Geospatial data users have a new appointment to make in their diaries. The Copernicus Hackathon Malaga will take place from 18 September to 2 October 2020, virtually.

What is Copernicus Hackathon Málaga?

The Copernicus Hackathons are events for creating innovative digital applications and finding solutions to real world challenges, using data from Copernicus and Galileo, European Earth Observation and GPS positioning programmes, respectively. They focus on the organisation of several work teams to jointly develop new concepts and innovate in the use of existing data with practical applications for citizens and businesses.

In the specific case of Copernicus Hackathon Málaga, the thematic focus is on the current challenges of this city. Malaga and its metropolitan area represent a clear example to follow of Smart City applications, which combine green solutions to address the effects of the climate crisis. This is why it has recently been recognised as 2020 European Capital of Smart Tourism. As a coastal city, one of its main lines of action is sustainable blue growth. In this sense, applications based on Copernicus can be useful tools for improving urban management, business opportunities and citizen involvement.

Copernicus Hackathon Málaga will focus on developing digital content solutions, with particular attention to the climate crisis and its effects on society, the economy and the environment in the Mediterranean, and through three specific challenges:

• Digital content for Green and Smart Cities
• Digital Content for Sustainable and Intelligent Tourism
• Digital Content for Sustainable Blue Growth

The results of the Hackathon will serve a wide audience of users at the level of public administration, businesses and citizens.

It is worth noting that a new edition of Databeers Málaga will take place within the framework of this event, you can find more information about it in this article.

Who is it aimed at?

The event will bring together developers, entrepreneurs and experts with the aim of creating new applications based on data and services from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation Programme.

Participants will have the opportunity to work with thematic experts in remote sensing and entrepreneurship to develop a practical programming experience that responds to societal challenges such as the climate crisis and sustainable development through the innovative use of new technologies.

What does the winning team get?

The presentation and award ceremony will take place on the 2nd of October at the National Digital Content Pole of Malaga City Council l.

The winning team will have access to the Copernicus Accelerator Programme, a 12-month accompaniment programme for young entrepreneurs that includes coaching, boot camps, online training and access to networks. The collaborators of the Malaga edition will offer other prizes, including a place in the co-working space of the DigitaPolo l and mentoring for 6 months.

What do you have to do to participate?

In order to participate it is necessary to fill in the registration form on the event's website: copernicus.adabyron.uma.es, where you can also find more information about this event.

The registration period is open until 10 September.

Who is organising it?

Copernicus Hackathon Málaga is organised by the European Topic Centre of the University of Málaga (ETC-UMA), together with the Strategic Chair of Geotechnological Resources for Economy and Society, and is part of the Copernicus Hackathon Programme, funded by the European Commission.

The event also has the collaboration of the National Digital Content Pole of Malaga City Council, the companies Randbee Consultants, Cartometrics and GMV, as well as the support of Climate-KIC, SpaceTec Partners and the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC).