StartMiUp Hackathon - AI for Mittelhessen June 5 – until 7, 2026

Develop real solutions for regional companies in 48 hours

The StartMiUp Hackathon - AI for Mittelhessen is a 48-hour event where you’ll work in teams to solve real-world challenges posed by companies in Mittelhessen. At the end, you’ll present your digital prototypes and innovative solutions to the companies and a panel of judges. The best team wins a prize. Two special prizes will also be awarded.

Become a hacker and show what you can do!

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 in Gießen from June 5 to 7, 2026. 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. The registration deadline is June 4th at 11:59 pm.

Your Benefits

• Your chance to collaborate with companies and startups
• Join a community of like-minded people
• Boost your career prospects
• Make a real difference and drive innovation
• Discover new AI platforms and tools for digital prototyping

Schedule

Day 1 begins around 5 p.m. and is dedicated to getting to know the companies and the challenges they’ve brought to the table, followed by the assignment of participants to a specific challenge. The supporting program features inspiring speakers and offers the opportunity to network with other creatives from the Mittelhessen community over finger food and drinks.

The theme for Day 2 is “Build Your Prototype.” Working in teams, you’ll begin developing your own solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to seek out specific technical input through keynote presentations and from the coaches on site.

The theme of Day 3 is “Polish and Pitch Your Prototype.” Once again, you’ll work independently in teams and receive targeted expert guidance through keynote presentations and feedback from the coaches on site. The day will conclude with a presentation of your innovative solutions during an awards ceremony, which will end around 7:00 p.m.

Find the full programme and a complete list of your coaches and support team on our event page: https://startmiup.de/events/startmiup-hackathon-ai-for-mittelhessen

About the organizers

The event is organized by StartMiUp, the Innovation and Startup Campus Mittelhessen of Justus Liebig University Giessen, University Marburg, and the University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen. Cooperation partners include the digital agency Fabrik 19 and the coworking space Rivvers, with funding provided by the European Regional Development Fund. Contact
StartMiUp
Sarah Krecker
Project manager Innovation Funnel Mittelhessen
Mail: sarah.krecker@uni-marburg.de