Do you want to join a hackathon in Germany? Great idea, since German hackathons are growing in scale, attracting top tech talent, and tackling some of Europe’s most pressing challenges. If joining a hackathon is on your 2025 resolutions list, here’s a curated list of the best hackathons happening in Germany in the second half of 2025.

How are hackathons organized in Germany?
Hackathons in Germany are typically hosted by technical universities, EU-funded programs, major companies, and civic innovation networks. They come in all formats — from in-person weekend sprints to large-scale hybrid hackathons supported by the European Commission. While Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg often host the largest events, regional tech hubs like Lübeck and Augsburg are increasingly active as well.

Why would I join a hackathon in Germany?
Germany is one of Europe’s tech powerhouses. With a dense network of universities, startups, and global companies, German hackathons offer more than just a chance to code — they’re gateways to professional networking, innovation funding, and even job offers. You’ll meet engineers, data scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across Europe and beyond. Whether you’re interested in AI, energy, space, or defense — there’s a hackathon for you.

Here is the list of Germany’s best hackathons in the third quarter of 2025. If your hackathon is missing, let us know at community@rockstar.jobs and we will review and add it to this list.

Q3 2025:

July

July transforms Berlin into a Web3 innovation hub with an intensive series of blockchain-focused events. The month centers around The Blockspace Synergy, a high-stakes 72-hour hackathon at the iconic Funkhaus Berlin offering $30,000 in prizes, complemented by a casual Gaming Night for Web3 enthusiasts and an official afterparty celebration. The Berlin Web3 experience culminates with the unique Blockspäti Spreeside Hacker Hour, an outdoor riverside networking event that combines the city's vibrant tech scene with its scenic waterfront. Meanwhile, the Baltic Sea Region Hackathon in Lübeck provides a cross-border platform for young innovators aged 18-29 to collaborate on solutions spanning multiple countries.

August

August highlights Germany's growing AI and XR ecosystem with focused events across multiple cities. The month begins in Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz with the Servus AI Summer Hackathon, hosted by Makers Home and the city administration, followed by grand final presentations and networking opportunities. Cologne takes center stage during Gamescom with the Global XRAI Hack, featuring Meta partnership and combining extended reality with artificial intelligence at STARTPLATZ, preceded by an exclusive pre-event networking party. Hamburg rounds out the month with a developer-focused Cursor Meetup, fostering local tech community connections.

September

September showcases Germany's diverse innovation landscape across health, energy, and emerging technologies. The month opens with Leipzig's specialized Health Insurance HackCon, addressing healthcare system challenges at Design Offices. Berlin hosts a comprehensive Energy Hackathon focused on startup solutions and AI-driven grid optimization. Bavaria features prominently with the Bayerischer Hackathon in Unterschleißheim, spanning two days of AI, XR, and cloud computing innovation at the HUB im Business Campus. The month also includes Eschborn's BPM Club event focused on process management innovation by SAP, and concludes with Berlin's unique Sensors & Storytelling workshop, exploring how modern sensor technology can revolutionize stage performance by linking movement, sound, objects, and space in innovative ways.

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