Baltic Dual Use Hackathon 2026
HACKATHON SPRINT
Shape the Security
of Tomorrow
A 48-hour hackathon on the Baltic coast, where space, AI, robotics, and quantum technologies come together to address the needs of defense and the civilian sector.
The Four 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
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?
Buy ticket: Get Your 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)
Organizers & Partners.
A coalition of academia, industry, and community.
