February 27-28 2026
Feb 27 & 28
Institut du Cerveau - Paris
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48 hours to crack a computational neuroscience puzzle.
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WHAT'S ON
WHAT'S ON
WHAT'S ON
Decide on your favorite project
Video game controlled by brain activity
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The goal is to create a video game in which actions are entirely controlled by brain activity, using an EEG headset. The team will use several brain signals to generate commands in real time. At the same time, the game's graphics and interaction mechanics will need to be enhanced, based on an existing framework.
Video game controlled by brain activity
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The goal is to create a video game in which actions are entirely controlled by brain activity, using an EEG headset. The team will use several brain signals to generate commands in real time. At the same time, the game's graphics and interaction mechanics will need to be enhanced, based on an existing framework.
Video game controlled by brain activity
01
The goal is to create a video game in which actions are entirely controlled by brain activity, using an EEG headset. The team will use several brain signals to generate commands in real time. At the same time, the game's graphics and interaction mechanics will need to be enhanced, based on an existing framework.
Manipulate brain code in real time
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Can spatial memory be read directly from raw neural activity?
This project aims to develop a decoder capable of linking, in real time, high-dimensional neural data to the position of a mouse in a maze. The model will be able to detect reactivations during different states of alertness.
Manipulate brain code in real time
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Can spatial memory be read directly from raw neural activity?
This project aims to develop a decoder capable of linking, in real time, high-dimensional neural data to the position of a mouse in a maze. The model will be able to detect reactivations during different states of alertness.
Manipulate brain code in real time
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Can spatial memory be read directly from raw neural activity?
This project aims to develop a decoder capable of linking, in real time, high-dimensional neural data to the position of a mouse in a maze. The model will be able to detect reactivations during different states of alertness.
Emotions, memory, and sleep
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This project is based on electrophysiological recordings of different brain regions in behaving and sleeping animals. The aim is to examine how information circulates during sleep and to determine whether contextual information is reactivated and encoded after an emotional experience.
Emotions, memory, and sleep
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This project is based on electrophysiological recordings of different brain regions in behaving and sleeping animals. The aim is to examine how information circulates during sleep and to determine whether contextual information is reactivated and encoded after an emotional experience.
Emotions, memory, and sleep
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This project is based on electrophysiological recordings of different brain regions in behaving and sleeping animals. The aim is to examine how information circulates during sleep and to determine whether contextual information is reactivated and encoded after an emotional experience.
Have an idea?
If you have neuroscience-related data and an interesting challenge to propose, we are open to propositions
FEBRUARYY 27-28, 2026
FEBRUARYY 27-28, 2026
FEBRUARYY 27-28, 2026
Agenda
HACKTION POTENTIAL
HACKTION POTENTIAL
Feb 19
From 6pm
Welcome & Introduction
Projects overview
Team assignment
Open discussion - Q&A
Feb 27
9am - 6pm
Opening session
Define roles and workflow
Brainstorming
Lunch break
Kickoff: dive into it!
Feb 28
From 9am
Final sprint
Lunch break
Pitch preparation
From 3pm - open to the public
Pitch to the jury
Scientific talk
Awards & wrap-up
Closing reception
Feb 19
From 6pm
Welcome & Introduction
Projects overview
Team assignment
Open discussion - Q&A
Feb 27
9am - 6pm
Opening session
Define roles and workflow
Brainstorming
Lunch break
Kickoff: dive into it!
Feb 28
From 9am
Final sprint
Lunch break
Pitch preparation
From 3pm - open to the public
Pitch to the jury
Scientific talk
Awards & wrap-up
Closing reception
Feb 19
From 6pm
Welcome & Introduction
Projects overview
Team assignment
Open discussion - Q&A
Feb 27
9am - 6pm
Opening session
Define roles and workflow
Brainstorming
Lunch break
Kickoff: dive into it!
Feb 28
From 9am
Final sprint
Lunch break
Pitch preparation
From 3pm - open to the public
Pitch to the jury
Scientific talk
Awards & wrap-up
Closing reception
JURY
JURY
JURY
Jury
Hear feedbacks from neuroscience researchers and the co-director of INRIA Startup Studio
Séverine Mahon
Paris Brain Institute - ICM
Research Scientist, EpiC : Épilepsie clinique et expérimentale - INSERM
Séverine Mahon
Paris Brain Institute - ICM
Research Scientist, EpiC : Épilepsie clinique et expérimentale - INSERM
Séverine Mahon
Paris Brain Institute - ICM
Research Scientist, EpiC : Épilepsie clinique et expérimentale - INSERM
Sophie Pellat
INRIA Startup Studio
Co-director
Sophie Pellat
INRIA Startup Studio
Co-director
Sophie Pellat
INRIA Startup Studio
Co-director
Sophie Bagur
ESPCI - Paris PSL
Research Fellow - Laboratoire Plasticité du Cerveau, CNRS
Sophie Bagur
ESPCI - Paris PSL
Research Fellow - Laboratoire Plasticité du Cerveau, CNRS
Sophie Bagur
ESPCI - Paris PSL
Research Fellow - Laboratoire Plasticité du Cerveau, CNRS
Sabir Jacquir
Paris Saclay University
Full Professor - Paris-Saclay Institute of Neurosciences (Neuro-PSI)
Sabir Jacquir
Paris Saclay University
Full Professor - Paris-Saclay Institute of Neurosciences (Neuro-PSI)
Sabir Jacquir
Paris Saclay University
Full Professor - Paris-Saclay Institute of Neurosciences (Neuro-PSI)
REGISTER
REGISTER
REGISTER
Register now
Register now to secure your spot. Registration close on February 1st.
Active participant (students only)
10€
Two days Hackathon entry, register to crack a neuroscience puzzle in teams
Collaborate on the project of your choice
Opportunity to win a prize
Network over free lunches
Active participant (students only)
10€
Two days Hackathon entry, register to crack a neuroscience puzzle in teams
Collaborate on the project of your choice
Opportunity to win a prize
Network over free lunches
Active participant (students only)
10€
Two days Hackathon entry, register to crack a neuroscience puzzle in teams
Collaborate on the project of your choice
Opportunity to win a prize
Network over free lunches
Public Admission
0€
Access to the presentations (Feb 28th at 3pm)
Learn what the teams developed
Listen to a computational neuroscience conference
Enjoy the awards ceremony
Public Admission
0€
Access to the presentations (Feb 28th at 3pm)
Learn what the teams developed
Listen to a computational neuroscience conference
Enjoy the awards ceremony
Public Admission
0€
Access to the presentations (Feb 28th at 3pm)
Learn what the teams developed
Listen to a computational neuroscience conference
Enjoy the awards ceremony
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
They helped us build this event.
Our project is affiliated to DIM C-BRAINS, funded by the Conseil Régional d’Ile-de-France.
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help.
Who can participate?
Students of Île de France from all academic fields
Do I need to know how to code?
Problems will be computational, hence coding experience helps, but is not mandatory. Teams are multidisciplinary, and you can contribute through many other ways.
Can I participate alone?
Yes! If you register alone, we’ll help you join or form a team during the ice-breaker session on feb 19th.
How many people per team?
Teams are typically 3 to 5 participants. We’ll guide the formation to keep teams balanced (skills, backgrounds, roles).
What should I bring?
A laptop, charger, headphones, and anything else you like to work with. We provide space, Wi-Fi, power, meals and coffee.
Who can participate?
Students of Île de France from all academic fields
Do I need to know how to code?
Problems will be computational, hence coding experience helps, but is not mandatory. Teams are multidisciplinary, and you can contribute through many other ways.
Can I participate alone?
Yes! If you register alone, we’ll help you join or form a team during the ice-breaker session on feb 19th.
How many people per team?
Teams are typically 3 to 5 participants. We’ll guide the formation to keep teams balanced (skills, backgrounds, roles).
What should I bring?
A laptop, charger, headphones, and anything else you like to work with. We provide space, Wi-Fi, power, meals and coffee.
Who can participate?
Students of Île de France from all academic fields
Do I need to know how to code?
Problems will be computational, hence coding experience helps, but is not mandatory. Teams are multidisciplinary, and you can contribute through many other ways.
Can I participate alone?
Yes! If you register alone, we’ll help you join or form a team during the ice-breaker session on feb 19th.
How many people per team?
Teams are typically 3 to 5 participants. We’ll guide the formation to keep teams balanced (skills, backgrounds, roles).
What should I bring?
A laptop, charger, headphones, and anything else you like to work with. We provide space, Wi-Fi, power, meals and coffee.