Do-Data Hackathon – Turning Data into Innovation

Join the Do-Data Hackathon on 16–17 October 2026 at Wilhelm-Dilthey-Straße 2a, 44227 Dortmund, and take part in an intensive 32-hour hackathon. Together with students, researchers, citizens, companies, and public-sector stakeholders, you will develop creative data-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Working with real-world datasets from businesses and public institutions, participants develop innovative solutions at the intersection of urban and economic challenges. No technical background is required.

What to expect:

• Work on real data challenges: Tackle practical problems from areas such as business, logistics, healthcare, urban infrastructure, and other application domains.
• Develop innovative solutions: Use existing datasets to create creative approaches that generate tangible value for companies, public organizations, and citizens.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Contribute your unique perspective and skills to diverse teams and benefit from exchanging ideas with participants from different backgrounds and fields of expertise.
• Expand your network: Connect with companies, experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and representatives from public institutions and the local innovation ecosystem.
• Present and showcase your ideas: Pitch your solutions to a jury of experts, receive valuable feedback, and compete for exciting prizes awarded to the most innovative and impactful solutions.

The hackathon is open to students, researchers, citizens, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in creating data-driven innovations and addressing the challenges of tomorrow.

Turn data into new opportunities and help shape the future of Dortmund – join the Do-Data Hackathon!