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.
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.
Baltic Sea Region Hackathon 2025
This year’s [#b_hack] 2025 invites tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and future shapers to connect across borders and co-create impactful IT solutions. Under the inspiring theme “One Region – Borderless Innovation,” the hackathon will take place from 24–27 July 2025 in the beautiful city of Lübeck, Germany.