Hackathon

Data Reuse Hackathon: From FAIR Data to Research and Business Ideas

Turn data into opportunity at the RSU Data Reuse Hackathon! Join fellow students, PhD candidates, and young researchers to explore the RSU Dataverse repository and other open datasets — and transform real research data into impactful ideas.

During this hands-on hackathon, teams will develop:
• Research abstracts for RSU ISC 2027
• Data-driven innovation concepts
• Prototypes and analytical solutions

The total workload is approximately 3–4 academic hours, making it an intensive, high-energy experience packed with creativity and collaboration. A detailed schedule will be announced prior to the event.

Who can join?

Students, PhD candidates, and young researchers are welcome. Recommended team size: 4–5 participants (interdisciplinary teams encouraged).

No team yet? Register individually — we will help you form one!

Why participate?

• Gain practical experience working with real research data
• Apply FAIR data principles in action
• Strengthen your analytical, research, and presentation skills
• Receive mentoring from data and innovation experts
• Get the opportunity to further develop your idea in the RSU B-Space incubation programmes

Awards

The winning team will receive exclusive mentoring sessions from a leading expert through the RSU B-Space Business Incubator.
Winners will be announced at the Grand ISC 2026 Award Ceremony on 27 March 2026.

The project “Support for the implementation of open science in practice, as well as created solutions for science data sharing and participation in the EU open science cloud” (Nr. 2.1.3.1.i.0/2/23/I/CFLA/002) with total project funding is EUR 3,575,279.40 is co-funded by the European Union Recovery Fund and the Latvian state budget.