Youth Hackathon 2026 | Digital Jersey x Prosperity 24/7
Two-day youth hackathon for Year 9+ students to prototype and pitch tech solutions to Jersey’s real challenges
A 2-day tech challenge for students in years 9+ to design, build and pitch real solutions tackling Jersey's biggest issues.
🚀 Youth Hackathon 2026 - Can You Do It Better Than The Adults?
Jersey has its fair share of challenges, from housing and sustainability to the future of our digital economy. The adults have been trying to solve them for years. Now, it’s your turn.
Digital Jersey and Prosperity 24/7 are handing you the keys. We’re looking for Year 9+ students (14+) to step up, disrupt the status quo and show the island what real innovation looks like. This isn’t just a workshop; it’s a two-day race to build the future.
💡 The Challenge Forget textbooks. You’ll be tasked with tackling Jersey’s biggest real-world issues. Working in teams of 2-4, you will: • Identify the Gap: Pinpoint where current solutions are failing • Build the Prototype: Move beyond ideas and build a working tech solution • The Big Pitch: Present your vision to a panel of industry heavyweights
🎯 Why Join? 🤝 Industry Access – Connect with tech professionals from Jersey 🧠 Future Skills – Build skills in coding, design thinking and teamwork 🚀 Hands-on Experience – Create and launch a prototype in just 2 days 🏆 Prizes – Awards for categories such as creativity, technical achievement and overall impact
You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll have backstage access to industry professionals from Prosperity 24/7 and Digital Jersey acting as consultants to help refine your tech and sharpen your pitch.
📅 Event Details Dates: Wednesday 22 July – Thursday 23 July Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days) Location: Digital Jersey Academy
Note: The awards ceremony will take place in the Digital Jersey Hub presentation area.
Ready to show us what you’ve got? Register your team now.
