Our community is dedicated to fostering a dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem. We are committed to driving positive change by influencing mindsets, creating avenues for growth, and facilitating meaningful connections among all.
We believe in the power of collaboration. We aim to create an environment conducive to innovation and growth by fostering synergies among various ecosystem factors.
Through our efforts, we encourage local and international investments, driving economic prosperity and global impact. We are passionate about supporting startups as they scale their businesses globally, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities they need to succeed.
Through promotion and media coverage, we highlight success stories, inspiring others and showcasing the transformative potential of entrepreneurship and innovation. Ohrid Tech City is more than just a community – we are a movement.
Following our past successfully co-organized events (Startup Weekend Ohrid, Game Jam +etc.), this year from the XXth to the XXth of September 2026, we are organizing OhridTechathlon 2026, where young people will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge and opportunities for networking and founding startup companies in Macedonia.
For the implementation of the OhridTechathlon 2026, we need support and help from socially responsible companies. For OhridTechathlon 2026 to be a successful event and to support young people in starting startup companies, we need sponsors with whom we will meet all the needs of the participants during the three-day event. Explore Partnership Opportunities HERE or or Contact us if you are interested to support our mission.
he University of Information Science and Technology (UIST) “St. Paul the Apostle” is a state institution of higher education located in Ohrid, North Macedonia. UIST is committed to providing excellence in both education and research in the fields of information science and technology.
UIST offers innovative and contemporary study programs that are inspired by best practices from leading universities worldwide. Its programs are designed to equip the next generation of ICT professionals with the skills they need while offering ample opportunities for specialization and the pursuit of individual interests.
Through established partnerships with universities and ICT companies, UIST provides its students with opportunities for exchange programs, allowing them to study and work at partner institutions and ICT companies abroad. Students can also participate in competitive programming contests, with top performers receiving valuable prizes and public recognition, further enhancing their career prospects. These opportunities are made possible through UIST’s strong connections with the ICT sector.
To ignite the next generation of Ohrid’s tech and startup talent by compressing the journey from knowledge to first business idea into a single, high-energy day(s) — proving that entrepreneurship in Macedonia starts with one good idea, one team, and one/two days of focused work.
The event directly serves OTC’s mission: empowering individuals, startups, and companies to thrive in a fast-changing digital world through education, networking, and resources — and reinforces its four pillars: innovation as an economic catalyst, collaboration over competition, tech talent development as a regional priority, and digital transformation for all industries.
Ohrid Techathlon brings together students, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on future-ready skills, innovation, sustainable technology, industry-academia collaboration, startup creation and business development. The event features panel discussions, workshops, challenges and competitions that generated actionable insights for Ohrid’s and regional skilling and innovation ecosystem.
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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