Bringing together students, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of EU policy through interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity.
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What's it about?
The European Policy Hackathon (EUPH) is a multi-day event where teams of diverse students and young professionals from Europe tackle societal challenges through evidence-based policymaking. Join us to prototype solutions that can scale across the European Union.
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Apply and form teams
Submit your application, join or form a team, and get matched with policy challenges from EU institutions and partners.
Hack and prototype
Over several days, work with mentors and stakeholders to design and build solutions that address real policy needs.
Pitch and scale
Present your prototype to a jury panel. Winning ideas get support to pilot and scale across the European Union.
Designed for EU policy impact
A hands-on format that connects policy and technology. From digital regulation and sustainability to mobility and health—build solutions that matter.
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For policymakers and innovators
Whether you work in the public sector, civil society, or the private sector—the hackathon is your space to experiment and collaborate.
Real challenges, real impact
Tackle challenges defined with EU institutions and partners. Prototype solutions that can be piloted and scaled across member states.
Inclusive and open
Participation is free. We aim to make the event accessible to all and to reflect the diversity of the European Union.
Participation
Free to join. Open to all. Apply as a team or individual—we'll help you find the right fit.
Individual
Free /
- Join the event
- Form or join a team on-site
- Access to mentors
- Meals and materials
- Networking
Team
Free /
- Apply as a pre-formed team
- Dedicated challenge track
- Mentor support
- Pitch to jury
- Pilot and scale support
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Everything you need to know about applying and participating.