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HINTERLAND HACK

BUILD REAL SOLUTIONS IN 48 HOURS

You want to think entrepreneurially, are ambitious, and ready to create real change? Be part of the Hinterland Hack!
60 selected tech talents will come together at the Founders Foundation in Bielefeld to solve real industry challenges in less than 48 hours.

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ABOUT HINTERLAND HACK

WHAT IS HINTERLAND HACK?

The Hinterland Hack is a 48-hour event hosted at the Founders Foundation, where talents come together to tackle real-world challenges provided by companies. On the final day, the teams pitch their solutions in front of a jury. The best teams are awarded with prizes and exclusive access to the Hinterland of Things Conference.

CALLING ALL HACKERS - ARE YOU IN?

The Hinterland Hack brings together bold minds from across Germany – coders, designers, strategists, creatives – all united by one goal: solving real industry challenges. This is your chance to collaborate with leading companies, create real impact, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Bring your skills, your ideas, your drive – and let’s build the future.

BE A CHALLENGER.
DRIVE REAL INNOVATION.

Let real innovators solve your biggest challenges. As a Challenger at Hinterland Hack, your company brings real-world problems – and receives bold, fresh solutions from top talents across Germany. Work directly with coders, strategists, and creatives ready to shape the future with you. Join us and turn your challenge into your next competitive advantage.
JOIN AS CHALLENGER!

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BENEFITS

FOR HACKERS

FOR CHALLENGERS

  • Build your network & boost your career: Gain access to an exclusive network of company leaders, industry experts, and top talents from across Germany. This is your chance to open doors to exciting new career opportunities.
  • Create real impact: Work on real challenges provided by leading companies and develop solutions that have the potential to drive real-world change.
  • Gain hands-on experience: Level up your skills by working in a fast-paced, real-world environment. You'll get to explore cutting-edge technologies, grow your capabilities, and boost your profile for future employers.
  • Learn from the best: Receive expert feedback and mentoring from experienced professionals and company insiders. Take your ideas to the next level – and grow personally and professionally along the way.
  • Drive innovation & solve real problems: Get fresh, actionable solutions to your company’s most pressing challenges – developed by top talents over the course of an intensive 48-hour hackathon.
  • Connect with top talent & experts: Meet highly skilled, motivated individuals who bring new perspectives and deep expertise. Discover future team members or collaborators with the mindset and skills your company needs.
  • Boost your employer brand: Position your company as an innovation leader and a supporter of emerging talent. Show that you're ready to shape the future and invest in fresh ideas.
  • Innovate cost-efficiently: Leverage the Hack-as-a-Service format to develop new ideas and prototypes – without tying up large internal resources. Fast, focused, and high-impact.
JOIN AS A HACKER!
JOIN AS A CHALLENGER

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

HACK LOVER

You've experienced the thrill, the hustle, the late-night coding sessions? Awesome. No matter your background – your skills and ideas are what make the difference here.

SCIENTIST

You’ve built your foundation in science and technology – now you’re looking to apply it where it matters. Innovation excites you, and you're eager to bring research into action.

INDUSTRY EXPERT

You’ve gained solid experience in your field. You’ve tackled real challenges, solved complex problems – and now you’re ready for the next step: building your own company.

TECH EXECUTER

You live and breathe technology. With hands-on tech skills and a glimpse into the startup world, you’re ready to take it further. You move fast, think practical, and make things happen.

BUSINESS EXECUTER

You bring hands-on experience in business, sales, or marketing? You’re driven by goals, focused on impact, and known for making things happen? You keep the team in mind while pushing forward?

48 HOURS OF HACKING

FRIDAY

IDEATION DAY

15:00   ARRIVAL @    FOUNDERS HOME

16:00   OFFICIAL START & WELCOME

17:00   TEAMFINDING

18:30   BBQ & NETWORKING

20:00   OFFICAL START HACKING

22:00   LATE NIGHT SESSION

SATURDAY

HACK DAY

08:30  BREAKFAST & MORNING BRIEFING

09:30  WORKSHOP / Q&A

10:15  HACKING

12:30  LUNCH

13:30  HACKING

16:30  STATUS UPDATES

18:00  DINNER

19:00   PITCH WORKSHOP

22:00  LATE NIGHT SESSION

SUNDAY

SOLUTION DAY

08:30  BREAKFAST

09:00  MORNING BRIEFING

11:00  PRESENTATION SUBMISSION

12:00  PITCH FINAL

14:00  AWARD CEREMONY

14:30  NETWORKING

16:00  ENDING

SVEN GRABBE

PARTNER MANAGER HINTERLAND OF THINGS

YOUR CONTACT

If you have more questions, contact Sven!

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FAQS & INFORMATION

What is Hinterland HACK?

The Hinterland of Things Conference is a one-day event, where you connect with explicitly selected Series A/B startups, CEOs and innovation drivers. We bring Germany’s brightest innovators together to create a joint digital future with leading hidden champions. You can expect outstanding speakers and an exciting program! Meet startups on-site, experience founders & experts live on stage, listen to first-hand founder stories and much more.

Please note that we have limited sleeping accommodations available at the Founders Foundation. In addition, we have arranged a hotel contingent. For both options, please get in touch with Celine.

STAYERY
Herforder Str. 69
33602 Bielefeld
Kennword: FOUNDERS10

STAYINN BOARDINGHAUSEN
Herforder Str. 29
33602 Bielefeld
Kennword: Hinterland Hack

B&B HOTEL BIELEFELD CITY
Europapl. 2
33613 Bielefeld

Travel to Hinterland Hack in a climate-friendly and relaxed way – with DB Event offers!
Travel not only comfortably, but also sustainably! The exclusive DB Event offers
allow you to travel to and from the event in an affordable and climate-friendly way on local and long-distance Deutsche Bahn trains – powered by 100% green electricity.

Your benefits:
• Available exclusively for Hack participants
• Favorable conditions for your arrival and departure – starting at an introductory price of €16.19
• Can be combined with a BahnCard discount

Book now!

The Hack will take place from 19. – 21. September 2025.

 

The location is  FOUNDERS FOUNDATION gGMBH. The address is Obernstraße 50, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany.