April 25–27, 2026 · Timișoara, Romania
The hackers
come back
to Timișoara.
48 hours. Hundreds of builders. One city.
HackTM is Romania's premier hackathon — where code meets community.
What is HackTM?
HackTM is one of Romania's largest and longest-running hackathons, bringing together developers, designers, and entrepreneurs to build extraordinary things in just 48 hours.
Build something real
Form a team, pick a challenge, and ship a working prototype in one weekend. No slides — only demos.
Everyone is welcome
Whether you are a seasoned engineer or attending your first hackathon, there is a place for you at HackTM.
Compete for glory
Jury panels from leading tech companies award the best projects. Cash prizes, job offers, and more await.
How it works
- Register
Grab your ticket and fill in your profile before the event.
- Team up
Form a team of 2–5 people or join one on-site at the kickoff.
- Get the brief
The challenge themes are revealed at the opening ceremony.
- Hack
48 hours of non-stop building, mentoring, and coffee.
- Demo day
Present your project to the jury and the audience.
- Awards
Winners are announced at the closing ceremony on Sunday evening.
- Network
Stick around — the best conversations happen after the prizes.
10 years of hacking.
Since 2014, HackTM has gathered thousands of passionate people in Timișoara to collaborate, compete, and create. Here's a look at where we've been.
Born in Timișoara, grown beyond borders.
HackTM started as a small local gathering and has grown into an international event attracting participants from across Europe. Every edition brings new challenges, new sponsors, and new ideas — but the spirit stays the same.
Join the 2026 edition400+ participants · 80+ projects · 24 countries
350+ participants · 70+ projects · 20 countries
300+ participants · 60+ projects · 18 countries
250+ participants · 50+ projects · 15 countries
200+ participants · 40+ projects · 12 countries
180+ participants · 35+ projects
The one that started it all
Backed by the best.
HackTM is made possible by the companies and organisations that believe in the power of open innovation. Want to get involved?
Become a sponsorMaximum visibility — logo on all materials, stage time, dedicated booth.
Prime placement, branded challenge track, and jury seat.
Logo visibility, recruitment access, and event presence.
In-kind contributions: infrastructure, services, or mentoring.
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