StartMiUp Hackathon - AI for Mittelhessen
Eventbeschreibung
Innovation happens when people connect.
Note: As the StartMiUp Hackathon takes place in English, we’re sharing the accompanying information in English as well.
Do you code, design, develop products, think strategically, or just want to get something off the ground quickly with others? Then join the StartMiUp Hackathon – AI for Mittelhessen from June 5-7, 2026!
Up to 50 talents will gather in Giessen in early June to solve up to 8 industry challenges from companies in Mittelhessen within 48 hours. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony where the digital prototypes and innovative solutions will be presented to the companies and a jury. The best team will win a prize, and two special prizes will also be awarded.
We’re looking for talent in the fields of Software Engineering, AI & Data, Design & UX, Product & Business, and Pitch & Project. But even beyond these areas, anyone interested in helping shape the region's future is very welcome to join us. Apply now.
The StartMiUp Hackathon 2026 is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and organized in cooperation with the digital agency Fabrik 19 and the co-working space Rivvers.
Timetable
Friday (June 5)
| 16:30 | Entry and Registration |
| 17:00 | Welcome |
| 17:20 | Challenger Pitches |
| 18:20 | Assignment to a Challenge |
| 19:00 | Networking Break |
| 20:00 | Keynote "How Hackathons Create Real Innovation at Daimler Truck" (André Krug, Information Technology Sales Manager, Daimler Truck AG) |
| 20:40 | Tour of Fabrik19 with Mark Pralle, CEO and Founder Fabrik19 |
| 20:40 | Sundowner on the Terrace |
| 22:00 | Workstation Setup and Independent Work Time |
Saturday (June 6)
| 07:00 | Open Door and Independent Work Time |
| 09:00 | Check-In and Today's Agenda (Build Your Prototype) |
| 09:15 | "Introduction to Rapid Prototyping and Prototyping Tools" (Matthias Beurer, Design Thinking Coach, StartMiUp) |
| 09:45 | "How to Structure a Project and How to Use Your Group to Its Fullest Potential" (Konstantin Schulz, Scrum Master, Fabrik19) |
| 12:15 | Lunch Break |
| 12:45 | Table Tennis Tournament - on a voluntary basis |
| 15:15 | Check-Up with the Coaches |
| 18:15 | Barbecue on the Terrace |
Sunday (June 7)
| 07:00 | Open Door and Independent Work Time |
| 09:00 | Check-In and Today's Agenda (Polish and Pitch Your Prototype) |
| 09:15 | "How to Pitch" (Hugbert Hinzmann, Project Manager, StartMiUp) - mandatory |
| 12:15 | Lunch Break |
| 15:00 | Award Ceremony |
| 19:00 | Goodbye |
Your Coaches and Mentors
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Matthias Beurer, Design Thinking Coach and Program Manager, StartMiUp |
Joana Dietz, Eventmanagement and Marketing, StartMiUp |
Hugbert Hinzmann, Coach and Project Manager, StartMiUp |
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Mark Pralle, CEO, Fabrik19 AG |
Philipp Zimmermann, COO, Fabrik19 AG |
Konstantin Schulz, Scrum Master, Fabrik19 AG |
Your Hosts and Support Team in collab with Fabrik19
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Sarah Krecker, Project Manager Innovation Funnel Mittelhessen, StartMiUp |
Robin Münch, Project Administrator Innovation Funnel Mittelhessen, StartMiUp |
Christina Mathew, Marketing Assistant, Fabrik19 AG |
In Charge of Your Challenger
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| Philip Iffland, Relationship Manager, StartMiUp |
Details zum Veranstaltungsort
- Straße
- Bahnhofstraße 82
- Stadt
- 35390 Gießen
- Bundesland
- Hessen