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TUM Science Hackathon

🚀 TUM Science Hackathon

🎉👉 Join an intense and inspiring weekend where students team up to solve real-world challenges in science and tech. 

Whether you're a coder, designer, scientist, or entrepreneur — there’s a place for you!

🔬 About the TUM Science Hackathon

The TUM Science Hackathon is a unique 3-day event where interdisciplinary student teams solve real-world challenges from industry and research. Hosted in Munich, the Sciencehack blends rapid innovation, academic excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Participants prototype, collaborate, and pitch their ideas to experts – all under this year’s theme: Going New Ways.

Whether you're into AI, cybersecurity, data science, or building the next big tech breakthrough – this is your chance to make an impact, meet brilliant minds, and explore what's possible.

FAQ

Students and recent graduates from any university and discipline (e.g., engineering, science, design, business, humanities) are welcome. Whether you’re into AI, cybersecurity, data science, or any field, if you’re curious, creative, and eager to solve real-world challenges, join us! Register at tally.so/r/mYJBDB.
 

No coding or specific technical skills are required—just bring enthusiasm, collaboration, and a passion for problem-solving. We value diverse backgrounds (e.g., design, research, business, storytelling) for interdisciplinary solutions. Mentorship and workshops will support you throughout the event.

Everyone’s welcome — whether you're flying solo or already part of a team!

  • Already in a team? Perfect! You can register together (max. 6 people) using the same team name by June 8 at https://tally.so/r/mYJBDB.
  • No team yet? No worries — apply solo and we’ll help you form or join a team during the Orientation Event on June 12.

Teams of 3–6 participants can be formed at the orientation or registered in advance. During the Matching Phase (June 13–19), each team will be assigned to one of six real-world challenges provided by TUM partners — based on your skills, interests, and preferences.

You don’t need to bring your own idea — challenge hints will be released ~2 weeks before the event, with full details revealed at the orientation.
We’re looking for diverse skill sets and perspectives to create innovative, impactful solutions

The Sciencehack features six real-world societal or scientific challenges provided by TUM partner companies and chairs. Hints and teasers about the challenges will be announced two weeks before the June 12 orientation event, with detailed information revealed during the orientation itself, ensuring a fair and exciting start.
 

Yes, snacks, and beverages are provided, with dietary restrictions accommodated—just inform us during registration.

Free! All accepted participants enjoy meals, drinks, a great venue, and mentorship at no cost.

Hints and teasers for the six challenges are shared step by step two weeks before the June 12 orientation event, with full details revealed during the orientation.

You have further questions? - Don't hesitate to reach out to us (sciencehack(at)ja.tum.de)!

Interested in participating as an Industry Partner?

By contributing a challenge to the TUM Science Hackathon 2025, you’ll help shape the next generation of innovators while gaining fresh, interdisciplinary perspectives on real-world problems. This is your chance to engage with curious, driven students and recent graduates from diverse fields—from AI and data science to design, business, and the humanities.

Whether you want to explore bold ideas, prototype new solutions, or simply connect with talented young minds, becoming a challenge partner is a unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s values and vision. Our theme this year, "Going New Ways", encourages teams to think differently and creatively—exactly the kind of mindset that today’s challenges require.

Let’s collaborate to make innovation happen. Reach out to us to learn how your company, research chair, or organization can get involved in this year’s or future editions of the TUM Science Hackathon. Together, we can inspire change—and make it real.
You have further questions? - Don't hesitate to reach out to us (sciencehack(at)ja.tum.de)!

What happened so far at #Sciencehack?

The sixth TUM Science Hackathon was held in May 2023. Find more information and check out the winners of "Trustworthy Systems"
The fifth edition of our TUM: Science Hackathon took place in June 2022. It was again an outstanding opportunity for students and companies to interact in finding unique solutions to important problems. Check out the winners of "Upgrade: Building A New Reality"
The fourth edition of our TUM: Science Hackathon took place in November 2021. Check out the winners of "Human-centered Technology"
The third edition of our TUM: Science Hackathon took take place in April 2021. Have a look at our winners of "The New Normal – Sustainable & Inclusive Cities after the Pandemic"
In the second edition of TUM Science Hackathon in 2019, students from nine different fields of study participated and the event was supported by six partner companies. It was an incredible opportunity for students and companies to interact in finding unique solutions to one concerning problem: Sustainability.
The first TUM Science Hackathon in 2018 hosted students from seven different fields of study and was supported by five partner companies. It was an incredible opportunity for students and companies to interact in finding unique solutions to important problems.
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