Baltic Dual Use Hackathon 2026
HACKATHON SPRINT
Shape the Security
of Tomorrow
A 48-hour hackathon on the Baltic coast, where space, AI, robotics, microelectronics and quantum technologies come together to address the needs of defense and the civilian sector.
The Five Pillars.
Pick a domain. Form a team. Ship a prototype that matters.
Space
- — Satellite communication
- — Early warning systems
- — Earth observation
AI
- — Image & signal analysis
- — Decision support
- — Cyber-defense
Drones & Robotics
- — Underwater drones
- — Autonomous systems
- — Logistics & ISR
Quantum
- — Post-quantum cryptography
- — Ultra-sensitive sensors
- — Secure comms
Microelectronics
- — AI-assisted semicon design
- — Chip manufacturing
- — Open hardware
CHIPATHON
Ready to Build Your First Chip?
Microelectronics track gives you 48 hours to take your idea from concept to a chip design ready for manufacturing.
No prior experience? No problem. We'll kick things off with an OpenSilicon Bootcamp, where you'll learn open-source chip-design tools and the Tiny Tapeout workflow. Then, with the support of AI-powered design tools and expert mentors, you'll turn your idea into a working prototype and prepare the alpha GDS of your chip.
The best part? Top teams will have the opportunity to get their chips manufactured for free!
Built for the operators
of what's next.
Tech Professionals
Engineers, ML practitioners, and security researchers ready to build under pressure.
Startups
Early-stage teams looking for dual-use traction, partners, and a path to first contracts.
Students · Q-Camp
Quantum-curious students joining the dedicated Q-Camp learning track.
R&D Teams
Lab teams turning research into deployable, defense-ready prototypes.
Terms and conditions: Read here
More info: https://balticdualuse.eu/
How to join?
Sign up: Get Your Free Ticket
Ticket includes:
- ✓ Full access to the hackathon
- ✓ Overnight stay area access (sleeping bag & mattress required on your end)
- ✓ 1 hot meal per day
- ✓ Access to expert mentoring
- ✓ Event T-shirt (Guaranteed for Early Birds; subject to availability for later registrations)
- ✓ Admission to the book launch and meeting with Marcin Żmigrodzki, author of "AI Project Management for Beginners"
Invite your friends to our side events!
Not participating in the hackathon? You can still catch the vibe! Join us for open meetings, keynote talks, and the hackathon grand finale. Entry to all events is completely free. Simply register and download your "I'm in!" ticket.
6 - 7:30 PMFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Oficial Opening of the Baltic Dual Use Hackathon
2 - 3 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Book Launch & Meeting with Marcin Żmigrodzki
3:30 - 4:30 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Cybersecurity & Dual-Use - INTERIZON Cluster Meeting
4:45 - 6:45 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
ICT Sector Support: Roundtable with the Ministry of Digital Affairs
2 - 6 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Baltic Dual Use Hackathon FINALS
Book Launch & Author Meetup
During the hackathon, we will host the launch of Marcin Żmigrodzki's new book: “AI Project Management for Beginners: How to Optimize Business Processes Using LLM Models". Join the discussion on turning AI capabilities into tangible organizational value. Admission is free and open to everyone - guests not participating in the hackathon are also warmly welcome!
Event details & free registration ➔Organizers.
A coalition of academia, industry, and community.
Partners.
AI & CYBER TRACK
QUANTUM TRACK