Garaža Frontier Hackathon 2026

About

The Garaža Frontier Hackathon invites teams of young builders under 26 from the Balkan region to compete in a 40-hour event in Belgrade, offering cash prizes and a chance to win a fully-funded trip to the San Francisco startup ecosystem.

Benefits

• 💰Cash Prizes
  $10,000 in cash prizes distributed as non-equity grants to help kickstart projects
• ✈️ San Francisco Trip
  One team wins a fully-funded, week-long trip to San Francisco with flights covered by Garaža and accommodation by European Startup Embassy

Eligibility Criteria

• Teams can consist of 2-4 people
• All team members must be 26 years old or younger
• Teams must be able to travel to Belgrade, Serbia
• We accept teams from the Balkan/SEE region

Participation Commitments

• Attend the 40-hour hackathon in Belgrade, Serbia
• Work collaboratively with mentors to develop startup ideas

Target Region

Balkan/SEE region

Target Sector

Technology startups and innovation