The Alicante Scientific Park (PCA) will once again host the ‘NASA Space Apps’ international hackathon, inviting participants to develop solutions to challenges posed by NASA. This edition, taking place in San Vicente del Raspeig, will run from 13 to 15 November and is organised by the student association Multitec and the youth association El Nexo, with support from the University of Alicante, the San Vicente del Raspeig Town Hall, and the PCA.
During the event, participants will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to create proposals. The event is free and open to students, professionals, and anyone interested in the experience, with backgrounds ranging from science and technology to design, communication, and creativity. No prior programming knowledge or previous hackathon experience is required.
Activities will begin with a session for participants to meet, form teams, and receive guidance on selecting a challenge. Over the weekend, they will develop their proposals with the support of mentors and can participate in talks, workshops, and other learning activities.
The ‘NASA Space Apps’ initiative connects individuals worldwide through locally organised events. The format encourages hands-on learning, knowledge sharing, and collaborative exploration of solutions across different disciplines.
Esteban Pelayo, manager of the PCA, emphasised that "hosting NASA Space Apps again is an opportunity for students and professionals to apply their knowledge and learn alongside individuals from other fields. We are pleased that Multitec and El Nexo are driving this experience and that the park is the place where these teams can meet and develop their ideas."
