International Hackathon Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students Focused on Smart City Development
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Patronage of the Czech participation in the Spanish-Czech Challenge HackaTEEN 2026: Libor Sečka, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Spain
Spanish-Czech Challenge HackaTEEN 2026
Let us invite you for the first International Hackathon Competition for Secondary Students (age of 12 - 18) on the Theme of Smart City Development, a unique student competition with the SMART CITY community!
3. and 5. 11. 2026 in the Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona
November 3, 2026 - HackaTEEN Day
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Access to the Exhibition Grounds Opens at 9:00 a.m.)
Opening Ceremony, Project Development, and Private Presentations by All Teams to the Jury
Discover Children’s Ideas for Smart Cities:
November 5, 2026,– Young Minds, Smart Cities: HackaTEEN 2026 Grand Finale
9:15 - 10:20, Stage: Innovation Playground
Public Presentations by the Top 10 Youth Teams and Awards Ceremony for the Top 3 Teams
moderate: Dagmar Perinova
The event will also feature public voting for the People’s Choice Award. Voting will open after the team presentations. Vote for your favourite idea! Find out more here.
November 5 – HackaTEEN Most Likeable Team Award and Public Choice Award
11:30 / Stage: Czech Pavilion
Closing Ceremony and announcement of the Special Award
Inovation, digital technology, and creativity ....
About the competition
About the competition
HackaTEEN is a competition that connects young people with Smart Cities topics and the current challenges facing today's cities. A Smart City is an inclusive, modern environment in which the involvement and activity of all community stakeholders play an irreplaceable role in its development. The event aims to spark young people's interest in innovation, technology, and sustainability, and to inspire them to think about smart solutions that can positively impact the quality of life in their communities.
HackaTEEN is a competition that connects young people with Smart Cities topics and the current challenges facing today's cities. A Smart City is an inclusive, modern environment in which the involvement and activity of all community stakeholders play an irreplaceable role in its development. The event aims to spark young people's interest in innovation, technology, and sustainability, and to inspire them to think about smart solutions that can positively impact the quality of life in their communities.
Who can participate?
Who can participate?
Teams composed of secondary school students aged 12–18.
A minimum of two and a maximum of five members per school, plus a teacher.
The language of communication is English.
Registrations for the Spain–Czech HackaTEEN are now closed.
What will you gain from the competition, apart from the chance to win a prize?
What will you gain from the competition, apart from the chance to win a prize?
The chance to experience the creation of innovations firsthand, in direct contact with the realities of cities and technology
International recognition and attractive prizes
Free admission to the world’s biggest and most influential event for cities and urban innovation, the Smart City Expo World Congress
International experience competing against school teams from the Czech Republic
Support from expert mentors
An understanding of key challenges – you will learn about important topics such as climate change, modern cities, and participation, and learn how to apply this knowledge at the local level.
Skills and practical experience
Experience of creative work without preparation
Motivation for further education in fields related to technology, urbanism, sustainability, and innovation
Increased awareness of smart cities
What’s it all about?
What’s it all about?
Design smart solutions for a better life and don’t be afraid to experiment:
AI and digital technologies
new materials and technologies
creativity and urban vitality
mobility
ecology and the environment
community
Why HackaTEEN?
Why HackaTEEN?
Hack: Creative problem solving: Finding innovative ways to improve or create something.
Teen: English word for teenager.
Young inovator: Can refer to a teenager who likes creative problem-solving and looks for new ways to use technology.
Implemented under project No. 2026-1-CZ01-KA210-YOU-000469341 No. of Project application KA210-YOU-0EEE7DD5, SCEWC Challenge HackaTEEN 2026–2027: An International Format for Youth Participation in Smart Cities, under the Erasmus+ programme, Small-scale Partnerships in Youth. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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