MunichTech EXPO
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Prize breakdown
MunichTech EXPO Grand Challenge Award
Five outstanding projects will be selected during the MunichTech EXPO Hackathon 2026 and recognized on-site at the EXPO.
Non-cash5 winners
Timeline
- Submissions openSep 1, 2026
- Submission deadlineSep 20, 2026
About
The MunichTech EXPO Hackathon is a Europe-focused innovation challenge bringing together developers, researchers, students, startups, and industry professionals to build practical, high-impact technology solutions for real-world problems.
This hackathon is not about hype or demos that end on Sunday night. It is designed to foster applied innovation, open collaboration, and long-term impact in areas that are strategically critical for Europe’s future independence and competitiveness.
Participants will work on challenges across domains such as:
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Artificial Intelligence and applied machine learning
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Digital sovereignty and European tech infrastructure
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Industry 4.0, manufacturing, and supply chains
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Digital health and public services
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Sustainability, energy, and climate technology
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Data platforms, automation, and enterprise software
What makes this hackathon special:
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Strong focus on usable, deployable solutions, not just concepts
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Real-world problem statements inspired by industry, research, and public sector needs
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Direct exposure to companies, investors, universities, and innovation leaders at MunichTech EXPO
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A European perspective: building technology in Europe, for Europe, with global relevance
Selected projects will be showcased during MunichTech EXPO and gain visibility among enterprises, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Requirements
To successfully submit a project, teams must provide the following on Devpost:
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A working prototype or functional proof-of-concept
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This can be software, hardware, or a hybrid solution
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The project must demonstrate clear functionality, not just slides
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Project description
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Problem statement
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Solution overview
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Target users or industry
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Why this solution matters for Europe
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Technical details
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Architecture overview
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Technologies, frameworks, and tools used
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AI models, datasets, or APIs (if applicable)
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Repository or access link
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GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent
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Or a live demo link if available
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Short demo video (2–3 minutes)
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Explaining the problem, solution, and demo
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Screen recording or live demonstration is sufficient
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Optional but encouraged:
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Business or deployment considerations
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Ethical, regulatory, or sustainability considerations
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Potential next steps after the hackathon
- Submissions open
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 20, 2026
- First seen
- Jul 8, 2026
- Last seen
- Jul 9, 2026