International Hackathon Competition for Secondary School Students on the Theme of Smart City Development
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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
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.
About the prizes
About the prizes
Participation in the URBIS Challenge HackaTEEN 2027 in the Czech Republic in June 7 - 11, 2027 for the best Spanish team (travel, accomodation cost and fee admission for the URBIS event included)
Prize money for 3 best teams at all
On-stage presentation as a part of the SCEWC programme for all teams
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.
Capacity is limited; we are looking for 5 Spanish teams!
Registration: by October 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM REGISTRATION HERE
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?
November 3, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Hackateen – project development, closed-door presentations to a panel of experts
November 5, 2026 – public presentations and announcement of results on stage (time to be announced, 90 min. morning)
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
All information regarding the HackaTeen event, rules, mentors, and tips for the competition will be published on the competition website by September 1, 2026, at the latest.
The event is organized by the South Moravian Agency for Public Innovation (JINAG) in collaboration with FIRA INTERNACIONAL DE BARCELONA.
Spanish: Contact person: Marek Zmrlík, +34 667 02 38 64, madrid@czechtrade.gov.cz
English: Contact person and competition coordinator: Dagmar Peřinová, +420 606 551 509, dagmar.perinova@jinag.eu
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona!
Original Czech version of Hackateen
Inovation, digital technology, and creativity ....
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.
The following teams are representing the Czech Republic:
1st place
Gymnasium Dr. Karla Polesného
They won their way into the competition with their project CoolSquares
2nd place
Gymnasium Brno-Bystrc
They won their way into the competition with their project Pick up the cigarette
3rd place
Loděnice Elementary School and Kindergarten
They won their way into the competition with their project New cycle path and oasis by the pond
4th place
Gymnasium Český Krumlov
They won their way into the competition with their project App Senior
5th place
Smichov Secondary Technical School, Gymnasium and Hotel School Radlická
They won their way into the competition with their project TAKT
Organisers and their vision
Organisers and their vision
This unique hackateen is organised by the South Moravian Agency for Public Innovation (JINAG) in cooperation with the South Moravian Region.
In this way, JINAG is fulfilling its vision of open and modern public administration. Supporting events such as Hackateen, it creates so-called living labs, which bring together students, experts, schools, and local government representatives. It is not just a competition. It is a process that develops the digital skills of young people, increases their civic engagement, and teaches them that their ideas can have a real impact.
Hackateen is also an example of how participation can be put into practice. Young people are not just passive recipients of decisions, but become their co-creators.
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