Smart Cities Hackathons in Europe
This page lists 15 upcoming Smart Cities hackathons, challenges and innovation competitions across Europe. Hackathon Hub continuously tracks Smart Cities events and shows dates, locations, application deadlines and organizer information for each one. The listed events span 9 countries, with venues in London, Bonn and Timișoara among others. 14 events run on site or hybrid, while 1 can be joined fully online. 2 events are explicitly beginner-friendly. 5 hackathons offer prize money. The next event to start is "PowerUp Drenthe Hackathon" on 12 November 2026. The list is checked and extended continuously as new events become known.
Currently on Hackathon Hub
- Upcoming hackathons: 15
- Countries: 9
- Cities: 13
- Next event: PowerUp Drenthe Hackathon · 12 November 2026
- Last updated: 11 November 2026
Data as of 2026-11-11 · figures on this page come from the listed events.
Upcoming events
- PowerUp Drenthe Hackathon · 2026-11-12 — 2026-11-13 · Online
- GreenBonn Hackathon 2026 · 2026-11-13 — 2026-11-21 · Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
- UniHack 2026 · 2026-11-13 — 2026-11-15 · Timișoara, RO
- InnovateTheAlps Hackathon · 2026-11-13 — 2026-11-15 · Chiemgauer Alpen, Bayern, DE
- Hackathon Across 2026: Innovating for Water in the Cross-Border Mediterranean Region · 2026-11-20 — 2026-11-22 · Perpignan, FR
- sprintd Basel · GreenTech Edition · 2026-11-20 — 2026-11-22 · Basel, Basel-Stadt, CH
- Amsterdam Circularity Hackathon 2026 · 2026-11-20 — 2026-11-22 · Amsterdam, NL
- HACK THE RAILS · 2026-11-21 — 2026-11-21 · Brussels, BE
- VR Hackathon · 2026-11-24 — 2026-11-25 · Pilsen, CZ
- BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0 · 2026-11-27 — 2026-11-29 · Nicosia, CY
- Codex Community Hackathon – London · 2026-11-28 — 2026-11-28 · London, GB
- House London! #4 | Data Hackathon · 2026-12-05 — 2026-12-05 · London, GB
- “The Gate Is the Brain” – Primion x Projector (Keynote & Hackathon) · 2026-12-09 — 2026-12-09 · Berlin, Berlin, DE
- Hack Winterthur · 2027-02-12 — 2027-02-14 · Winterthur, CH
- Data Hackdays BE 2027 · 2027-05-21 — 2027-05-22 · Bern, CH
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find upcoming Smart Cities hackathons in Europe?
Right on this page: Hackathon Hub lists 15 upcoming Smart Cities hackathons with dates, locations, deadlines and a link to register.
Which cities host Smart Cities hackathons?
Currently mostly London, Bonn, Timișoara and Chiemgauer Alpen. In total the events are spread across 13 cities in 9 countries.
Are there beginner-friendly Smart Cities hackathons?
Yes. 2 of the currently listed Smart Cities events are marked beginner-friendly by their organizers, often with mentoring and on-site team matching.
Can I join Smart Cities hackathons online?
Yes, 1 of the listed Smart Cities events run fully remote, so you can take part from anywhere.
How often is this list updated?
Hackathon Hub reviews and extends the events continuously. The most recent entry on this page was updated on 11 November 2026.
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