Bulgaria: TeenHack

The aim of TeenHack Ruse 2023 is to tackle challenges that affect not only our country, but many countries around the world. It will provide an opportunity for students to design, develop and implement solutions to real world problems. There will be mentors to help teams and guest speakers to provide guidance on design and presentation skills.

The slogan for TeenHack Ruse 2023 is “Code to solve problems and give life to your dreams.”

When and where will it take place❓
TeenHack Ruse 2023 will run for 2 days from the morning of 27 October (Friday) to the evening of 28 October (Saturday). The hackathon will be held in attendance form, with the activities on 27 October 2023 (Friday) taking place in Hall 2.203 of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, and the presentation of the teams will take place on 28 October 2023 (Saturday) in Siemens Hall, Second Campus of Ruse University.

Who can apply and how❓
The hackathon is open to young people interested in STEM, computer science, design, engineering, ICT and other fields. Teams should consist of a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 5 people. Teams are encouraged to ensure gender balance, thus encouraging girls’ participation in TeenHack Ruse 2023. To the extent possible, teams should include people with both technical and functional competencies.

Apply if:
● you are passionate about technology and innovation for positive social, economic and environmental impact
● you would like to promote access to safe digital information and content that protects minors, respects privacy and contributes to the well-being of people and the environment
● you are in a team of motivated people and want to develop your idea that contributes to sustainable development
● you understand and can create solutions that are highly useful and attractive to the wider community

EU CODE WEEK is celebrated for the second year in a row with the TeenHack hackathon.
EU CodeWeek is a grassroots movement that celebrates creativity, problem-solving and collaboration through coding and other tech activities. The idea is to make coding more accessible, show young and old how to bring ideas to life with code, demystify these skills and bring motivated people together to learn.