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title: "REGIOSTARS Awards 2026"
date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
end_date: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
location: "Brussels, BE"
format: onsite
type: challenge
level: open
prize: N/A
tags: "govtech, smart-cities, social-impact, sustainability"
url: "https://www3.compete2030.gov.pt/en/comunicacao-en/applications-for-regiostars-2026-are-now-open/"
canonical: "https://hackathonhub.eu/events/regiostars-awards-2026-brussels-2026"
---

# REGIOSTARS Awards 2026

**Date:** 2026-10-06 — 2026-10-31  
**Location:** Brussels, BE  
**Format:** onsite  
**Type:** challenge  
**Level:** open  
**Tags:** govtech, smart-cities, social-impact, sustainability

The REGIOSTARS Awards 2026 are looking for EU-funded projects that have a significant regional impact and transform their territories. This competition recognizes innovative, sustainable, and inclusive initiatives in five categories that align with the goals of EU cohesion policy. Winners will not only receive recognition but also a mini-EU promotional campaign and will be crowned during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels.

[Register or learn more](https://www3.compete2030.gov.pt/en/comunicacao-en/applications-for-regiostars-2026-are-now-open/)

[View on Hackathon Hub](https://hackathonhub.eu/events/regiostars-awards-2026-brussels-2026)