Want to become a host?
Want to be at the forefront of innovation in digital education?
Who
Schools, NGOs, public institutions, startups, EdTech companies and any other organisation that is passionate about digital education and wants to organise a local DigiEduHack event, to help develop solutions to a particular challenge and contribute to the digital education transformation.
Why
Be in the driving seat of digital education. Solve a challenge by bringing talented people together, supporting innovation and creativity and contributing to creating a more sustainable society.
What
Craft your challenge, organise your 24-hour local hackathon, recruit participants, host your event and communicate the best solution to your challenge.
How
It's easier than you think! All you need is an intriguing challenge, a few dynamic teams, some mentors, speakers, and judges. There is plenty of support available for potential hosts at every step. Click the Register button below and join us!
Where
Whether you want to host in-person gatherings, virtual events or a mix, organise a challenge that suits your style.
When
Between the 7 and 16 November 2025
Join the digital education revolution today!
Become a hostResources
Host guides
This is the complete guide for hosting a successful hackathon - no matter whether it will take place on-site, fully online, or a blend of both! Everything, from project management to participant recruitment and event details is included can be found in the document below.
Planning a hackathon requires some reflection, so we prepared this Project Plan template for you to map out the critical elements of your local Digital Education Hackathon, so we can identify how to best support you in hosting your hackathon.
Learn all about how to navigate the newly created DigiEduHack website with the following guides:
Registration process and use of Discord servers
Manage the solutions submitted by your teams and select your local winner
Challenge examples
Not sure how to set up your challenge? This document explains how to do it.
Sponsorship package
We know that finding partners or sponsors is a very important part of the organisation of your hackathon. For this, we created this package containing information about:
A guide with tips and best practices for recruiting partners and sponsors in order to meet the costs associated with organising a hackathon.
Recruiting Partners Sponsors
A customisable slide deck that you can use to present the DigiEduHack opportunity to potential sponsors and partners.
If you experience any troubles downloading the files above, please click on the following link: Sponsor Recruitment Deck
Marketing Kit
We have prepared this Marketing Kit to support you in your efforts of promoting your local hackathon.
In this document you will find a sample of content calendar, examples of social media posts and even a newsletter sample, all following DigiEduHack's visual identity.
Coaching calls
Register now for the series of 2025 coaching calls, starting in late May and continuing through the first week of July 2025!
Here's the agenda:
- 30 May 13:00 CET - Introduction to Hosting with DigiEduHack 2025 + Gathering Funding
- 6 June 13:00 CET - Crafting Your Challenge, Setting Up Your Webpage, and Using Discord
- 13 June 13:00 CET - Recruiting Participants, Mentors, and Jury
- 18 June 11:00 CET - Planning for Your Format and Using the Templates: ONSITE events
- 18 June 13:00 CET - Planning for Your Format and Using the Templates: ONLINE events
- 18 June - 14:00 CET Planning for Your Format and Using the Templates: BLENDED events
- 27 June 13:00 CET - Matchmaking and Onboarding Participants
- 4 July 13:00 CET - Onboarding Mentors and Jury + Solution Submission and Evaluation
We will add these to a Youtube playlist and publish the links and call slides here after each session.
Onboarding Guide Templates
IP Guidelines
Familiarise yourself with and distribute these intellectual property guidelines to your participants. They explain how we treat the information participants provide about the solution they have developed during the hackathon.
Evaluation grid & solutions canvas
We will be updating the below with the 2025 information.
Find here below the evaluation grid to be used when evaluating your teams' solutions and a fillable canvas to be used by your teams and help them in targeting all aspects of their solution, in preparation for the evaluation.
FAQ
When should my hackathon take place?
DigiEduHack 2025 will take place between the 7 and 16 November in Europe and beyond; you can organise your local hackathon event anytime within this period.
What should be the duration of my hackathon?
The duration of the hackathon should be 24h in total. You can decide if you want to do them in a row or split them in 2 times 12h.
Will there be any workshops or training sessions provided to prepare for the hackathon?
Learning opportunities will be offered to everyone in the months leading up to the Digital Education Hackathon, and will be recorded for later viewing in the learning opportunities corner of the website. There will also be weekly coaching calls, where you can meet with organisers and other local hosts, to support you in the organisation of your hackathon.
On your side, you can also contribute to preparing participants for the hacking: you can organise at your discretion info sessions on the challenge, matchmaking sessions for participants joining without a team or any other additional sessions. We will guide you in organising these sessions.
What software should I use for my webinars, matchmaking, etc., if I don't do onsite sessions only?
You can either use the Discord channel created for your hackathon to communicate with your participants or use any video conferencing tool of your preference: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
Can participants work on existing projects, or do they have to start their solution from scratch?
Participants may work in advance of the hackathon, with the stipulation that they must make demonstrable progress on the idea during the hackathon event. Judges should bear this in mind when they are evaluating the different solutions.
What are the costs associated with hosting a hackathon?
The cost of organising a hackathon can vary depending on several factors, including the scale of the event, the duration, the location, the format of the hackathon (online, onsite or mixed) and the resources and equipment made available to participants. Broadly speaking, the main factors influencing costs are: venue, equipment and infrastructure - including digital platforms where appropriate (for example Discord, which we offer) -, catering, prizes, marketing and promotion. Many of these costs are optional, so you can tailor your hackathon to your budget and even seek partners or sponsors to help provide items, services or funding.
What is required in terms of human resources and effort?
The time required to prepare and execute a 24-hour hackathon depends on various factors such as the scale and complexity of the event, the level of planning and coordination involved, and the resources available. Generally, we recommend allocating 2 to 3 months for thorough preparation, and the organising team should typically include individuals with expertise in event management, logistics and/or marketing. Key elements that require resources include: defining the challenge and writing content for the challenge’s page on the website, setting up the team, securing funding as needed and planning the budget, logistics, recruiting mentors and jury members, recruiting participants and staffing event. We will provide coaching calls to cover these elements, as well as a project plan to help you be sure you are covering the elements needed. On top of this, there is a Discord server available, where our support staff can answer your questions; and you can always reach out to the DigiEduHack Central team at contact@digieduhack.com.
I work in a school, can we participate?
Yes, DigiEduHack is open for any organisation interested in hosting an event centred around digital education. All are welcome! We are here to support you on the way to organising your event.
Is there a minimum number of participants or teams required?
There is no minimum number of participants or teams mandated for a DigiEduHack event. If you prefer to host a small event, that is just fine! Remember you can also adjust your format (online, onsite, blended) to your resources and preferences.