A starting point for the next wave of AI founders under 26.

📅 May 23–24, 2026
📍Insightful office, Belgrade, Serbia
👥Under 26

⏳40h Build time
🤝12 Pre-selected teams
💵$10,000 Prize pool

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Ship AI that gets used

Most builders ship strong tech but miss the market context. This hackathon is designed to inspire young builders to ship AI-native products based on market needs. Alongside dev work, you'll get business sprints and mentors to keep you focused on real demand.

A 2-day in-person hackathon in Belgrade, ending with final pitches for a $10K cash prize pool plus tech credits and continued support for teams that keep building.

Applications deadline: May 19

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Pick your track

01/03 AI agents & automation

Autonomous agents, assistants, or workflow automation tools.

02/03 AI for enterprise

B2B SaaS, process optimization, predictive analytics.

03/03 Wildcard

For teams that want to push boundaries outside defined tracks.

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Requirements

• Teams can consist of 2–4 people

• All team members must be under 26 years old

• Teams must be able to travel to Belgrade, Serbia

• Teams that have complementary skills are a plus (computer science + business background)

• We accept teams from the Balkan / SEE region