June 5–7 – D4Gen Hackathon 2026 - Genopole, Innovation Today, Every Day

Got a groundbreaking biotech idea? Ready to break through a tech barrier?

Join the D4Gen Hackathon – June 5-7, 2026 at Genopole – and turn your vision into reality in just 48 intense hours!

Build your dream team, dive into a high-energy environment, and tackle challenges with expert mentoring, top-tier tech resources, and cash prizes up to €10,000 on the line.

This is your chance to push boundaries, connect with innovators, and make an impact. Whether you’re bringing a challenge, joining a team, mentoring, or sponsoring, the D4Gen Hackathon is the place to be for biotech innovation.

Ready to hack the future?

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Why participate?

🔹 3 days to innovate: An intensive weekend (June 5–7) to prototype, test, and overcome the challenges of your project.

🔹 Collaboration with talented individuals from top-tier programs in digital technology and bioinformatics.

🔹 Expert support: Access mentors, technological tools, and dedicated resources.

🔹 Networking: Connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in the field.

🔹 Visibility and prizes: Present your project to a panel of experts and have the chance to win a prize ranging from €2,500 to €10,000 for the top 3 teams.

🔹 Support from Genopole before, during, and after the event.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance research and innovation.

Sign up now to propose or join a team and take part in this exceptional adventure!

Why join the D4Gen Hackathon?

✨ 48 hours to make it happen
A high-energy weekend (June 5–7) to build, test, and crush your project’s toughest challenges.

🤝 Team up with the best
Collaborate with top talents from digital tech and bioinformatics—where brilliant minds meet bold ideas.

💡 Expert backup
Get hands-on mentoring, cutting-edge tools, and all the resources you need to succeed.

🌐 Expand your network
Rub shoulders with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry game-changers.

🏆 Win big
Pitch to a panel of experts and compete for €2,500 to €10,000 in prizes for the top 3 teams—plus unmatched visibility.

🚀 Genopole’s got your back
Support before, during, and after the event to turn your hack into real-world impact.

This is your moment to shape the future of biotech.
Ready to dive in?

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Who can participate

Diverse minds, one mission
Our project leaders and hackers come from every background—students, researchers, engineers, and more—and span disciplines like genomics, bioinformatics, biomathematics, and beyond.

Project leaders pitch innovative life sciences projects and assemble their dream teams by tapping into the unique skills of participants.

Participants bring the expertise to build solutions from the ground up—and everyone comes together for the in-person Hacking Days in Paris to make it happen.

How does it work?

1️⃣ Build your dream team (3-5 people): A project leader (that could be you!) + members with complementary skills – bioinformatics, biology, engineering, business, you name it!

2️⃣ Lock in your spot: Apply by May 20, 2026 on our platform – no team yet? No problem! We’ll help you connect with the right people.

3️⃣ 48 hours to hack the future (June 5-7): Dive into the challenge, collaborate with your team, and get hands-on support from expert mentors.

4️⃣ Pitch for the win: Showcase your solution to our jury and compete for cash prizes up to €10,000 –plus bragging rights!