Great teams need variety. If you build, design, test, market or manage — there’s room for you to shine. We’re looking for programmers — from backend wizards to frontend magicians and full-stack ninjas, from...
A two-day innovation festival packed with engineering competitions, hands-on challenges, workshops and showcase moments — built for creators, dreamers and doers.
Ohrid TechAthlon is a premier event dedicated to advancing technology and innovation through the exploration of complex challenges across diverse sectors, disciplines and technologies. Our goal is to harness the synergy of technology and creative problem-solving to develop solutions with meaningful, real-world impact.
More than a competition, TechAthlon is a platform for technologists, developers, designers, marketers and problem-solvers to showcase their skills and tackle impactful challenges. Participants learn from peers, receive expert mentorship, and build solutions with real societal benefit — all in one high-energy weekend by Lake Ohrid.
Work with fellow tech enthusiasts in dynamic teams to brainstorm and develop groundbreaking solutions.
Dive into the latest trends and technologies making waves in the tech world — from AI to IoT, design to game dev.
Winning teams gain direct admission to our partners' Ideation and Acceleration Programmes — with up to €20,000 in seed funding and access to university and corporate startup programs.
Workshops, flash talks and panel discussions led by industry experts. Master the skills before you use them.
The Ideathlon. Form a team, define a problem, and turn your idea into a concept with mentors at your side.
The Tech Hackathon. 24 hours to build a working prototype and pitch it to the jury, industry leaders and investors.
Ohrid TechAthlon unfolds in three phases. In the Learn Phase (workshops + challenges), you gain the knowledge and skills tied to your chosen challenge topic. In the Build Phase (Ideathlon), you put that knowledge into action, developing a project aligned with the challenge theme. The final Compete Phase (Tech Hackathon) is where you showcase your solution in a competitive arena — and shine.
Developers, designers, marketers and business strategists — every skill set has a place. No gatekeeping, no prerequisites.
Connect with fellow hackers, mentors and founders from across the region. The friendships and teams you build here last way past the weekend.
Industry experts, mentors and partner companies bring actual problems from the real world. You ship actual solutions. No toy datasets, no fake clients.
Win cash, seed funding, and direct pipelines to accelerator programs, internships and jobs.
Whether you’re just discovering your talent or ready to launch, there’s a track built for your stage.
The Ideathlon sets the stage for exhilarating, innovative challenges across diverse domains — Web Development, Creative Design, AI, IoT, Game Development, FinTech, Sustainability and more. Designed for fresh starters and inspiring young minds, it combines themed workshops with a challenge-based mini-competition, guided by mentors through learning-by-doing. Exceptional projects are recognized, rewarded — and earn the chance to advance to Day 2: the Tech Hackathon.
The Tech Hackathon is a 24-hour sprint designed to turn ideas from concept to reality — an intensive design, coding and agile development challenge where aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, designers and makers pitch ideas, form teams, validate concepts and build business prototypes. Winning teams take home cash prizes, sponsor goodies, and fast-track entry to partner acceleration programs.
Buy your ticket ahead of time. Get Together. Be there.
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Meet the experts who’ll be guiding participants at HackYeah — developers, analysts, AI and security specialists, UX/UI designers, tech leads, product and project managers, lawyers, academics, and entrepreneurs, all ready to share their knowledge and help turn bold ideas into finished projects. Say hello to this year’s Mentor lineup!
Great teams need variety. If you build, design, test, market or manage — there’s room for you to shine. We’re looking for programmers — from backend wizards to frontend magicians and full-stack ninjas, from...
Become a partner of Ohrid TechAthlon 2026. Showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of developers, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, connect with top talent, and challenge our hackers with your real business problems....
. Beyond funding, they bring mentors, experts, and real-world challenges to the table, connecting bright minds with the industry problems that matter most. Together, we’re not just hosting an event — we’re building a community where innovation, technology, and business meet to shape the future.
A two-day innovation festival packed with engineering competitions, hands-on challenges, workshops and showcase moments — built for creators, dreamers and doers.
Location: UIST“St. Paul The Apostle” · Ohrid | Time: Autumn 2026
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