This year’s hackathon showed once again how much can happen when talented people come together with a shared challenge, limited time, and the right support around them. From the first brainstorming sessions to the final pitches, the atmosphere was full of energy, curiosity, teamwork, and the kind of pressure that pushes ideas forward.

A strong turnout from across the region and beyond

PASHA Hackathon 6.0 attracted significant interest from innovators across different countries and cities. The numbers reflect both the scale of the program and the growing enthusiasm around collaborative innovation:

• 492 team applications
• Applications from 15 countries and 29 cities
• 248 participants invited
• 56 teams
• 40 mentors

Behind these numbers were teams working through ideas, testing assumptions, asking questions, receiving feedback, and shaping their solutions throughout the hackathon.

48 hours of building, testing, and pitching

Over the course of the hackathon, participating teams worked on their concepts with the support of mentors from different professional backgrounds. The process was not only about building fast, but also about thinking clearly, adapting quickly, and learning how to improve ideas under time pressure.

Mentors played an important role throughout the journey, helping teams get unstuck, sharpen their thinking, improve their solutions, and prepare for the final stage. Their guidance helped participants move from early ideas to more structured and pitch ready solutions. The hackathon also created a space for participants to collaborate, exchange perspectives, and experience the pace and intensity of entrepreneurship in a hands on way.

Celebrating the winners

After 48 hours of work, the teams presented their solutions to the jury. Following the final evaluations, three teams were selected as the winners of PASHA Hackathon 6.0:

🥇 1st Place: Hype

🥈 2nd Place: Merge Conflicts

🥉 3rd Place: KADABRA

Each winning team stood out with their ideas, execution, and ability to present a clear solution within a limited timeframe. Their work reflected the creativity and problem solving spirit that shaped the entire hackathon.

More than a competition

PASHA Hackathon 6.0 was more than a 48 hour competition. It was a space where ideas were tested, teams learned from one another, mentors shared their experience, and participants had the chance to build under real time pressure.

The hackathon showed how much potential can be unlocked when young talent, industry expertise, and strong program support come together. It was a reminder that innovation is not only about the final pitch or the winning idea.

It is also about the process, the collaboration, the unexpected turns, and the people who help bring ideas to life. PASHA Hackathon 6.0 wrapped up with strong ideas, new connections, and a room full of builders who proved that with the right environment, 48 hours can go a long way.