Real challenges
Local authorities prepare the briefs. Teams will work on data for municipal decisions and transport access in remote parts of the Prešov Region.
Hackathons for better cities and regions
Solve real challenges facing Slovak cities and regions.
Students, developers, designers, data and AI specialists, and startups can take part in Hackni STICS.
Teams spend a weekend building apps, data tools or prototypes in response to briefs from cities and regions. The first event takes place in the Tatras from 13 to 15 November 2026.
Hackni STICS is a series of hackathons by the Smart Transformation and Innovation Consortium Slovakia (STICS).
Hackni Tatry is fully booked.
Next confirmed hackathonHackathon Tatry · 13–15 November 2026Thank you to everyone who signed up. You can still join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.
Next confirmed hackathon
Hackathon Tatry
- Date
- 13–15 November 2026
- Venue
- SAS Academia Congress Centre, Stará Lesná
Entry and meals are free. Students will be reimbursed for accommodation. The three best teams receive €1,500, €1,000 and €500, plus 10 hours of expert support from SAPIE.
Fully booked. The waiting list is open.
Hackathon Tatry partners
Together with our partners.
The Prešov Self-Governing Region and Kežmarok prepare the briefs, working with IDS Východ, Slovak Smart City Cluster, (f)ITcubator, Košice IT Valley, Amazon Web Services and Lovable on the event.
Hack problems that matter
What you gain during the hackathon weekend.
Experts and mentors
Consult mentors on coding, data, design and how your solution could be used.
New connections
Meet developers, students, researchers, companies and local authorities. Organisers will help you find a team at the event.
Real-world continuation
Selected projects may be developed and tested further with local authorities in STICS Living Labs.
Choose a hackathon
Three locations. Local challenges. One community of makers.
Hackathon Tatry is fully booked; you can join the waiting list. Further hackathons are being prepared in Banská Bystrica and the Dubnica region.
Fully booked01
Tatry
Hackathon Tatry
- Date
- 13–15 November 2026
- Venue
- SAS Academia Congress Centre, Stará Lesná
In preparation02
Banská Bystrica
Hackathon Banská Bystrica
The date and details will be announced later.
View detailsIn preparation03
Dubnica
Hackathon Dubnica
The date and details will be announced later.
View detailsHackathon Tatry mentors
People with practical experience at one table.
The Tatry page lists all mentors and their areas of expertise.
All mentors
How it works
From challenge to solution in one weekend.
- 01
Choose a challenge
Explore the local briefs and find a problem you want to solve.
- 02
Build or find a team
Register with a team or on your own. Organisers will help you form a team at the event.
- 03
Design and test a solution
Validate the problem, create a concept or prototype and work with mentors throughout the weekend.
- 04
Present the result
Pitch your solution to the jury and partners who may help move it forward.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know
Who are the hackathons for?
Students, developers, designers, data and AI specialists, startups and anyone interested in the briefs. Coding experience is not required.
Do I need my own team?
No. Register on your own and the organisers will help you find a team at the event.
How much does it cost?
Participation in Hackathon Tatry is free, meals are provided and students will be reimbursed for accommodation. Details about accommodation and reimbursement will be published in the practical instructions.
What prizes will the winning teams receive?
At Hackathon Tatry, the three best teams will receive cash prizes: €1,500 for first place, €1,000 for second place and €500 for third place. Winning teams will also receive 10 hours of expert support through the SAPIE acceleration programme.