Apply together or on your own
Applicants may register either as an existing team or individually. Those applying individually will be matched with other participants to form multidisciplinary teams before the hackathon begins.
25-27 September 2026
Tekwill, Chisinau
International
Call_
Technovator has officially opened international applications for Deeptech Gigahack – Edition 4, inviting innovators from the Eastern Partnership countries and across Europe to join Moldova's only hackathon dedicated exclusively to deep technologies.
We offer 20 fully funded places
Flights, accommodation and meals covered for the 20 international participants selected to join us onsite in Chișinău.
» The call
A 48-hour deeptech innovation sprint
Taking place on September 25-27, 2026, in Chișinău, Deeptech Gigahack is a 48-hour innovation sprint that brings together researchers, engineers, software developers, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to collaborate on solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams across a range of deeptech domains, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), HealthTech, BioTech, Cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.
This edition marks an important milestone in the growth of the event by expanding participation beyond Moldova and creating new opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge exchange and the development of cross-border innovation networks.
» The package
Twenty fully funded
international places
20
International participants will be selected to attend the hackathon onsite in Chișinău, each receiving a fully funded participation package.
- /01 Round-trip flights
- /02 Accommodation throughout the event
- /03 Meals and refreshments during the hackathon
- /04 Team matching for individual applicants
- /05 Access to mentorship, networking opportunities and prizes
» Eligibility
Who can apply?
The international call is open to researchers, engineers, startup founders, software developers, Master's and PhD students, and professionals passionate about building innovative technology solutions with practical applications.
Whether you are developing cutting-edge AI systems, advancing biotechnology, creating cybersecurity solutions or exploring the next generation of deep technologies, Deeptech Gigahack offers an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded innovators, gain hands-on experience and become part of a growing regional community.
Researchers
Engineers
Startup founders
Software developers
Master's and PhD students
Technology professionals
» Key dates
Apply by September 8
September 8, 2026
Applications are open until this date, for teams and individual applicants alike.
September 11, 2026
Selected participants will be notified by this date.
September 25-27, 2026
Three days onsite at Tekwill in Chișinău, Moldova.
Deeptech Gigahack reflects Technovator's commitment to strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem by connecting talent, research and entrepreneurship. Through international collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork, the hackathon creates an environment where ideas can evolve into technologies with meaningful impact.
» Applications open
Ready to take on
the challenge?
DeepTech GigaHack 2026 is organized by Technovator, with the support of EU4Innovation East, a regional project funded by the European Union, co-funded by the Government of France, and implemented by Expertise France, the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF), and the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom.