European Defense Tech Hackathon – Kyiv

​Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation.Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on May 1 – 3, 2026, in Kyiv, Ukraine, as part of Kyiv Defense Tech Week. ​Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ GoalWe want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem. Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems. Our goal with the hackathon is to put you in a position to continue towards deployment. ​Visitors ​​​If you’re curious about the outcomes and what the teams have built, you can join the Demo Day on Sunday as an EDTH Community visitor by selecting a Community Visitor ticket. Not yet part of the EDTH Community? Get free access to all EDTH Community events for one year, including hackathon demo days, webinars, networking sessions, and our flagship New Defense Summit. Sign up to become a member here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Agenda ​​Friday, May 1, 2026 ​​Kick-off Day ​​12:00 - Doors open, Networking ​​13:00 - Welcome by Organizers, Keynote ​​14:00 - Workshops, Team Formation, and Open-ended Networking ​​17:00 - Presentation of Mentors and Challenges ​​18:00 - Start of Hacking ​​Saturday, May 2, 2026 ​​Hacking continues all day ​​Sunday, May 3, 2026​ ​10:00 - Testing of Presentations ​​12:00 - Lunch Break, End of Hacking ​​Demo Day (Open to Visitors) ​​13:00 - Pitches of the winning teams ​​15:00 - Award Ceremony ​​15:30 - After-party & Networking ​​To give the participants time and space to focus on their projects, we'll have no visitors during the hackathon. If you're curious about the outcomes and what the teams have built, please sign up as a visitor for our demo day on Sunday.Interested in attending other events during Kyiv Defense Tech Week?Visit the website to explore the full program.