Where the operators write the problems

Silicon Mountain runs the most selective challenge events in European strategic industry. Win one, and the company starts that week.

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Silicon Mountain is where they meet.

Rome, 12-14 June 2026

Applications are open.
50 spots.

The first Silicon Mountain event runs June 12-14 in Rome.
50 innovators, one real problem, 48 hours. The operator is in the room. The best teams walk out with a path to a funded company. Applications close when the 50 spots are gone.

The first Silicon Mountain event runs 12-14 June in Rome. 50 engineers, one real problem, 48 hours. The operator is in the room. The best teams walk out with a path to a funded company. Applications close when the 50 spots are gone.

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Agenda

FRI 12 JUN

Challenge reveal by operators

Dinner with partners

SAT 13 JUN

48 hours of building

Mentor walk-throughs

SUN 14 JUN

Judged on deployment readiness, not slides

Tracks: Venture, Scouting, or Investment

Partners

The challenges for the Maritime Security Hackathon are set by Fincantieri, one of Europe's largest shipbuilders, with vessels operating across the world's most demanding waters.