05.03.2025
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham Bulgaria), in partnership with the Technical University - Sofia, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and the Faculty of Physics and Technology at Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" is organizing the AmCham Hackathon for the second year in a row.
This event is a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to real business cases, with the support of established companies and industry mentors.
What to Expect?
- Teamwork on real business challenges provided by leading companies.
- Support from expert mentors to guide you through the process.
- Opportunities for collaboration with companies and academic professionals.
- Presenting your solution to a jury of experts and a chance to win amazing prizes.
Key Dates
- Registration deadline: March 9, 2025
- Official opening: March 11, 2025, at the Center for Excellence in Mechatronics and Clean Technologies, Technical University - Sofia
- Work on business cases: 4 weeks with mentorship support
- Final presentations: April 7-9, 2025
- Closing ceremony: April 10, 2025, at the Technical University - Sofia
Companies Participating in AmCham Hackathon 2025:
- IBM Bulgaria
- Curtis Balkan
- Kamenitza
- Moto-Pfohe
- Paysafe
- Sensata Technologies
Who Can Participate?
The AmCham Hackathon 2025 is open to 3rd and 4th-year undergraduate students and master’s students from the following universities:
- Technical University - Sofia
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
- Faculty of Physics and Technology at Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Priority Fields of Study:
- Technical Disciplines – Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Automotive Electronics, Intelligent Systems.
- Economics & Business – Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, Gamification, Artificial Intelligence for Business and Finance.
- Physics & Technology – Information Security, 3D Technologies, Photonics, Telecommunications, and more.
How to Register?
In the registration form, you will provide:
- Basic information about yourself (name, university, major).
- Your preferences for business cases – which industries and challenges interest you.
- Your skills and interests so we can match you with the most suitable team.
Registration is open until March 14, 2025 – don’t miss your chance!