For decades, Romania has been recognized as a powerhouse in software outsourcing and B2B SaaS. While this reputation reflects technical excellence and strong engineering talent, it has also overshadowed a hidden creative force: Romanian mobile app developers. The launch of hacker25, the first mobile app community in Romania, marks a new chapter - one where innovation, creativity, and global ambition take center stage.

What is hacker25?

Hacker25 is not just a community of coders; it's a movement to bring together the brightest minds in Romania. We're all nerds. Nerds who love to solve challenging problems and make a difference in the world. Whether you're an experienced developer or just getting started, Hacker25 is where you prove your skills and push your limits.

What we are looking for:

• Innovation Challenge: Tackle real-world problems and create solutions that can change industries.
• Networking: Connect with industry experts, mentors, and fellow passionate developers.
• Skill Building: Learn new technologies, improve your coding skills, and build your portfolio.

Who is behind hacker25?

At the heart of hacker25 is SoulStream, a purpose-driven tech company on a mission to minimize human suffering through technology. SoulStream is best known as the creator of Bible Chat, the world’s most popular faith app that combines AI technology with deep theological accuracy guided by a Biblical Council that ensures everything stays true to Scripture.

The team behind Bible Chat knows what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a mobile product with global reach. Now, they’re using that knowledge to give back to the developer community in Romania. hacker25 is their invitation to fellow builders: to stop thinking small, to connect with others on the same path, and to create digital products that don’t just solve problems, but elevate lives.

Celebrating the First Winners of Hacker25

The first edition of hacker25 (17 - 18th May 2025) concluded with incredible energy, creativity, and community spirit. Over the course of a single weekend, more than a dozen ambitious mobile apps were brought to life by some of Romania’s most talented young developers. “The first Hacker25 hackathon was a real success! It’s been an intense and rewarding experience, and we’re just getting started." says Cristina Neculai, Event Coordinator at hacker25.

With nearly 100 applicants under the age of 25, the competition was fierce, but the atmosphere was one of support, innovation, and shared excitement for what’s possible when great minds collaborate.

🏆 And the Winner Is… Team Atlas

A huge congratulations to the Atlas team for taking home first prize at the inaugural hacker25 hackathon! Their winning project, MindMate, impressed judges and peers alike with its originality, purpose, and execution.

MindMate is an AI-powered mobile app that offers therapist-patient matching, guided self-help tools, and emotional tracking. In a time when mental health support is more essential than ever, the app stood out for its thoughtful approach to tech-driven care, combining empathy with intelligent design.

Excited to have won the first edition of Hacker25 with MindMate, an AI-powered mobile app for therapist-patient matching, guided self-help, and emotional tracking. Huge thanks to the Bible Chat team, and to my teammates Matei Hutu and Marian-Cosmin Plesa for being a rock-solid remote teammate!

– Stelian-Andrei Tascu, team lead and participant

This edition of hacker25 proved that the future of mobile innovation in Romania is already taking shape and it’s led by a new generation that’s not only tech-savvy, but deeply mission-driven. These aren’t just coders; they’re creators building solutions with real impact.

Thank you to everyone who applied, participated, mentored, or simply cheered from the sidelines. This is only the beginning.

⭐ If you're inspired by the story of hacker25 and want to see how faith and innovation can co-exist, explore what we're building with Bible Chat. You might just find the spark to start your own mission-driven journey.

Useful Links

Official Website: hacker25.com

Learn more about the mission, upcoming events, and how to get involved.

About SoulStream: soulstream.ai

Discover the team behind Bible Chat & hacker25 and their vision to minimize human suffering through technology.

Explore Bible Chat: thebiblechat.com

The AI-powered faith app developed by SouStream.