Hackathon: Code 4 Sweden
This hackathon is part of the EU Code Week initiative and is designed for young participants aged 15 to 19, with each event involving at least 30 participants. Participants will be organized into teams of 4 to 6 members to develop an alert system addressing climate change, linked to the Planetary Boundaries Framework. The challenge encourages the development of individual competences in an educational setting.
- School coordinators or teachers are responsible for registering their school and ensuring that each team creates a profile and joins the correct hackathon.
- The jury consists of Annie Bergh, Swedish Ambassador for EU Code Week, and Jonas Bäckelin, Swedish Ambassador for DigiEduHack, who will fairly evaluate all entries.
- Before November 7, teams should be formed and prepare questions for the jury. Teachers are encouraged to organize preparatory workshops focused on teamwork, pitching, research, and design thinking.
Questions?
jonas.backelin@edutoolkit.orgPrizes
The three winning solutions in both categories will receive a diploma.
Who can join?
Specific conditions to apply
A) Student Teams
Teams consisting of students register together. In the registration description, please include the names and email addresses of all team members to receive a Recognition of Participation.
B) Teachers/Coordinators
A teacher or coordinator creating the event registers individually. In the description, please include your organization and your role in this hackathon challenge.
To participate in the competition, at least one team member and the teacher/coordinator must register on this website in order to receive the solution submission link.
07 - 10 NOV 2025
Register by 07 NOVLanguage(s) of the hackathon
English, Swedish
Online
from SwedenIndividual Competences
Challenge and goals
In 2025, participants are challenged to develop their own unique solution that monitors and generates alerts related to life support, system stability, and the capacity to absorb and recover from disruption also known as resilience. The pitch should include a clear motivation for the alert system, grounded in Planetary Boundaries Science, and demonstrate a prototype of the code-based solution. This may include importing relevant data, identifying breaches of planetary boundaries, and generating a visual report. To protect personal data, participants are allowed to use avatars and text-to-speech tools in their pitch presentations.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
Expectations are to engage youth aged 15–19 in solving societal challenges using digital skills, creativity, and collaboration. Teams are required to submit a recorded pitch, no longer than five minutes, by 17:00 on November 10, and the solution canvas can be used as support. To protect personal data, participants are allowed to use avatars and text-to-speech tools in their presentations.
Available Support
The hackathon begins with an online Opening Ceremony on November 7, from 09:00 to 09:45 (register here https://calendar.app.google/r43HGLJjE2Qznbjw5). During this session, the challenge will be introduced, participants can ask questions, and key guidelines will be shared.
The hackathon is divided into two parts:
- Part 1 – November 7: Focuses on defining the solution.
- Part 2 – November 10: Dedicated to creating and submitting the solution.
Teams must submit a recorded pitch (maximum 5 minutes) by 17:00 on November 10, using a provided solution canvas. To protect personal data, participants are encouraged to use avatars and text-to-speech tools in their pitch presentations.
Download Material
Planetary Boundaries Science
Channel brought to you by the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab at PIK Potsdam (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research). Earths systems provide three key functions for life on Earth: life support, stability and the ability to absorb and recover from impacts known as resilience
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetaryBoundariesScience
Link: https://www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/
Johan Rockström's keynote speech
From the Frontiers Planet Prize Awards Ceremony, explores the urgent need for scientific solutions to restore the planet. The presentation utilises data visualisations and scientific evidence to examine planetary boundaries. This compelling talk emphasises the crucial role of science in achieving a sustainable future.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FOMok-zvaE
Gapminder
Gapminder is an independent educational non-profit fighting global misconceptions.
Link: https://www.gapminder.org/
Download the DigiEduHack Solution Canvas below
Schedule
Important deadlines:
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3-7th November
Form Teams and Prepare
Before November 7, teams should be formed and prepare questions for the jury. Teachers are encouraged to organize preparatory workshops focused on teamwork, pitching, research, and design thinking. -
7ht November (09:00-09:45)
Opening Ceremony
The hackathon begins with an online Opening Ceremony on November 7, from 09:00 to 09:45. During this session, the challenge will be introduced, participants can ask questions, and key guidelines will be shared. Register here: https://calendar.app.google/r43HGLJjE2Qznbjw5 -
7th November (max 12 hr)
Part 1 - Defining the solution
Defining the solution during a hackathon refers to the initial phase where teams work together to understand the challenge, explore ideas, and outline a clear direction for their project. It’s a critical step that sets the foundation for the rest of the hackathon. -
10th November (max 12 hr)
Part 2 - Creating and submitting the solution
Creating and submitting the solution refers to the phase of the hackathon where teams move from idea to execution. After defining their concept in Part 1, participants now focus on building and presenting their solution. -
10th November (Deadline 17:00)
Deadline for Solution
Teams must submit a recorded pitch (maximum 5 minutes) by 17:00 on November 10, using a provided solution canvas.