The UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2025 in Colombia (Fully Funded) invites young innovators worldwide to develop solutions for global education challenges in a fully-sponsored innovation competition in South America.
Event Overview
✅ Host Country: Colombia 🇨🇴
✅ Location: Bogotá (with cultural excursions)
✅ Program Type: Innovation Hackathon Competition
✅ Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Round-trip airfare (economy class)
- 5-star accommodation
- Daily meal allowance
- $15,000 total prize pool
- Visa application support
✅ Sponsored by: UNESCO, Colombian Ministry of Education
✅ Application Deadline: September 1st, 2025
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About UNESCO Youth Hackathon
The UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2025 is a groundbreaking initiative that brings together:
💡 Young tech innovators from 100+ countries
🎯 Education experts and policy makers
🤝 Mentors from Google, Microsoft, and local edtech startups
🌱 Social entrepreneurs focused on SDG 4: Quality Education
2025 Challenge Themes:
- Digital Literacy in Rural Communities
- AI-Powered Personalized Learning
- Climate Change Education Tools
- Indigenous Knowledge Preservation
- STEM Education for Girls
Participation Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
✔️ Age 18-30 (exceptional candidates under 35 considered)
✔️ Background in: Technology, Education, Design, or Social Sciences
✔️ Team or Individual applicants (teams of 3-4 preferred)
✔️ English proficiency (Spanish beneficial but not required)
Skill Preferences:
- Coding/Programming experience
- UI/UX design capabilities
- Educational background
- Social innovation experience
Selection Criteria
Applications evaluated on:
⭐ Innovation Potential (35%) – Originality of proposed solution
⭐ Technical Feasibility (25%) – Practical implementation scope
⭐ Social Impact (20%) – Scalability and benefit to communities
⭐ Diversity Factors (20%) – Gender, geographic, and disciplinary balance
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Required Documents
📄 Online application form
📝 Project concept note (500 words max)
📑 CV/Resume (highlighting relevant skills)
👥 Team profile (if applying as group)
🎓 Academic transcripts (for student applicants)
🛂 Passport copy (valid for 6+ months)
📹 Optional: 2-minute video pitch
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Process:
1️⃣ Visit official portal
2️⃣ Create team/individual profile
3️⃣ Select challenge theme
4️⃣ Upload required documents
5️⃣ Submit before deadline: September 1st, 2025
Financial Coverage
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Flights | Economy class from home country |
| Accommodation | 5-star hotel in Bogotá (shared rooms) |
| Meals | $50 daily food allowance |
| Prize Money | $15,000 total for winning teams |
| Visa Support | Invitation letters and application guidance |
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Why Participate?
✔️ Global network with UNESCO and tech partners
✔️ Potential funding for project continuation
✔️ Cultural immersion in Colombia
✔️ Career opportunities with sponsoring organizations
✔️ Impact real education challenges
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UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2025 in Colombia
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FAQs
❓ Do I need to be a programmer to participate?
❌ No – diverse skills needed (design, education, business, etc.)
❓ Are individual applications accepted?
✅ Yes – individuals will be matched with teams
❓ Is Spanish language required?
🗣️ No – English is working language, Spanish translators provided
❓ What about intellectual property?
⚖️ Participants retain IP rights to their solutions
❓ Can alumni reapply?
🔄 Yes – previous participants can apply with new ideas
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🚀 Transform education through innovation! Apply before September 1st, 2025.