What?
Hack Kosice 2025 is Slovakia’s premier Hackathon, uniting 300 of the brightest minds for 24 hours of intense innovation, collaboration and competition.
Where?
Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Kosice, known for its rich history and growing tech scene, providing the perfect backdrop for groundbreaking ideas.
Who?
Open to students, professionals and tech enthusiasts, who are ready to push their limits, compete for amazing prizes and showcase their skills in creativity, innovation and technical expertise.
300
Hackers
10 +
Challenges
24
Hours
1
Spirit
Get ready for the next Hack Kosice!
Hack Kosice 2024 was a phenomenal success and we can’t wait to kick off our next thrilling Hackathon. Based on your feedback, we’re tailoring Hack Kosice 2025 to be more inclusive and exhilarating for every participant.
In Hack Kosice 2025, we’re introducing an innovative twist: two separate Hackathon streams! Each stream will host 150 talented hackers and feature unique challenges, exclusive sponsors and exciting prizes. You get to choose which stream aligns best with your skills and interests, offering a more personalized and competitive experience.
Curious about what these streams entail? Let’s dive into the details!
The Streams
Choose from two exciting streams, each designed to challenge and inspire:
Stream: Tech for good
Focus on creating impactful solutions in sustainability, healthcare, education and well-being to drive positive change.
Read moreStream: Innovation and Security
Delve into the realms of cybersecurity, automation, AI and IoT to push the boundaries of technological innovation and security.
Read moreGlobal 🌍.
Innovative 💡.
Exciting 🎉.
Hack Kosice is a dynamic 24-hour Hackathon where students from around the world collaborate in teams to create groundbreaking projects. Engage with mentors, network with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in an environment of creativity and fun!
Application types
We value everyone who sign up for Hack Kosice, but to make it eager for you to register sooner, we split the applications into different tiers.
Early Bird Application
Before December 24
- Stream of your choice
- T-shirt in your size
- Travel Reimbursement
Regular Application
Before February 28
- Stream of your choice
- T-shirt in your size
- ✖
Late entry Application
After February 28
- Preferred / assigned stream
- T-shirt of available size
- ✖
Frequently asked questions
When does the application portal opens?
The portal opens on October 15, 2024, at 00:00 GMT+1.
I am not a student. Am I allowed to attend?
Change since last years: In Hack Kosice 2025 we allow professionals to attend!
Only requirement regarding age is that you must be born on or before 29 March 2009.
I will travel from abroad. Do you provide travel reimbursements?
We offer reimbursement of 20€ for participants travelling from Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Austria and Ukraine and 50€ for participants travelling from other countries abroad.
To be eligible for the reimbursement of your travel expenses, you need to:
- Request it through the application portal
- Submit application before 24 December 2024
- Attend the Hackathon
- Submit and demo a project
- Upload receipts of your expenses by 14 April 2025
The following expenses can be reimbursed: travel costs to/from the event and accommodation up to 7 days before and after the event.
Is Hack Kosice free to attend?
Absolutely! Participation is free for all invited hackers. Moreover, we provide delicious food, interesting workshops, entertaining activities, and some swag during the event.
Will Hack Kosice be held in English?
Yes, the whole event, demoing, and presentations will be held in English, thus you should be familiar with it. However we do not require any language certificate or a specific language level, and the environment is very friendly towards English learners.
What if I want to take a nap?
During the night, there will be a dedicated sleeping room where no one will disturb you. A sleeping bag might come handy.
Do I need a team to apply?
Not necessarily. We encourage you to form a team before coming to the event. It is best if you already know the people who you will be working for 24 hours with.
In case you can’t find anyone, definitely apply, too, and we’ll help you match with other participants or teams at the event. After the opening ceremony there will be a small team-finding event where individuals and partial teams have a minute each to present their idea to others still looking for a team.
Each project at the Hackathon must be submitted by a team of 2-4 participants.
How large can teams be?
All teams must be of 2, 3 or 4 people.
Further, each attendee must be a member of exactly one team at the Hackathon.
I am under 18. Am I allowed to attend?
We allow participants born on or before 29 March 2009.
Further, if you are going to be under 18 during the Hackathon, we will need your parent’s written consent. Once you confirm your invitation, we will send you a paper form to be signed by your parent or legal guardian, that you then hand in at the registration.
By hacking, do you refer to breaching security?
Definitely not. Hacking is a slang term for coding/doing tech stuff. From wikipedia : The word “Hackathon” is a blend of the words “hack” and “marathon”, where “hack” is used in the sense of exploratory programming, not its alternate meaning as a reference to breaching computer security.
Unleash your creativity in a high-energy, 48-hour Hackathon, surrounded by 300 bright minds, industry leaders and endless coffee. Compete for amazing prizes, receive expert mentorship and turn your wildest ideas into reality!
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