Open Technologies in Education Competition is organized by 35 Universities, Research Centers, NGOs and Local Governments from all Regions of Greece, with the support of the Onassis Foundation.
The competition promotes the collaboration of  teachers and students of elementary and secondary schools on open technologies. The organizing committee consists of academics and teachers from all regions of Greece.

The Competition introduces the education community to open source software and hardware and encourages resourcefulness through the cooperative design and development of open educational technology projects. At the same time, it aims to demonstrate the usefulness of open source software and open educational content, by enabling participatory learning. 

The main aim of the competition is  the creation of open source hardware and software projects and Open Educational Resources.

For all the teams with successful proposals, all the necessary equipment will be provided by the organizing committee.

Thematic section of the 8th Competition:

Open Technologies for the Common Good

In an era where technology shapes every aspect of our lives, the 8th Panhellenic Open Technologies in Education Competition introduces a theme that places people at the heart of technological innovation.
“Open Technologies for the Common Good” is not just a title — it’s an invitation for students to become the architects of a better future.

This year’s theme reflects a deep understanding of our times:
technology should not exist for its own sake, but to serve society.
The competition challenges young people to think critically, identify real problems in their communities, and create open-source solutions that make a difference.

The idea of the common good has roots in ancient Greece, yet it takes on new meaning today.
Within the context of the competition, it stands for:

• Solutions that improve the lives of many, not just a few
• Technologies that reduce inequalities rather than deepen them
• Innovations that protect the environment for future generations
• Tools that strengthen democracy and civic participation

Through this approach, students learn that technological progress must go hand in hand with social progress — and that the best programmers are not only those who write brilliant code, but those who tackle the most meaningful challenges.

Projects created for the competition don’t stay on the shelf. Many of them:

• Are implemented in local communities, solving real-world problems
• Are expanded and improved by other students and developers, building an ecosystem of innovation
• Inspire new generations to use technology for social good
• Change perceptions of what young people can achieve when given the right tools

Important Dates

• Submission of proposals until 15/01/2026
• Announcement of teams for 2nd phase 02/02/2026
• Final project submission 31/05/2026