Call for applications: 2026 Eastern Partnership Civic Tech Hackathon

The EU-funded ‘Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility’ invites applications for its 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon, the seventh edition of the programme helping civic tech enthusiasts to develop and launch civic tech solutions for the Eastern Partnership region.

This year, about 15 established teams of civic activists from EaP countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) and IT professionals from EaP and EU countries will work on their proposed civic tech solutions addressing four societal challenges in the region: 

• counteracting online disinformation and misinformation, 
• tackling social polarisation, 
• strengthening civil society resilience, 
• supporting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and asylum-seekers. 

The most promising solutions developed during the 2026 Hackathon will be nominated for the EaP Civic Tech Award, which provides EU financial and expert support for further development and launch. 

The expected average amount of support per winner is €10,000. Up to €12,000 may be awarded on an exceptional basis.

The Hackathon itself will take place in Chisinau on 17-19 April 2026 and will be preceded by an intensive online incubation programme for the shortlisted teams during March-April.

Participation is open to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Technical experts from EU Member States may participate as members of Hackathon teams.

Applications are accepted only from teams with an idea of a civic tech solution and a minimum set of technical skills to prototype it. Individual applications are not eligible this time.

Participation in the Hackathon is free of charge. For the selected teams, the European Union covers travel costs to/from Chisinau, hotel accommodation, and meals during the offline Hackathon.

The deadline for applications is 2 March.

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility is an EU-funded project working with the six EaP countries to strengthen the role and increase the capacity of civil society organisations and activists from all six countries.

Please note that upcoming developments in the legal and regulatory environment of Georgia may affect the implementation of this call for participation and activities supported under it.

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2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon