Why This MattersThe Balkans produce world-class technical talent. This competition gives that talent a structured path into the Solana ecosystem — from idea to working product, with mentorship and community behind every team.What You'll Experience<ul class="list-node"><li>Online prep sessions — starting April 6 — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://stblkn.notion.site/hackathon-cheatsheet">Info</a></li><li>Two-Week IRL Sprint — Apr 29 — May 12 — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://luma.com/solana-startup-competition-belgrade">Apply Here</a></li><li>Roast my pitch deck (IRL, Belgrade) — May 8, 12:00</li><li>$10k Demo Day (IRL, Belgrade) — May 12, 11:00</li></ul>Participation is free, but application <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://luma.com/solana-startup-competition-belgrade">here</a> is required.Judging CriteriaSubmissions will be evaluated based on the following:- Ecosystem Impact: how significantly does the project contribute to the Solana ecosystem? We're looking for projects that add real value and have a reason to exist on Solana specifically.- Product-Market Fit: does the project address a genuine need for a defined user base? Is the problem clear, and does the solution actually solve it?- Technical Quality: how sound is the technical implementation on Solana? Architecture, efficiency, and the quality of the build matter here.- Growth Potential: what's the project's ability to attract users and scale adoption? Is there a realistic distribution strategy, or just an idea without a path to users?Who Should ApplyEarly-stage founders, developers, engineers, students, and other operators. Anyone ready to build on Solana and move from idea to execution.Our RoleSuperteam Balkan provides:- 1:1 mentorship from the ecosystem experts and Solana builders- Workshops on startup growth and pitch preparation- Connections to Solana investors, accelerators, and global communities- Post-program support for teams looking to raise or keep buildingPartner — SEE ICTSEE ICT is a non-profit founded in 2010 with a mission to develop the Serbian tech and startup scene. Over 15 years, they've reached 100,000+ people, built a network of 150+ mentors, and organized 200+ events. At one point, 70% of all investment rounds in Serbian tech startups were raised by teams that came through their programs.

Superteam Balkan x SEE ICT | Frontier Side Track