Academia EU Hackathon

EU Academia Hackathon is a European student-led initiative bringing together creativity, innovation, and impact. It is not just a hackathon for developers — it is a space where ideas take any form: from digital tools and research concepts to artistic expressions, campaigns, and physical prototypes. Focused on the values of the European Union, the hackathon challenges participants to create meaningful solutions around two critical themes: Accessibility for people with disabilities and the fight against misinformation. Across Europe, these challenges shape how we live, learn, and participate in society. Through this hackathon, we invite participants to actively engage with these issues and transform ideas into real-world impact. Participants are encouraged to explore and align their projects with official European initiatives and frameworks. You can learn more about the EU’s work on human rights, inclusion, and digital responsibility through platforms such as the European Commission and the European Parliament. Participants will choose one of two tracks: 1. Disabilities – Accessibility & Inclusion Design solutions that improve accessibility and empower people with disabilities. This can include assistive technologies, inclusive design concepts, awareness campaigns, or even artistic works that highlight accessibility challenges. 2. Misinformation – Truth & Digital Awareness Create tools, campaigns, or concepts that help detect, prevent, or raise awareness about misinformation. From AI-powered solutions to educational content or visual storytelling — all approaches are welcome. Projects are not limited to coding. We welcome: Apps & platforms, Research & policy ideas, Awareness campaigns, Art, media & storytelling, Physical prototypes, Ideas.