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FPGA Hackathon 2025: Far Side of the Moon

FPGA Hackathon 2025: Far Side of the Moon [EN][Free]

About the Event:

Join one of the most unique hackathons in Central Europe — FPGA Hackathon 2025 — where creativity meets engineering under the theme “Far Side of the Moon: The Unseen Frontier.” Whether you’re an FPGA veteran or just starting your journey, this hybrid event welcomes participants of all skill levels for 24+ hours of intense innovation.

This year’s challenge immerses teams in a lunar mystery: decoding anomalous signals from the hidden side of the Moon using Kria KV260 FPGA boards. The scenario combines storytelling with cutting-edge engineering, simulating a mission to design resilient systems for extraterrestrial communication and data analysis.

🧠 Hackathon Theme: “Far Side of the Moon – The Unseen Frontier”

Your mission: Build FPGA-powered systems to detect, decode, and communicate mysterious lunar signals. Compete in a fictional narrative of space exploration and technical ingenuity where the line between natural anomaly and intelligent contact blurs.

🎮 Prizes (per team member):

  • 1st Place (~€930): MacBook Air 2025, Apple Watch Ultra 2, Samsung Galaxy S25+, or ergonomic office set

  • 2nd Place (~€580): iPhone 16e, Garmin HRM kit, or home fitness gear

  • 3rd Place (~€290): Oculus Quest 3S, XBOX Series S, or Osmo cam bundle

All winners can choose their preferred item from curated prize lists.

🔧 Hardware Hero: Kria KV260 from AMD — an accessible and powerful board equipped with Zynq UltraScale+ SoC, ideal for signal processing, vision AI, and robotics applications.

📅 Schedule Overview:

Saturday, May 24

  • 09:30–10:45 – Check-In

  • 11:00 – Opening Ceremony & Task Briefing

  • 12:00 – Hacking Begins

  • 14:00–16:00 – Lunch

  • 19:00–22:00 – Supper

Sunday, May 25

  • 07:00–09:00 – Breakfast

  • 12:00 – Hacking Ends

  • 13:00 – Closing Ceremony & Awards

Who should join?

  • Students, engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts in embedded systems, signal processing, and FPGA design

  • Solo participants and teams are welcome

  • Onsite and online participation available

Mission Highlights:

  • Solve the challenge of lunar signal interference

  • Create fault-tolerant FPGA systems for space communication

  • Compete for prestige, prizes, and the future of Earth-Moon connectivity

Register now and learn more: 👉 https://fpgahackathon.com

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