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Hrvatski Telekom launches Shaker, the first vibe coding show

3.9.2026

Hrvatski Telekom launches Shaker, the first vibe coding show

  • Applications for the first vibe coding show are open until September 20
  • The most successful teams can win prizes from a total prize pool of €15,000
  • You don’t have to be a programmer or AI expert to take part. All you need is an idea, curiosity, and a willingness to take on AI challenges

Hrvatski Telekom is launching Shaker, the first vibe coding competition for young people, in which 24 participants divided into six teams will use artificial intelligence to turn their creative ideas into concrete solutions. Applications are open until September 20, and the most successful teams will compete for prizes from a total prize pool of €15,000. Cameras will capture their journey from ideas to solutions, and audiences can follow their progress through episodes of the show or a series of videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

You don’t have to be a programmer, AI expert, or have any previous experience with vibe coding to take part in Shaker. Vibe coding is about creating digital solutions with AI tools, without the need for traditional programming. Young people aged 18 to 29 with an idea who are curious and eager to explore what they can create with the help of artificial intelligence are invited to apply. Candidates will apply through an online form, a 30-second video, and a personality test, after which the participants will be selected.

The participants will be divided into six teams of four. Their task will be to identify a concrete problem from everyday life and use AI tools to develop a solution, which they will present to a jury at the end of the challenge. Cameras will capture their journey from the initial idea to the final pitch, while audiences will be able to follow it through a series of videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Shaker combines competition in the practical use of AI tools with learning through real-life examples and challenges. The entire format is tailored to platforms where young people spend their time every day.

Branka Bajt, Brand Director at Hrvatski Telekom, said that many young people already use artificial intelligence every day, often through independent research and experimentation, and that Shaker was designed as an opportunity for them to take it one step further. “They are creative, have a unique perspective, and are good at identifying the problems around them, while technology can help them test their ideas and turn an initial concept into a concrete solution. We believe they will show by example just how much can be achieved today when you combine your own idea with the possibilities offered by technology.” 

Shaker is part of Hrvatski Telekom’s AIMO! platform, which brings AI knowledge and tools closer to citizens and encourages their use in everyday life, education, and work. The project also builds on the message of Hrvatski Telekom’s “You’re Not Just a Passenger” campaign, which encourages young people to believe in themselves, take the initiative, and choose their own path. Shaker is an opportunity for them to put that message into practice.

Applications for Shaker are open at shaker.hrvatskitelekom.hr.