Sixteen teams of civic activists, developers and designers from across the Eastern Partnership countries worked on turning their innovative ideas into practical solutions for civic challenges in the region during the EaP Civic Tech Hackathon in Chisinau from 17 to 19 April 2026. On Sunday, five top-scoring ideas were selected to compete for EU support
If you plan to apply for our 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon, please check the recording of our Info Session for Hackathon applicants held on 24 February. Download the Info Session presentation: 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon Info Session. Deadline to submit ideas of civic tech solutions is 2 March 2026 (23:00 CET).
We know that applying to our Hackathon can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re new to it. That’s why we’ve put together some frequently asked questions to help you understand what we mean by a prototype, who can apply, what kind of team you need and what civil tech solutions we can support. Check
To help you better understand the Hackathon and the application process, we are hosting an Info Session, so you can ask the Hackathon organisers any questions you may have about the 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon and the application process: Date: 24 February 2026 Time: 1:00 PM CET (Brussels time) Location: Zoom webinar How to
We are looking for teams with ideas of civic tech solutions to participate in our 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon on 17-19 April in Chisinau, Moldova, and compete for the EaP Civic Tech Award! The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility invites applications for its 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon, the seventh edition of the programme
Village Travel Bot, the innovative digital tool developed by the NGO InnoVillage with the European Union’s support, continues its collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova through a significant expansion of its national visibility. Following the success of the first year of partnership, two new border crossing points, Chisinau Airport and Sculeni,
Village Travel Bot, an innovative Telegram bot about Moldova’s countryside developed with the European Union’s funding, has launched a strategic collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova to promote rural tourism. As part of this initiative, the first Village Travel Bot promotional banner was installed at the Leușeni border crossing on 19
Village Travel Bot, an innovative chatbot funded by the European Union and designed to enhance rural tourism in Moldova, was awarded the prestigious title of “Tourism Innovation of the Year 2024” at the Excellence in Tourism Gala during the Moldova Tourism Forum 2024. The forum, which centered around the theme of Tourism and Peace, highlighted
An interactive Telegram chatbot, Village Travel Bot, developed by AO “InnoVillage” with funding from the European Union, offers tourists a new way to explore the authenticity of Moldova’s rural communities. Launched on the 28th of August 2024, the Village Travel Bot features five pilot Moldovan villages, each offering a unique experience to visitors, from discovering
