Hack Kosice 2026 is Slovakia’s premier Hackathon, bringing together 150+ of the brightest minds for 24 hours of intense innovation, collaboration and competition. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of creativity and problem-solving.
Experience the vibrant city of KoΕ‘ice, Slovakia’s tech hub with a rich cultural heritage and a thriving innovation scene. The perfect setting to turn your groundbreaking ideas into reality.
Open to students, professionals and tech enthusiasts from around the world who are ready to push their limits, compete for amazing prizes and showcase their skills in creativity, innovation and technical excellence.
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Following the incredible success of previous editions, we’re excited to announce Hack Kosice 2026! Building on years of innovation, collaboration, and community, we’re creating an even more engaging and inclusive experience for all participants.
Join 150+ talented hackers for 24 hours of intense innovation, working on unique challenges from our amazing sponsors and competing for exciting prizes.
Ready to learn more? Let’s explore what makes Hack Kosice special!
Join Slovakia’s largest and most prestigious hackathon, with a track record of bringing together hundreds of talented hackers year after year.
Challenge yourself in a highly competitive atmosphere where you can push your limits and bring your most innovative ideas to life.
Compete for fantastic prizes, connect with industry leaders, and gain recognition for your creativity, innovation and technical prowess.
Hack Kosice is a dynamic 24-hour Hackathon where talented individuals from around the world collaborate in teams to create groundbreaking projects. Engage with experienced mentors, network with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in an environment of creativity, learning, and fun!
Get a glimpse of what awaits you at Hack Kosice 2026. Detailed schedule will be announced closer to the event.





Yes! Following the success of previous years, Hack Kosice 2026 welcomes both students and professionals.
The only age requirement is that you must be 18 years or older at the time of the event (or have parental consent if under 18).
Yes! We offer travel reimbursement for international participants who apply early.
Reimbursement amounts:
Eligibility requirements:
Reimbursable expenses include: travel costs to/from the event and accommodation up to 7 days before and after the event.
Not necessarily! While we encourage you to form a team before the event (it’s great if you already know your teammates), you can absolutely apply as an individual.
We’ll help you find teammates at the event during our team-finding session after the opening ceremony, where individuals and partial teams can pitch their ideas and connect with others.
Remember: Each project must be submitted by a team of 2-4 participants.
All teams must consist of 2, 3, or 4 people.
Each attendee must be a member of exactly one team at the Hackathon. You cannot work on multiple projects or be part of multiple teams.
Yes, you can attend if you will be at least 16 years old at the time of the event.
However, if you are under 18 during the Hackathon, we will need your parent’s or legal guardian’s written consent. Once you confirm your invitation, we will send you a consent form to be signed and submitted at registration.
Definitely not! Hacking is a slang term for creative coding and building tech solutions.
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.”
Sponsors of Hack Kosice 2026 will be announced on a rolling basis starting Fall 2025.
Interested in sponsoring? We’d love to hear from you!