Fresh AIR 2026 Hackathon to Bring Together Young Innovators from Ukraine and Europe

On April 2–4, 2026, Odesa will become a hub of creativity and innovation as it hosts the 4th annual international hackathon Fresh AIR 2026.

The event is organized by the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics of Odesa Polytechnic National University together with Odesa IT Family, with the support of leading IT companies.

Fresh AIR 2026 will bring together young people from Ukraine and across Europe to develop innovative ideas and technological solutions aimed at supporting Ukrainians and contributing to the country’s recovery and future development.

The hackathon is open to high school students, university students, and young innovators under the age of 23. Participation is free of charge.

During the three-day event, participants will work in teams to develop projects, receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals, and present their ideas to an expert jury.

The hackathon will take place in a hybrid format — both offline in Odesa and online for participants joining from other cities and countries.

Participants can expect:

• three days of intensive teamwork on innovative projects
• international teams from Ukraine and Europe
• mentorship from experienced IT professionals
• a large prize pool
• 6 winning teams

Registration is open until March 29.

👉 Apply here.

More details via the link.

Fresh AIR is an opportunity for young innovators to turn ideas into real solutions, meet like-minded people, gain valuable mentorship, and contribute to the future of Ukraine.