Goldhofer 5-Day Hackathon

How would you envision an electric pushback tug for the Airbus A320? 

Join the Hackathon and build a low-maintenance, autonomy-ready prototype, from brief to demonstrator.

Application possible until Nov 2

When | November 9-13, 2026 
Where | UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace, Garching
Who | Talented mixed teams with skills in CAD, drive systems, mechanical/electrical engineering, prototyping, or business development

Prize | €2,000 for the winning team

What awaits you

• Develop ideas for driving, steering, and nose-gear pick-up, backed by a 3D CAD model, a scalable concept, and a cost calculation
• Build and iterate on a physical demonstrator with MakerSpace crew support (until 22:00)
• Pitch your prototype directly to Goldhofer

📌 Good to know

Bring your own laptop if possible. 
All participants sign a digital NDA before the Hackathon starts.