Date: Nov 2025 – June 2026
We are proud to support the CISPA European Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon Championship of our ELSA member CISPA!
The CISPA European Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon Championship aims to strengthen Europe’s position as a global hub for digital excellence. CISPA’s bold initiative invests in the next generation of researchers by promoting cybersecurity skills, fostering interest in AI, and raising awareness of the need for trustworthy technologies. Through a Europe-wide series of regional competitions in France, Austria, Sweden, Spain, and Poland, the Championship brings together young talent from across the continent to develop the skills and capacities needed to address our grand challenges in cybersecurity and AI.
Who can join – and How?
The Hackathon is for Bachelor’s or Master’s students passionate about AI, cybersecurity, or both. Grab your teammates and get ready to compete in one of the most exciting student hackathons in Europe:
- Form your team of up to 4 students
- Choose your regional location
- Register individually using your team name
Each team member must register separately—but make sure your team is set before signing up. Spots are limited, so don’t wait too long! Participants will be notified of successful registration two weeks before the event. Participants must be at least 18 years old and study and live in Europe.
Dates & Locations
November 22. – 23. 2025
Paris (France)
Registration closed
December 03. – 04. 2025
Register by Nov 21
Vienna (Austria)
February 14. – 15. 2026
Register by January 9
Stockholm (Sweden)
April 11. – 12. 2026
Register by March 6
Barcelona (Spain)
May 09. – 10. 2026
Register by March 27
Warsaw (Poland)
June
Finale in St. Ingbert, Germany
Why Should you join?
The CISPA European Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon Championship is your chance to be part of the future that a next generation of innovators will shape. Through regional hackathons across Europe, we’re bringing together the brightest students to solve hands-on challenges at the cutting edge of AI and cybersecurity. Each event builds up to a high-stakes Grand Finale at CISPA’s home St. Ingbert, Germany, where the top teams will compete for prizes—and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class researchers.
This isn’t just a competition. It’s a launchpad for your career in research and a movement to build a pan-European community of scientists fluent in both cybersecurity and AI.
Prizes: Regional Rounds
1st place – certificate plus entry into the final, including travel and accommodation
2nd place – certificate plus entry into the final, including travel and accommodation
3rd place – certificate plus entry into the final, including travel and accommodation
runner-up – certificate
Prizes: Grand Finale
1st place – cash prize of 4000€, certificate and trophies
2nd place – cash prize of 2000€, plus certificate
3rd place – cash prize of 1200€, plus certificate
Runner-up prizes– cash prize of 400€ plus certificate
Still not convinced?
Hop over to the official event website to learn more about the CISPA European Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon Championship.