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Hackathon Leonardo, Space Edition: test your talent and give concrete shape to innovation

On 18-19 April 2026 in Rome and 9-10 May 2026 in Milan, two new hackathons organised by Leonardo, in collaboration with Talent Garden, will be held, open to undergraduates, recent graduates and young professionals in the STEM sector.

Two high-tech challenges in the space sector, where ambition and skills can be nurtured and transformed into concrete innovation, capable of generating value for the future.

Who are we looking for?

Are you studying STEM subjects at university? Do you have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or similar? Or are you already working and have a strong passion for technological innovation and space? These hackathons are perfect for you!

We are looking for people who are ready to get involved in a highly stimulating environment, eager to take on advanced technological challenges and collaborate with industry experts.

Why partecipate?

To express your talent and win up to 5,000 euros: you will test your skills in artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics.

To build your future: you will have the opportunity to get in direct contact with Leonardo, a leading high-tech multinational company.

To make a difference: you will interact with industry experts and, by demonstrating your potential, you will be able to discover growth opportunities within the Group.
 

The Leonardo Deep Dive programme, aimed at male and female students (*) attending the last year of a degree course (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in STEM disciplines, offers you the opportunity to complete your thesis with us in the company.

You will spend a period of full immersion, up to six months, in one of the Leonardo sites to develop your thesis project in one of the different technological fields, which include artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cybersecurity, computer engineering materials and aerospace.

Throughout the course you will be followed by a tutor and you will benefit from a reimbursement of expenses.

Find out what topics are available, for which you can apply:

Details: once you have entered Workday, select the "Other" filter and, from the drop-down menu, choose the "Internship - thesis" item from the types of employment available.

Requirements to participate in the selection

• last year of a bachelor’s or master's degree in STEM disciplines
• area of study: Mathematics, Physics, Aeronautics, Computer Science, Electronics, Robotics, Space, Mechanics

(*) In this first phase the programme is aimed only at Italian students.