13.07.2025

The Ohrid Hi-Tech Excellence Camp 2025 officially kicked off today with bright energy and a global spirit! 

We welcomed 22 exceptional young participants – from Macedonia, the US, Canada, France, Croatia, Malta, and Slovenia – who gathered in Skopje to begin a week-long journey of learning, innovation, and cultural discovery.

After a beautiful drive to Hotel Aqualina by the shores of Lake Ohrid, our learners were greeted by the Macedonia2025 team (Nikica Mojsoska Blazevski, CEO and Nena Manchev, Head of Education and Leadership Programs) and introduced to the camp’s mission: to nurture digital skills, foster curiosity in STEM, and reconnect youth with Macedonian culture and values.

Our friends at iSource led the way with dynamic “Get to Know Each Other” activities, breaking the ice and setting the tone for a week of teamwork and creativity. The afternoon was all about fun in the sun, with games and beach time helping new friendships blossom across borders.

We wrapped up the day with a lakeside walk and dinner – recharged and ready for tomorrow’s deep dive into robotics and innovation!

 Huge thanks to our amazing program partners: Young Engineers Skopje, Robotics & Innovation Academy, STEM Robotika Kocani, Brainster, iSource, and Ohrid Summer Festival – Фестивал Охридско лето, and to our generous supporters: Triglav, Alkaloid, Kostal, IWConnect, A1, IT Labs, Fructal, Vincini, and ForestBar – for helping us create this unforgettable experience.