Black Forest Hackathon

Take on the challenge and develop innovative solutions for real industry problems in just 48 hours! From May 9 to 11, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with other creative minds at the Freiburg Innovation Center and work on groundbreaking projects.

We are looking for 100 hackers from all backgrounds:
- Programmers & Engineers – Bring your coding magic to life!
- Data Scientists & AI Enthusiasts – Solve the toughest challenges!
- Designers & UX Experts – Make ideas tangible!
- Business Innovators & Entrepreneurs – Think beyond the code!
- Students & Professionals – Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this is your place!

What to expect?
- Hands-on challenges from Liebherr Group, SEW-EURODRIVE, Balkon.Solar e.V., badenova, KOCH Freiburg GmbH
- Free participation, including meals
- €6,000 prize money for the best teams
- Direct exchange with companies & experts
- Keynotes & networking with Michael Lauk (CDO, B. Braun Group) and Andreas Blattmann (Co-Founder, Black Forest Labs; Founder of Flux)

A huge thank you to our sponsors!
Main sponsors: B. Braun Group & Haufe Group
Supported by: City of Freiburg, Pfizer & S-Beteiligungsgesellschaft der Sparkasse Freiburg-Nördlicher Breisgau

Organized by Black Forest Innovation GmbH & BadenCampus