Youth Hackathon 2026

A 2-day tech challenge for students in years 9+ to design, build and pitch real solutions tackling Jersey biggest issues.

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. They aren’t there to lecture you they’re your consultants, helping you refine your tech and sharpen your pitch for the real world.

The Question is simple: The adults have had their say. Can you do it better?

Ready to show us what you’ve got? Register your team now.