Bridging Academic Research & Deep Tech Innovation: FON Hakaton: WEB4 Challenge 2026 Results Presented at MISANU

πŸ“… 2026 πŸ“ MISANU, Belgrade πŸŽ“ FON / MISANU / IEEE

Executive Summary

The Department of E-Business at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON) recently had the distinct honor of presenting the outcomes of the "FON Hakaton 2026 – WEB4 Challenge" at the Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MISANU). This presentation highlighted the successful bridge between rigorous academic research and youth-led deep tech innovation.

Institutional Collaboration

The presentation took place within the prestigious Seminar for Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, serving as a high-level academic exchange jointly organized by:

  • Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MISANU)
  • University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON)
  • IEEE Computer Science Chapter (CO-16), Belgrade, Serbia

Student Showcases & Prototypes

Beyond sharing the general structural framework and major technological milestones of the hackathon, the true highlight of the session belonged to the students. Selected representatives from three finalist teams took the stage to pitch their innovative solutions directly to the scientific community:

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Prototype Live Demonstrations
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Business Model Pitching
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Academic & Technical Defense

Impact and Highlights

Ecosystem Integration
A highly engaging discussion focused on potential technical upgrades and expanding scalability boundaries for student prototypes.
Web4 & Deep Tech
Exploring new ways to seamlessly integrate Web4 paradigms, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain frameworks into real-world business ecosystems.
Invaluable Mentorship
Academic and industry experts provided constructive advice and key strategic insights directly to the finalist teams to refine their projects.
TROPHY Framework
Fostering deep tech competencies by bringing student-led solutions from competitive environments into top-tier scientific forums.

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We extend our deepest gratitude to MISANU and all the distinguished attendees for their invaluable insights and for welcoming our department and students into this exceptional academic forum.

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