25-27 September 2026

Tekwill, Chișinău

DEEPTECH
GigaHack_

Set your ideas in motion. Experiment with new technologies and tools. Collaborate with like-minded individuals and build disruptive solutions at Deeptech GigaHack.

Empowering great minds

Bring your idea. Join the teams turning real challenges into working prototypes

Get your ticket

» 2025 Recap

DeepTechGigaHack_

2025was ablast!

In 2025, DeepTech GigaHack returns for its third edition - 48 hours of relentless coding, and groundbreaking ideas. Moldova’s largest hackathon continues to push the limits of innovation!

Teams

Participants

Mentors

» About the hackathon

What is a
Hackaton?

A hackathon is an intense, fast-paced innovation marathon where tech talents, researchers, and entrepreneurs team up to solve real-world challenges using cutting-edge technologies.

It’s about proactive problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in AI, FinTech, EnergyTech, and more…

Why You Need to Be There?

Deeptech GigaHack is your chance to:

Gain visibility

Showcase your skills to top companies and industry leaders.

Collaborate & innovate

Work with like-minded professionals and create groundbreaking solutions.

Challenge yourself

Tackle complex problems and sharpen your expertise.

Expand your network

Meet potential co-founders, mentors, and lifelong friends.

Win big

Compete for major prizes and career-changing opportunities.

Whether you’re a developer, researcher, startup founder, or tech enthusiast, this is where you turn ideas into reality and shape the future of deep tech!

» Fields of Innovation

Challenges in process...

AI / ML - Artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity - Security & privacy

Energy Tech - Clean
& smart energy

FinTech - Finance
& payments

AgriFood - Agriculture & food tech

Open Challenge -
Any domain, your idea

GovTech - Public sector innovation

Biotech - Biology & life sciences

HealthTech - Digital health

Bring a real-world problem into the arena

Turn an industry need into a live brief and let bold teams bring fresh ideas to real problems through rapid build, test and pitch.

Become challenge provider

» Participants

Who can join?

/01

Tech Gurus & Innovators

Seasoned IT professionals, engineers, and experts eager to push the boundaries of deep tech. If you’re ready to apply your knowledge, experiment with emerging technologies, and craft groundbreaking solutions, this is your space!

/02

Tech Enthusiasts & Rising Talents

Junior and mid-level developers, product owners, and aspiring innovators looking to sharpen their skills, tackle real-world challenges, and grow their professional network. This is your chance to learn, create, and  make an impact!

/03

Professionals & Creative Minds

Academics, scientists, and specialists from diverse fields - finance, healthcare, energy, and beyond - interested in leveraging technology to drive innovation. Plus, marketing, design, and creative professionals who bring a fresh perspective and turn ideas into compelling, user - friendly solutions.

*IT skills are a plus, but curiosity, creativity, and expertise are just as valuable!

» Key people

Meet the people
behind the expertise_

Experts, founders, mentors and industry voices bringing real context, sharp feedback and practical insight to the hackathon experience.

» Agenda

Three days.
One intense flow

/Day 1

Challenge discovery

Keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions with experts and industry leaders in each track. Participants will also form teams and start working on their ideas.

// Hackathon Briefing
// Team Formation & Challenge Matching

/Day 2

Prototype development

Teams will continue working on their ideas, and mentors will be available to provide guidance and support. Workshops on pitching, design thinking, and prototyping will also take place.

// Prototype development
// Mentorship Sessions
// Participation in practical workshops

/Day 3

Final showcase

Teams will present their final ideas, followed by judging and an awards ceremony. The event will close with networking.

// Mentorship Checkpoint
// Uploading final projects

» Stay tuned...

Exciting
challenges are
on the way!

Become challenge provider

» Tickets

Claim your spot

Builder

No team? No problem! Grab your spot, lock in your price, and get ready to build something that matters. We’ll match you with a team before the event - expect great minds, late nights, and maybe a future co-founder.

Academic

Student, researcher, or PhD candidate?  This one’s for you - always at the lowest price, no matter when you buy. Bring your academic perspective to real-world deeptech challenges.  

Your knowledge is your superpower.  Valid with student ID, master’s or PhD card at check-in.

Squad_ (4 tickets + 1 free)

Coming as a team? Buy 4 tickets, get 1 FREE. Companies, university groups, or friend squads - form your crew, split the cost, and come ready to build. One QR code, five hackers, zero excuses.

» GigaHack 2025 in photos

Moments that
shaped it

» Organizer

Built to move
Possibilites

Technovator is a dynamic platform dedicated to developing talent, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving innovation in Moldova’s tech ecosystem. Deeply connected to a thriving network of startups, IT companies, and industry leaders, we empower individuals and businesses to grow and innovate.

Our initiatives welcome proactive and curious minds - from graduating students and entrepreneurs to researchers, SMEs, and innovation enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, scale your business, or explore cutting-edge technologies, you’ll find opportunities through our programs, including the Deeptech Academy, Deeptech Mentorship Program, Business Innovation Summit, SALTO, Technovator Labs and the Science Café.

Join us and be part of Moldova’s innovation movement!

» Ecosystem

The network behind
GigaHack

/Supported by

/Partners

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