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 three 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.

3. Day of Europe

Projects may focus on European identity, unity across cultures, democracy, human rights, history, youth participation, sustainability, education, or the future of the European Union. Submissions can take any form, including apps, campaigns, artworks, videos, research concepts, interactive experiences, or awareness initiatives.

Projects are not limited to coding. We welcome:

• Apps & platforms
• Research & policy ideas
• Awareness campaigns
• Art, media & storytelling
• Physical prototypes
• Ideas

• Impact & Relevance -30%
  Judges will assess whether the solution addresses a real problem connected to accessibility or misinformation, and whether it has clear potential to create positive change in society.
• Creativity & Originality — 20%
  This criterion focuses on how unique and innovative the idea is. Judges will look for fresh perspectives, creative approaches, and unconventional thinking
• Execution & Quality — 20%
  This criterion evaluates how well the idea is developed and presented. Judges will consider how complete and polished the submission is relative to its scope.
• Feasibility & Sustainability — 15%
  Judges will assess whether the project could realistically be implemented or expanded beyond the hackathon. This includes technical feasibility, scalability, and long-term potential.
• Communication & Presentation — 15%
  This criterion evaluates how clearly and effectively the project is communicated. Judges will consider the quality of the submission materials, including the description, visuals, and any demo or presentation.