Platform
More than hackathons.
Hackathons are the starting point. The long-term goal is a full regional platform for talent, startups, partners, and city-level tech communities.
[01]First format
First edition: SarajevoAdria Hack. The flagship format.
High-energy hackathons where selected teams build around real challenges in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, health, fintech, education, tourism, and public services.
Who it's for
- Engineers
- Students
- Designers
- Founders
Outcomes
- Real projects
- Mentors
- Demo stage
- Partner visibility
The format
[01]
Apply
Builders apply individually or with teams. We curate for quality, motivation, and mix of skills.
[02]
Meet
Participants meet mentors, partners, challenge owners, and other builders.
[03]
Build
Teams work through a focused sprint with technical support, workshops, and office hours.
[04]
Demo
Finalists present to judges, sponsors, investors, founders, and the community.
[05]
Continue
Strong projects get visibility, follow-up, partner intros, and demo-night opportunities.
[02]The stage
Launching after first hackathonAdria Demo Night
A stage for builders to show what they made, meet sponsors and investors, get feedback, and turn weekend projects into real opportunities.
Who it's for
- Builders
- Sponsors
- Investors
- Founders
- Mentors
Outcomes
- Public demos
- Investor intros
- Feedback
- Visibility
[03]The community
Founding members openAdria Builders Community
A curated community for engineers, students, designers, founders, and product people who want to build with serious peers.
Who it's for
- Engineers
- Students
- Designers
- Founders
- Product people
Outcomes
- Teammates
- Peer network
- Early access
- Regional reach
[04]The fellowship
PlannedAdria Tech Fellows
A future fellowship for high-potential builders across the region, with mentors, investor and partner access, and visibility.
Who it's for
- High-potential students
- Founders
- Engineers
Outcomes
- Mentorship
- Investor access
- Partner access
- Visibility
[05]Real problems
Partners wantedPartner Challenges
Sponsor-backed tracks where companies and institutions bring real problems for teams to solve.
Who it's for
- Companies
- Institutions
- Universities
Outcomes
- Working prototypes
- Talent access
- Innovation signal
[06]City by city
RoadmapRegional Chapters
City-level builder communities across Sarajevo, Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Skopje, Podgorica, and beyond.
Who it's for
- Local builders
- City leads
- Local partners
Outcomes
- Local events
- Regional network
- City visibility
[07]The big one
Future flagshipAdria Tech Arena Summit
A future flagship regional event combining conference, startups, hackathon finals, sponsor expo, and demo day.
Who it's for
- The whole regional ecosystem
Outcomes
- Regional moment
- Startup visibility
- Partner expo
[08]Compare formats
Which format fits you.
Five formats, one platform. Every program feeds the next: hackathon projects go to demo nights, strong builders become fellows, and partners bring the real problems.
| Format | Shape | Best for | Outcome | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon | 24-30 hour build sprint | Selected builders and teams | Real projects and a demo stage | First edition: Sarajevo |
| Demo night | Evening showcase on a public stage | Builders with something to show | Feedback and partner intros | Launching after first hackathon |
| Fellowship | Selective cohort with mentors | High-potential students, founders, engineers | Mentorship, partner access, visibility | Planned |
| Partner challenge | Sponsor-backed challenge track | Companies, institutions, universities | Working prototypes and talent access | Partners wanted |
| Summit | Regional flagship: conference, finals, expo | The whole regional ecosystem | A regional moment for startups and partners | Future flagship |
Get involved
The arena is forming now.
Join as a builder, partner, mentor, volunteer, or city lead.