Florent × Panathēnea Hackathon
May 28, 2026 · Athens, Greece
Build an AI product in 12 hours. Finalists present on stage at Panathēnea on May 29. Compete for €50,000 in prizes.
Apply NowA one-day hackathon in Athens. Apply as a team of two. Build for 12 hours on May 28. Finalists present on stage at Panathēnea on May 29 — one of Europe's leading gatherings for founders and builders — in front of investors and a large audience.
Speakers this year include founders and executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Netlify, Deel, Runway, and Tools for Humanity.
Florent is a Nordic fund. We host one hackathon a year in Athens — one of Europe's most energetic cities for builders.
AI for the Real World
Not demos. Not research. Build AI that solves real problems for real people — in how they work, learn, and make decisions.
AI for complex work
Help professionals do difficult work better — in healthcare, law, engineering, or finance.
AI for messy real-world processes
Real-world workflows are fragmented and manual. Build AI that fixes that.
AI products for non-technical users
Build AI that anyone can actually use — for learning, creating, or getting things done.
AI for overlooked industries
Pick an industry AI hasn't touched yet. Go there.
Build Day
12-Hour Build Sprint
Build a working prototype. Mentors from top startups, research labs, and VC firms are on hand throughout the day.
Finals
Live Presentations at Panathēnea
Finalists present live on the Panathēnea stage on May 29.
