# Hackation

Hackation is the platform for AI hackathons, prototyping sprints, and AI transformation. Erprobtes Format, wachsendes Partnernetzwerk, weltweit. From idea to prototype in 36 hours.

## About

Hackation runs hands-on AI hackathons and prototyping sprints for organizations and communities worldwide. We help teams start their AI journey: from discovery and ideation through to working prototypes, with a relaxed, community-driven format built around collaboration over competition.

Founder: Markus Matiaschek
Location: Würzburg, Germany
Website: https://hackation.de

## Venture Structure

Hackation operates as part of a venture ecosystem:

- **Hackation** (hackation.de): AI hackathons, prototyping sprints, and community events. The ideation and prototyping brand. For organizations, communities, and individuals starting or accelerating their AI journey.
- **Opteria** (opteria.de): AI implementation and professional services. Turns validated prototypes into production systems. For organizations that need end-to-end AI engineering.
- **ZeroHunger.ai** (zerohunger.ai): Non-profit. Accelerate your Impact. AI solutions for SDG 1 No Poverty and SDG 2 Zero Hunger.

## Services

- [KI-Beschleuniger / AI Hackathon](https://hackation.de/de/services/hackathons/): 2-day AI sprint — interdisciplinary teams build working prototypes in 36 hours
- [KI-Strategie / AI Strategy Workshop](https://hackation.de/de/services/strategy/): Half-day workshop to identify highest-impact AI use cases for your organization
- [KI-Umsetzung / AI Implementation](https://hackation.de/de/services/implementation/): End-to-end AI agent and chatbot engineering with your team
- [KI-Agent Integration / AI Agent Integration](https://hackation.de/de/services/ai-agent-integration/): Custom AI agent development and deployment into existing workflows
- [KI-Enablement / AI Team Enablement](https://hackation.de/de/services/ai-team-enablement/): Team upskilling on AI tools, prompting, and workflows
- [KI-Coaching / AI Coaching](https://hackation.de/de/services/coaching/): 1:1 executive AI coaching for leaders navigating transformation
- [KI-Meetup / AI Meetup](https://hackation.de/de/services/meetups-mailinglist/): Community-driven AI knowledge exchange events

## Partner & Network

Hackation works with three types of partners:

- **Für Unternehmen / For Organizations**: Sponsoring packages for visibility, talent access, and hands-on AI experience
- **Delivery Partner**: Run Hackation-format events in your own region with our proven methodology
- **Ecosystem Partner**: Co-promotion, joint programming, and network collaboration

Partnership info: https://hackation.de/de/sponsoring/

## Events

- [Events Overview](https://hackation.de/de/events/): Upcoming AI hackathons, workshops, and meetups worldwide

## Company

- [Für Unternehmen / For Organizations](https://hackation.de/de/sponsoring/): Partnership and sponsorship opportunities
- [Impressum](https://hackation.de/de/impressum/): Legal notice (German law)
- [Datenschutz](https://hackation.de/de/datenschutz/): Privacy policy (GDPR compliant)

## Keywords

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