Hardcore entrepreneur hackathon 5.0

promoting UN's Sustainable Development Goals

– Build an app and business that is succesful no matter the crisis –

We are searching for future young entrepreneurs that have ideas that are going to last in any environment, no matter the crisis. Are you up for it?

This hackathon is proudly presented to you by

Who can join the hackaton?

If you are a student from Romania aged between 10-19 years old then this is for you

This hackaton is organised for kids and teens that feel like they have what it takes to be a successful tech entrepreneur.

What’s the timeline?

We will help you each step of the way…

1

20th of December – 20th of January

Sign up for the hackaton

2

20th of January

Participate in the Official Opening Event

3

21st of January – 7th of February

Participate in our training live sessions

4

20th of January – 20th of February (8 pm)

Build and send the app, the business plan and the pitch

5

1st of March

The judges will decide the finalists based on your amazing pitch, business plan and code.

6

6th of March

Participate in the live finals and the announcement of all the final winners.

Join us! It will be an amazing journey

Sign up today!

They are the organisers, trainers and judges

We selected an amazing cast of people who will test the feasibility of your apps and business savyness

Associate prof. Maria-Iuliana Dascalu, PhD

Dean of Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Passionate about e-learning research, web development and how technology can be used to improve the quality of life

Robert Brezoaie

Founder at Punctul IT and PhD Student in Computers and Information Technology

Passionate about all things that combine technology, creativity and education.

Prof. Bujor Păvăloiu, PhD

Director of the Department of Engineering in Foreign Languages, Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest 

A passionate professor, with the curiosity only as great as his implication in training and inspiring the new generation of engineers.

Prof. Andrei VASILĂŢEANU, PhD

Professor at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Interested in research projects related to e-health and software engineering and also instructor and consulting roles.

Iulia Stanica, PhD

Lecturer at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest, techie and HealthTech researcher

Loves teaching cool stuff, passionate about photography, virtual reality and gaming

Iuliana Marin, PhD

Associate professor at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Enthusiastic about the intersection of ambient intelligence in e-Health, driven by dedication to advancing e-learning research and harnessing technology for enhancing population overall well-being.

Laura Trifan, PhD

Lecturer at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Engineer with extensive experience as a project manager in the economic field for the development of entrepreneurial skills.

Elisabeth Lazarou, PhD

Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Experience in international cooperation. Loves to share her knowledge and experiences from around the world with her beloved students and to promote their innovations.

Cristian Mustata, PhD

Associate professor at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Passionate about the development of human potential as a sustainable and harmonious way of life, he believes in combining strategic games with managerial education.

Assist. prof. Dan Alexandru MITREA, PhD

Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Passionate about e-learning research, web development and how technology can be used to improve the quality of life

Associate prof. Constantin Viorel MARIAN, PhD

Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

His area of interest is cybersecurity, operating systems, computer networks security optimization and artificial intelligence. Constantin Viorel holds four patents in US and Canada (USPTO – United States patent and trademark office).

Assist. prof. Ioan-Alexandru BRATOSIN, PhD

Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

A distinguished researcher and teaching assistant, known for his expertise in the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of data mining, machine learning, and computational intelligence.

Assist. prof. Alin ALECU, PhD

Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

With over 15 years of experience, he specialises in project management and possesses a strong technical background in Emerging Technologies, including machine learning, data mining, enterprise apps, middleware, database storage, multimedia systems, and computer vision.

S.l. dr. ing. Dan Alexandru MITREA

Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, POLITEHNICA Bucharest

A distinguished mathematician specializing in partial differential equations, harmonic analysis, and geometric measure theory. His research has a focus on adaptive route planning solutions for commercial vehicle fleets and secure Internet of Things systems.

Vasile-Neagu Mihai-Dinu

Referent at the Cultural and Educational Center Alexandru Marghiloman

Passionate about gaming, photography, graphics, technology combining creativity in everyday work.

Constantin Ghioc

Software Architect at Lenovo

IT professional, ex-entrepreneur, Leader of VMware User Group Romania, hybrid cloud enthusiast and believer in giving back to the community.

Gabriel Iovu

Regional Manager at Punctul IT 
Senior Backend Engineer at Colibri Digital

Believes in individual potential for greatness and passionate about sustainable development of abilities for all with the right guidance.

Tudor URSACHI

PhD Student in Computers and Information Technology

Passionate about emerging technologies, especially virtual and augmented reality

Vlad-Nicolae BADII

Year 3 Student at FILS, Computers and Information Technology in English

Deeply passionate about AI and deep tech challenges. He actively engages in AI research projects and tech hackathons, constantly exploring innovative solutions. Balancing academic rigor with practical application, he exemplifies a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise, aspiring to make a significant impact in the field of AI.

Iacob Andrei Radu

Second Year Licence Student at Computers and Informations Technology French

Never judge a book by its cover and Iacob by his age.
Full Stack MERN Web and Mobile Developer driven by purpose and empowered by knowledge.

Dragos Ionescu

Mobile Android Consultant at IBM Romania

Passionate about e-learning research and web dev

Beatrice-Iuliana UTA

Student at FILS & International relations specialist at POLITEHNICA Bucharest

New to the grown-up world, eager to discover its mysteries and ready to find joy in every
opportunity.

Dinu-Stefan RUSU

Kotlin Engineer at Dell

IT professional and entrepreneur, launched over 40 apps. Skilled in Cross-Platform App Development.

Andy Dorobantu

PhD student, Teaching Assistant at FILS

Software Engineer by day, robotics enthusiast by choice. I enjoy volunteering, every chance I get.

Răzvan-Andrei TIMOFTE

Student at FILS, Computers and Information Technology in English

Passionate about technology, game development, graphic design and video editing. He is happy to hear and learn about new opportunities and ideas in tech.

Alexandru Ifrim

Experienced UX/ Ui Designer at IBM Romania

Passionate about e-learning research and web dev

Alberta MILICU

Java Developer @ SAP

Software engineer, student and gamer. Full-time. Buckle up and let’s get coding!

Răzvan-Alexandru ULEIA

Year 3 Student at FILS, Computers and Information Technology in English

Open and communicative person that likes to learn and engage in Computer Science. True to his personal goal of improving himself as much as he can with every opportunity that life brings. Adaptable and reliable person that is willing to help people achieve their dreams.

Bianca-Gabriela DOBRE

1st Year Master’s Student at FILS

Passionate about art, beauty, animals and with an interest in technology and robotics, constantly exploring ways to blend creativity and innovation in meaningful ways. Enjoying the opportunity to help others and provide support, with energy fueled by the enthusiasm of those around.

Vlad Chințoiu

2nd year Computer Science Student in English @ FILS

Passionate about all things tech, game development, writing and design. Eager to help anyone and everyone in search of answers based on previous experience.

Genan OMER

2nd Year student at FILS, Computer Science in English

As a second-year student, his growing passion for programming and the exact sciences continues to drive his academic journey. Building on his experience of helping peers, he has developed a knack for breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable ideas. This collaborative approach not only strengthens his own understanding but also inspires his classmates, laying a strong foundation for future teamwork and innovation in engineering.

Ionescu Andrei

1st year CTI(e) student

Discovering my passion for programming in high school set me on a path of ambition and determination, leading to seven hackathon wins. As a participant in H.E. 3.0 and H.E. 4.0, I gained invaluable experience. Now, as a first-year Computer Engineering student at FILS and a volunteer for H.E. 5.0, I’m excited to help make this edition even better and inspire others to pursue their passion for technology.

Who is organising and sponsoring this event?

We are really happy we could form a team of proffesional people who can show you the ins and outs of entrepreneurship and technology

National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Facultatea de Inginerie în Limbi Străine

Cluburile de programare Punctul IT

Centrul Cultural și Educațional Alexandru Marghiloman

Asociația TAB

CSSNT-UPB

Departamentul de Inginerie în Limbi Străine

BASF

cegedim

BRD – GROUPE SOCIETE GENERALE

IBM

MassMutual: A Life Insurance & Financial Services Company

LEMINGS – Producție Publicitară

Join us! It will not take long

We would love to see your project start and draw its first breath with the help of our contest

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