After 10 days of training, workshops, pitching and networking, the first edition of the Solana Startup Village event, held at Split Technology Park from 9 to 17 June 2025, has come to an end. The event brought together founders, entrepreneurs, developers and investors from the region and beyond, and the programme included discussions on DePIN, AI, gaming, web infrastructure and Web3 marketing, along with hands-on workshops and direct contact with mentors, as well as informal get-togethers, a city tour and a few surprises.
The final day was reserved for the eagerly awaited Demo Day, at which the teams had the opportunity to present the results of their work to an expert jury and the audience. Among the many inspiring ideas, the winners of the startup competition were announced:
- place: biqProtocol – a team that proved that consistency delivers results
- place: Nomu – one of the most beautiful pitches we have had the opportunity to see
- place: SolarSurge – a 17-year-old with a vision of building the first Bosnian unicorn
Solana Startup Village Split showed just how much talent and how many ideas there are in the regional tech community, and Split showcased itself as one of the more exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship.
