Baltic Sea Region Hackathon

The Baltic Sea Region Hackathon (#b_hack) is an annual event aimed at fostering cross-border collaboration among young individuals in the Baltic Sea Region. It addresses pressing challenges using digital and innovative solutions.

Background

Initiated by the Land Schleswig-Holstein together with the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and the TH Lübeck, [#b_hack ] focuses on themes like combating disinformation, democracy, and sustainability. The event brings together participants from CBSS member states, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation.

Objectives
  • Foster innovation among youth (18-30 years old) in the Baltic Sea Region.
  • Develop digital tools to address regional challenges like disinformation, environmental sustainability, and democracy.
  • Strengthen collaboration and networking across borders.
Activities
  • Workshops and hackathon sessions where teams develop IT-based solutions.
  • Themes include echo chamber analysis, AI-based media verification, environmental data visualization, and sustainable tourism.
  • Final presentations evaluated by peers and stakeholders, including ministers from the Land Schleswig-Holstein
Funding

Funded primarily by Schleswig-Holstein, with technical support from Technische Hochschule Lübeck (TH Lübeck) and supported by the CBSS.

Partners
  • Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).
  • Technische Hochschule Lübeck.
  • State of Schleswig-Holstein. 
Key outputs
  • Prototypes addressing regional challenges. For example, in 2024, the “Sustay” app for sustainable travel won the hackathon.
  • Strengthened youth networks and ideas for regional collaboration.
Impact

#b_hack serves as a platform for empowering youth, promoting innovative solutions, and fostering regional identity and cooperation within the Baltic Sea Region.

Contact

Aline Mayr, CBSS Policy Officer for Youth, Regional Identity, [email protected]

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