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