UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026

About

A global hackathon inviting youth to design innovative solutions for Media and Information Literacy, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and a chance to showcase projects at an international festival in Greece.

Benefits

• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to a two-day mentoring program featuring experts in Media and Information Literacy, digital transformation, and innovation.
• 🌍Global Exposure
  Winning teams will showcase their projects at the Voices European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom in Greece.
• 📚Learning Materials
  All participants will receive access to recordings and learning materials from the mentoring sessions.
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Engagement with other stakeholders and participants during the festival and mentoring sessions.
• 🏆Recognition
  Winners will be recognized for their innovative solutions in a global forum.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to global youth aged 18 – 30 from around the world
• Participants must collaborate with peers to co-design innovative solutions
• Must submit a project proposal related to Media and Information Literacy
• Participants should register early for the mentoring program due to limited live session places
• Must be available to attend the winners ceremony in Thessaloniki, Greece from November 26-28, 2026

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a project proposal by the deadline of August 16, 2026
• Must attend the two-day mentoring program on July 1-2, 2026
• Winners must participate in the winners ceremony in Thessaloniki, Greece from November 26-28, 2026
• Early registration is recommended due to limited live session places.

Target Region

Open to youth globally, aged 18-30

Target Sector

Media and Information Literacy