Code for Change is a global online student hackathon hosted by HackathonForEveryone. Build a practical technology project that helps people, communities, or the planet.
Whether you focus on education, accessibility, health, climate, community connection, or another meaningful challenge, create something useful, thoughtful, and ready to share.
You can work independently or with a team. Bring an idea, build a prototype, and show how it can make a positive difference.
Requirements
What to Build
Create a new technology project that addresses a real-world social-impact challenge. Eligible projects may be web, mobile, hardware, AI, data, design, or another original technical prototype.
What to Submit
Submit a Devpost project page with a clear project description, a demo video or live demo link, any source code or build instructions needed to evaluate the project, and the names of all team members.
Prizes
First Place
Second Place
Runner-up recognition award.
Third Place
Runner-up recognition award.
Honorable Mention
Runner-up recognition award.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
HackathonForEveryone
HackathonForEveryone Organizer
Judging Criteria
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Impact
How meaningfully the project addresses a real-world problem and benefits people, communities, or the planet. -
Originality
How creative and distinctive the idea, approach, or solution is. -
Technical Execution
How well the project is built, including functionality, quality, and appropriate use of technology. -
Presentation
How clearly the project, demo, and its value are communicated.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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