating in this hackathon would finally help me cross that border, but the inspiring mentors and the provided environment and competition for growth were precisely what I needed.
EchoSentinel Latvia
Exceptionally well-organised, properly structured program that’s run like a tight ship. If you're looking to 'speedrun' your entry into defence or dual-go EUDIS. The pace is intense, the support is always there, and the drive to build is clear.
18C Thermal Poland
The EUDIS Hackathon enabled the Harlequin Defense team to gain insight into the inner workings of the defence industry and shape our project to be executed as best as possible. As the defence industry, for the most part, is "camouflaged" from the public eye, the insights provided by the mentors are incredibly valuable. Mentors not only show how successful products are developed internally but are also crucially open to all sorts of questions from the participating teams. This openness is simply irreplaceable when it comes to learning about the industry and defence in general.
Harlequin DefenseLithuania
Participating in the EUDIS Hack program was an incredibly valuable experience. We received feedback from a wide range of mentors with diverse backgrounds, which greatly enriched our project. We also had the opportunity to suggest mentors based on our specific needs, making the mentoring process truly personalised and impactful. I would recommend this experience to other innovative teams.
Battlefield Network Spain
Cefriel s.c.a.r.l. Societa Benefit

Italy
Design terminal nonprofit Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag

Hungary
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

Lithuania
Krakow Technology Park (KPT)

Poland
National centre for scientifc research demokritos

Greece
Sopra Steria Benelux

Belgium
Through EUDIS, we have cultivated an environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and technical excellence. The hackathon teams have not only showcased their skills but have also demonstrated remarkable teamwork and resilience under pressure. It is a joy to guide them, provide insights, and witness their growth throughout the process.
Aquahub team Karol - Poland - Undergraduate at University of Manchester
One “free” weekend turned into an amazing future-changing experience for us. During the Hackathon, not only did we meet new international friends, we also started building professional relationships and learnt a lot about innovation and the Defence industry in a very pleasant hands-on manner. The mentorship programme and the coaches really help in making our invented solution a reality and in founding a Defence start-up company. It’s well-balanced and covers a lot of business school topics.
EUnify TeamDieter Lambrecht - Belgium - Winning team
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Call Closes
February 22, 2026, 23:59 CET
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Selection Decision
First week of March 2026
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Participant Recruitment
January 14 - February 10, 2026
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Registration deadline
March 10, 2026
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Hackathon Event
March 26 - 28, 2026
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