Inno4Def Hackathon - The Battlefield of Things 2: Drones

The Battlefield of Things 2: Drones is a two-and-a-half-day innovation event that will bring Belgium Defence personnel together with industry experts, drone enthusiasts, researchers, and students.

Together, participants will push the boundaries of UAS technology. They will also look at the business side of growing the drone ecosystem in Belgium.

For both experienced professionals and passionate newcomers, this event is a unique opportunity to work on drone hardware and software, to tackle real-world challenges proposed by Belgian Defence, to build network across the drone ecosystem, and shape the future of drone technology.

Challenges 

The Battlefield of Things 2: Drones hackathon revolves around three key challenges: Technology Innovation, Ecosystem Innovation, and Procurement Innovation. Each challenge includes specific problems identified through workshops with Belgian Defence and industry experts, ensuring real-world impact.

Success will require expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Winning criteria

The Jury will evaluate all projects on these five criteria:

• Desirability (Does the solution directly address the problem and align with the scope of the relevant challenge? Does it offer a tangible difference?)?
• Viability (is there sound business logic behind the solution?)
• Feasibility (from a technical perspective, is it easy to implement? Does it rely on existing technology, or does it require significant development?)
• Creativity (novelty of approach)
• Elegance of the solution (simple yet effective)

Eligible candidates 

Battlefield of Things 2: Drones is open to anyone passionate about UAS technology. It will welcome Belgian Defence personnel, manufacturers, developers, and supply chain specialists, engineering and technology students, and drone hobbyists (pilots and makers).

If you’ve got the skills in AI, robotics, and material science – bring them!

Want to bring a team? Great! Just make sure everyone registers individually, and be open to welcoming new people to your team.

Not sure if this event is for you? Just reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

And, don’t wait too long: there are only 200 seats, and 50 of them are reserved for Belgian Defence!