DS2 Hackathon:
Make the Pilot Data Make Sense
Dates: Thursday, 3 December OR Friday, 4 December 2026 (Pick one day)
Time: 10:00 to 18:30 CET (11:00 to 19:30 EET)
Format: Online, free. Join solo or in a team of up to three (students welcome!)
The Challenge
Build an AI agent on top of the DS2 data space APIs that makes real pilot data understandable to the people who need it. Your goal is to explain complex data in plain words.
The Data
You will work with real data already shared through DS2:
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Greece: Crop yield, irrigation, and soil sensor readings from precision agriculture farms.
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Slovenia: Air quality and traffic data in Murska Sobota.
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Romania: Live public transport, parking, and bike stations in Cluj-Napoca.
What You Get
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A ready-to-use sandbox environment.
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A short architecture video beforehand to get you up to speed.
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Live mentoring from DS2 partners during the event.
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A four-minute demo slot in front of the jury.
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Every team that submits gets a shoutout on DS2 channels and a short reference for their CV.
The Prizes
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1st Place: €1,000
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2nd Place: €800
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3rd Place: €600
Prizes generously sponsored by ATC – Athens Technology Center. Winners across both days will be announced on Monday, 7 December.
Judging Criteria
The jury will evaluate your agent based on:
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Usefulness for the DS2 use cases.
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Quality of the live demo.
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Integration and use of the DS2 APIs.
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Overall technical quality.