Europe’s Most Immersive Hackathon

Europe’s Most Immersive Hackathon
Step beyond VR and MR. Build the next generation of shared-reality multiplayer experiences.

About the Hackathon
Join us at Fraunhofer HHI and step beyond VR and MR to explore the future of immersive play. Prototype the next generation of multiplayer environments that merge physical interaction with digital space.

Fraunhofer HHI is one of Europe’s leading institutes for communication systems and media technology, driving innovations for the digital society. Our TiME Lab is a state-of-the-art immersive arena designed for prototyping and testing high-fidelity, real-time, interactive experiences. For one weekend, it’s all yours:

• 14×4K panoramic projection. Create stunning, high-resolution visuals in a 180° panoramic view.
• Spatial audio system. Design and tweak real-world, immersive audio environments.
• Interactive tools for embodied play. Use sensors, haptics, and motion capture to bring truly shared, interactive experiences to life.
• Simulation Space in Unreal Engine 5. Prototype multiplayer experiences with physics-driven interactions and collaborative gameplay.

Theme: Reimagining Play in Shared Realities
We’re calling on teams and individuals ready to push the frontier of immersive gameplay; inventing what comes after VR and MR.

TiME HACK is your chance to shape the future of shared immersion by designing embodied, interactive experiences that blend physical and digital realities. In the TiME Lab, you’ll prototype bold new ways to collaborate, laying the groundwork for the next generation of immersive games.

Projects that demonstrate educational or social value, like serious games or learning tools, will also be eligible for a special bonus award.

The full challenge will be revealed in the coming weeks: suffice it to say, expect to redefine what immersive play can be.

More information and registration