This hackathon focuses on creating digital solutions in education, information sharing, and cultural exchange — tools that help communities learn, connect, and interact in times of change.
Registration is open until 01.04.26
About this Hackathon
War, displacement, and transformation within communities have created new challenges for education and access to information. Community members need flexible learning formats, reliable information services, and new ways to engage culturally — both online and offline.
The “Education, Information & Cultural Exchange” Hackathon brings together IT professionals, educators, civic activists, and community representatives to co-create solutions that:
expand access to education and knowledge
improve community information systems
support cultural exchange and interaction
strengthen connections within and between communities
Challenges teams will work on
During the hackathon, teams will address challenges based on priority community needs, including:
e-learning and non-formal education platforms for different target groups
digital tools providing access to educational and informational resources
services informing residents about events, opportunities, and initiatives
solutions supporting cultural exchange between communities
tools increasing community engagement in educational and cultural processes
Who should join
IT
IT developers, engineers, and analysts
UX/UI
Designers and content specialists
startups
Edtech and civic-tech startups
education
Educators, cultural managers, and civic activists
Community
Community representatives working with education and information initiatives
Participation is free of charge, subject to selection
Mentors
Teams will be supported by mentors with expertise in digital education, online platforms, communications, cultural projects, and community development. (The list of mentors will be updated)
Participation Format
3
days
Intensiveteamwork
Pitching solutions to the jury
Mentoring
Pitch preparation
Expert sessions
Prototype development
What Is Provided
to Participants
Workspace
Technical equipment
Meals
Accommodation for participants from other cities
Ongoing mentor support
Prize Fund
Join, win, and bring your project to
life — make an impact on community development!
At each of the three hackathons, the jury will select two winning teams to receive financial support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for further development of their solutions (6 winners in total)
10 000 EUR
5 000 EUR
ChallengeS from communities
Sumy region:
Romny
Digital Cultural and Creative Platform of the Romny Community
The Romny community has a vibrant cultural scene, including artistic collectives, individual artists, cultural initiatives, and events. However, this living culture mostly exists offline and is scattered across multiple platforms, making it difficult to access information, reach audiences, and fully unlock its potential.

The community’s challenge is to design a concept and prototype of a digital solution that brings culture, arts, events, and community together in one accessible digital space.

The expected outcome is a digital cultural and creative platform featuring an interactive map of cultural venues, an events calendar, and profiles of artists and cultural institutions. The solution should support communication, cultural promotion, community identity, and the growth of the local creative economy.
Sumy region:
Konotop
Digital Application “100 Pearls of the Konotop Community”
The Konotop community has a strong historical and cultural potential, which today remains fragmented and largely offline. Stories, events, symbols, and cultural locations are not integrated into a single digital system, while urban space and media resources are used inconsistently.

The community’s challenge is to design a concept and prototype of a digital solution that collects and presents the cultural “pearls” of the Konotop community using the language of modern technology.

The expected outcome is a digital application combining a catalogue of key cultural assets, an interactive map, multimedia content, and integration with urban space. The solution should shape a modern community image, strengthen local identity, and engage residents, tourists, and the creative community.
Chernihiv region:
Kulykivka
Digital Cultural Heritage Catalogue of the Kulykivka Community
The Kulykivka community has strong but underutilized assets: cultural heritage sites, natural landscapes, sacred places, and local initiatives. Today, these resources are fragmented and not connected into a single system, making it difficult for visitors to navigate the area and limiting the involvement of local businesses in tourism flows.

The community’s challenge is to develop a concept and prototype of a digital solution that brings together cultural, natural, and historical assets into one clear and accessible digital space.

The expected outcome is a digital catalogue-ecosystem featuring an interactive map, ready-made tourist routes, and local business integration. The solution should turn culture into a driver of tourism, local economic development, and a strong community identity.
Kyiv region:
Makariv
Digital History of Makariv
The Makariv community has a rich history that is currently fragmented across archives, personal memories, and isolated materials.

The community’s challenge is to design a concept and prototype of a digital solution that preserves, structures, and makes the community’s history accessible to residents, youth, researchers, and visitors.

The expected outcome is a unified digital space featuring a historical timeline, an interactive map, and digital memory elements, serving educational, cultural, and community development purposes.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN until 01 april 2026