BFU is once again a local organizer of the world's largest hackathon: the NASA International Space Apps Challenge

Monday, 19 October 2026

It will take place on November 14 and 15, 2026, simultaneously across more than 450 in-person and virtual locations worldwide. This year's global theme is "The Next Frontier". BFU is hosting the competition in Burgas, which is open to teams of all ages. Over the course of 48 hours, competitors will be tasked with developing and presenting a project at a conceptual level, as a prototype, or as a finished solution.

Acceptable entries include:

Mobile apps
Software and hardware solutions
Data visualizations
Problem-solving platforms and other ideas that contribute to space exploration and help improve life on Earth.

Every solution must be directly linked to a specific challenge.

Register here and become part of this global hackathon!