> Dare to
innovate?
Put your skills to the test at our 3-day hackathon for young professionals, solve real-world challenges and win big!
Hackathon: Karlsruhe,
16-18 May 2025
Real challenges are waiting to be solved
You will work in interdisciplinary teams on one of the challenges presented by our partners. Whether you’re a developer, designer, entrepreneur or problem-solver, your skills will be put to the test! Each challenge gives you the chance to expand your knowledge while gaining valuable experience in a creative and dynamic environment.
Stay tuned: The challenges from our partners will be revealed soon. Get excited for the opportunity to work on groundbreaking tasks and possibly even be part of the next big breakthrough!
Win from a 10.000 € prize pool!
Put your skills to the test and compete for major prizes. This is your chance to win cash, expand your network and make a name for yourself. Push your limits and take the challenge!
Build your team &
beat 150 competitors
Great ideas are built together. Form a team, combine your strengths and take on the challenge. With 150 students competing, strategy and collaboration will set you apart. Leverage each other’s skills, push your limits and prove that your team has what it takes to win.
HackXplore is supported by politics: Petra Olschowski, Minister of Science, Research and Arts for the State of Baden-Württemberg, is sending a strong signal for collaboration between politics, science, and industry, as the patron of HackXplore. Her patronage highlights how crucial it is to foster exchange and collaboration in the fields of research and technology to develop groundbreaking solutions for the future.
Hackathon Timeline
Your creative playground for the weekend
The hackathon will take place at SteamWork by GoodSpaces in Karlsruhe – a vibrant coworking space designed to spark creativity and foster collaboration. Beyond the dedicated team rooms for focused work, there are plenty of spaces to take a break, unwind and recharge. Whether you want to relax in the open lounge area, challenge your teammates to a quick game or just step outside for some fresh air, Steamworks offers plenty of options to stay tuned.
Easily accessible by public transport, with convenient bus and tram connections just a short walk away, the venue also provides ample parking for those driving.
Ask first,
hack later
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a time-limited event where participants collaborate intensively to create software or hardware solutions to solve specific challenges. At HackXplore you will work on the challenges coming from the challenge setters. There will be about 4 Teams working on each challenge.
Who can participate?
Your are a student, graduate or young professional and willing to work on innovations? Than you can apply for the hackathon. It doesn't matter if you are a coder, engineer, designer or creative mind.
Do I need to have a team to participate?
We'll be forming teams on the first day, but if you've already got your own team, you can still sign up and let us know on the first day.
What should I bring to the hackathon?
Please bring your laptop and charger. If you want to stay overnight please bring everything you need to sleep like sleeping bag, pillow, mattress & cosmetics.
Will there be mentors available?
Yes, there will be corporate mentors supporting you for each challenge and startup mentors too who founded startups before.
Will food be provided during the hackathon?
Food and drinks will be available for free.
Are there any language requirements?
The event will be held in English. Basic English skills are beneficial, but we encourage participation regardless of language skills.
Let’s stay connected.
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Supported by
Want to become a partner?
Be part of HackXplore and engage with the brightest minds of tomorrow! As a partner, you’ll gain direct access to top talents, enhance your brand’s visibility and position yourself at the forefront of innovation.
Your unique benefits at a glance:
✦ Effective Employer Branding ✦ Direct access to innovative talents ✦ Tackle your challenge with fresh, out-of-the-box ideas ✦ Exlusive brand visibility ✦ High-impact networking ✦ Be part of something big & boost Ba-Wü with innovation
Ready to partner up?
Organized by
Joining forces for innovation and progress in Baden-Württemberg!
Three strong partners – NXTGN, MESH, and START Stuttgart – have come together to strengthen the technological landscape of Baden-Württemberg. Our goal is to drive economic growth through innovation and technological advancements while fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Through our interdisciplinary hackathon, we bring together young talents and leading companies to develop solutions for the challenges of the future.
✦ NXTGN connects start-ups, academia and industry as an innovation network.
✦ MESH organizes interdisciplinary hackathons to connect students with each other.
✦ START Stuttgart is a leading student organization for entrepreneurship.
Join us and be part of a movement that makes innovation come to life!