Hackathons
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Hackathons
A hackathon is an event where participants with diverse skills collaborate to tackle global challenges. Participants form teams to brainstorm, design, and code, aiming to produce a working solution or prototype by the event's conclusion. Beyond fostering innovation and teamwork, EU Code Week hackathons offer a platform for young enthusiasts to learn, showcase their talents, and connect with like-minded peers.
Adapting the traditional hackathon format, the EU Code Week Hackathons take into consideration the age of the participants and cater to the unique skills, insights, and interests of adolescents. The aim of the EU Code Week Hackathons is to inspire young people to develop their coding and problem-solving skills by engaging them in collaborative, creative, and innovative projects.
EU Code Week Hackathon 2025
EU Code Week Hackathons have an overarching theme to foster a sense of connection and belonging among participants across different countries. The central theme for EU Code Week 2025 Hackathons is From Code to Community: Bridging Digital Skills and Social Impact.
EU Code Week national hackathons will take place from October to December 2025, offering an opportunity for teams of young enthusiasts aged 15–19 to learn, showcase their talents, and develop innovative digital solutions to address real-world challenges.
For the European finals, join us online in February 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) to celebrate young minds building tech solutions for a better world. International teams will pitch their projects live, and you will vote for your favourites!
Expect inspiring ideas, expert jury feedback, and plenty of positive energy. Don’t miss the big moment when we crown the Audience Winner, Jury Winner, and the ultimate Super Winner!
