JetBrains Coding Cups
Free, in-person coding competitions for school students aged 13–19 in Romania, Hungary, Cyprus, Serbia, and Poland.
What is JetBrains Coding Cup?
Not your usual coding contest
Great developers don’t just write code. They know where it breaks too. Put solutions to the test, find hidden bugs, and earn bonus points for identifying isolated issues.
Dynamic duos
The competition is designed for two-person teams coding together on a single laptop. Don't have a partner yet? No worries! Sign up now and find a teammate later in our official Discord channel.
Pizza party and networking
We’ll keep you fueled! The event ends with free pizza, time to hang out, and a chance to network with peers and organizers.
Special prizes
The top participants on the leaderboard will win exclusive JetBrains prizes.
5 In-person locations
This fall, we are bringing the Coding Cup to five amazing locations. All events are in-person, so pick the one nearest to you:
Bucharest
Iași
Hunedoara
Budapest
Warsaw
Limassol
Belgrade
Who can join?
- School students
- 13–19 years old
- Basic coding skills required
Schedule
Times are local to each event location.
Gathering
Arrive, check-in, and get settled.
Introductions
Welcome speech and rules explanation.
Contest
Please bring your own device! One laptop per team.
Networking and pizza
Refuel and discuss the challenges with your peers.
Award ceremony
Crowning the top participants on the leaderboard.
Afterparty
Hang out, celebrate, and relax.
How it works
Join the Discord server
After you apply, you’ll get a confirmation email with a Discord link. Use it to register your team (up to 2 people). All further information will be posted there, and it's the perfect place to find a team partner if you signed up solo.
Show up
Come to your local venue, meet fellow coders in person, and show off your skills. Don’t forget to bring your laptop!
Registration
Please register to participate.
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Have questions?
Email us at codingcup@jetbrains.com.
Project partners
Our regional partner in Serbia is PFE Science and Engineering Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free informal education to motivated high school students in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, applied physics, computer science, and related disciplines. Through hands-on work and mentorship from leading experts, PFE helps young talents develop practical skills, deepen their knowledge, and explore future opportunities in technology and science.