Polish Development Fund, in cooperation with the City of Rzeszów and the European Defence Tech Hub, invites you to participate in the Hackathon Detect & Defend, which will take place on the 6^th to 8^th of March in Rzeszów. It is an event dedicated to creating innovative solutions that strengthen the safety of cities and infrastructure protection.

Join participants from all over Poland and work on real challenges related to the safety of cities and infrastructure.

During three intensive days, you will create technological solutions under the guidance of experienced mentors, industry experts, and practitioners.

The aim of the hackathon is to bring together innovators, the public sector, startups, and investors in the area of security and dual-use technologies.

Why is it worth it?
– You will gain practical experience,
– you will develop your design competences, – you will meet industry specialists,
– you will build a valuable portfolio,
– your solution may be used for further piloting or implementation.

You don’t have to have a ready team – you can join on site. What matters is the idea, commitment, and willingness to act.

Detailed information and registration are available on the event website: https://luma.com/rzeszow-2026

The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Minister of National Defence and focuses on such areas as airspace protection, CUAS systems, advanced reconnaissance methods, and urban environment monitoring.