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Reimagine Payments

Join the myPOS Hackathon powered by DEV.BG

May 16-17
Sofia
BG
EN

Take on the ultimate challenge to build innovative payment solutions

using the powerful myPOS suite of tools and services.

Whether you're an experienced developer or just passionate about innovation,

we welcome all creative minds with experience in API implementations. No specific background is required – just your vision and the drive to make it happen. Demo accounts and devices will be provided by myPOS.

Bring your expertise and imagination to Sofia

for an event that combines top-tech collaboration and great prizes

Tackle real-world payment problems,

create groundbreaking products and redefine how businesses transact.

Why Join

Compete for Rewards

Win up to BGN 10 000 per team

Learn from the Best

Gain insights from experienced mentors, network and get a chance to participate in a full-day workshop with Silicon Valley IT leader Abdenour Bezzouh.

Showcase Your Skills

Solve real-world fintech challenges, boost your portfolio and gain exposure to leading professionals in the field.

Meet myPOS

Pioneer in Instant Payments

myPOS was founded on the belief that all merchants, regardless of size or business type, deserve to take advantage of payment acceptance technology. As a Bulgarian-born fintech operating in over 35 countries, myPOS has revolutionised the industry by pioneering instant settlement in Europe 11 years ago.

From empowering micro-businesses to enabling big brands like Samsung and Coca-Cola HBC, myPOS offers everything needed for seamless payment acceptance, e-commerce and business management.

Achievements That Inspire Confidence

Twice named Company of the Year by the Forbes Business Awards Bulgaria (2023 & 2024)


Recognised with numerous international fintech awards, including the London PayTech Awards 2024


Acquired by Advent International in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in payments innovation

Your Challenge

Reimagine the World of Payments with myPOS

Our mission is to help small businesses grow, so the task at hand is to build innovative payment solutions using the powerful myPOS suite of tools and services. You will have access to the myPOS Checkout API, Smart SDK and Cash Register Remote API (CRR API), giving you the flexibility to design and create exceptional products that leverage our advanced payment technologies.

Work with your team to craft solutions that solve real-world payment challenges for small businesses and SMEs, showcasing technical excellence and creativity.

Got a great idea? Our powerful set of APIs is here to help you bring it to life. We welcome all creative minds with experience in API implementations and no specific background is required.
Want to build something specifically for our POS devices? Java or Kotlin are required to build a native Android app and implement our Smart SDK. If you want to trigger payments on our POS devices from your web-based software the CRR API is the right tool for you!

Hackathon Essentials: All You Need to Know

When & Where
May 16-17
Friday & Saturday
What to Expect

A fun, fast-paced environment with coding, brainstorming and collaboration.

Networking drinks and an awards ceremony to wrap up the event.

Team & Participation Details
Team Sizes
3-5 members per team
Participant Limit
Up to 50 participants
Equipment
Bring your own laptop and any accessories you’ll need. Be prepared with all necessary software installed beforehand
Support & Mentorship
Gain insights from experienced mentors from myPOS, including:
Head of Integrations
Development Lead, API Gateway
Georgi Georgiev
Senior Web Developer, Web Development
Iliya Iliev
Head of Internal Tools & Shared Services 
Senior Android Developer, POS Development
A full list of mentors will be announced soon.
Prizes
1st place
BGN 2,000 per person. A full-day workshop with Nour Bezzouh
2nd place
BGN 1,200 per person
3rd place
BGN 800 per person
Logistics
Food & Drinks
Enjoy catered meals, coffee breaks and drinks at the opening and closing events.
Parking
Some parking is available at the venue, with free street parking nearby.
How to Prepare
Familiarize yourself with our open-source resources - the hackathon will live entirely on GitHub.

Prepare your development environment and bring any scaffolding or code templates you might need.

Explore our API Documentation and prepare your ideas.

Judging Criteria

Innovation and Creativity
How unique and novel is the solution?
Does the project address an existing problem in the payment processing space?
Does the project propose a creative new feature, process, or approach that adds value to the industry?
Technical Complexity and Implementation
How technically challenging was the project to develop?
Was the codebase clean, well-structured, and efficient?
How well does the implementation integrate with the myPOS payment system (APIs/SDKs)?
Business Impact and Viability
Does the solution have potential commercial value or real-world application in the payment industry?
What is the potential for market adoption and growth?
Does the project demonstrate a clear understanding of the payment processing ecosystem and the pain points businesses and consumers face?
Presentation and Pitch
How clearly did the team present the solution and explain its technical and business aspects?
Was the pitch engaging, concise, and persuasive?
Did the team effectively highlight the value proposition and how it addresses the needs of stakeholders in the payment processing industry?

The Jury

Boryana Kulinska

myPOS Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

An experienced information security professional with more than 10 years of experience in the financial service industry. With valuable knowledge and a number of certifications in the field of cybersecurity, security strategies and risk management, Boryana recently joined the myPOS team as Head of Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC).

Alexandra Mechkova

Telerik Academy CEO

Alexandra has 15+ years of experience in the technology sector. In the last 7 years, as CEO of Telerik Academy, she transformed the organization into a profitable and growing company with global aspirations and international presence outside of Bulgaria since the beginning of 2025. Under her leadership, Telerik Academy has received numerous recognitions as a Leading Company and Employer. Alexandra has been recognized as a Female Leader by Forbes and as 'CEO of the Year' by b2b Media Group.

Elena Marinova

Cofounder of Musala Soft and Cofounder of eJOI and IOAI

A visionary, entrepreneur and philanthropist with over 25 years of experience in the IT sector. She is the co-founder and president of Musala Soft. She actively supports the development of young talents in STEM, co-founding competitions such as CodeIT.bg, the European Youth Olympiad in Informatics and the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence.

Mario Shiliashki

myPOS CEO

Over 25 years of global experience in the payments industry. Having served in global senior leadership roles at PayPal, Mastercard and PayU, Mario has a deep insight into the fintech industry in fast-growing markets such as Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Nour Bezzouh

myPOS CTO

A Silicon Valley IT leader with over 25 years of experience in digital transformation across four continents. Specializing in consumer technology, enterprise SaaS and fintech, Nour is a proven pioneer in transforming financial services through digital technologies, both in startups and multinational companies such as Santander and Intuit

The Jury

Boryana Kulinska

myPOS Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

An experienced information security professional with more than 10 years of experience in the financial service industry. With valuable knowledge and a number of certifications in the field of cybersecurity, security strategies and risk management, Boryana recently joined the myPOS team as Head of Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC).

Alexandra Mechkova

Telerik Academy CEO

Alexandra has 15+ years of experience in the technology sector. In the last 7 years, as CEO of Telerik Academy, she transformed the organization into a profitable and growing company with global aspirations and international presence outside of Bulgaria since the beginning of 2025. Under her leadership, Telerik Academy has received numerous recognitions as a Leading Company and Employer. Alexandra has been recognized as a Female Leader by Forbes and as 'CEO of the Year' by b2b Media Group.

Elena Marinova

Cofounder of Musala Soft and Cofounder of eJOI and IOAI

A visionary, entrepreneur and philanthropist with over 25 years of experience in the IT sector. She is the co-founder and president of Musala Soft. She actively supports the development of young talents in STEM, co-founding competitions such as CodeIT.bg, the European Youth Olympiad in Informatics and the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence.

Mario Shiliashki

myPOS CEO

Over 25 years of global experience in the payments industry. Having served in global senior leadership roles at PayPal, Mastercard and PayU, Mario has a deep insight into the fintech industry in fast-growing markets such as Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Nour Bezzouh

myPOS CTO

A Silicon Valley IT leader with over 25 years of experience in digital transformation across four continents. Specializing in consumer technology, enterprise SaaS and fintech, Nour is a proven pioneer in transforming financial services through digital technologies, both in startups and multinational companies such as Santander and Intuit