Hack 4 the Future

Hackathon is a fusion of "hacking" and "marathon" and aims to solve technical problems in an unusual way. The approach of the hackathon is extremely constructive, as the participants create a helpful product in the shortest possible time in group work and under specification of a topic. This promotes not only teamwork, but also working under real conditions with project management and deadlines. They will be supported by mentors who will give them advice and support. The event should be informal, fun and encourage creative thinking.

Since the teams are made up of participants from three coding schools in three european countries, the main language is English. But don't panic, with basic knowledge, patience and with hands and feet you can get very far in communication. And the mentors can help you translate.

Participation in the Hackathon as well as in the workshops is free of charge for the participants. The project is funded by the EU through the Erasmus+ program. It aims to connect people across the EU and support educational opportunities.

The hackathon is mainly aimed at participants and alumni of the coding schools Supercode, Academia de Código and the Social Hacker School. There is a limited contingent for external participants, if you are motivated and interested, just contact us.

You don't need any specific previous experience, but you should speak some english to be able to communicate in the teams. No matter if you can code, design or think creatively - you can bring your knowledge and experience into the project work. You will learn everything else during the hackathon and in the exciting workshops.

The actual hackathon lasts 3 days, during which you will work intensively on your project with your team. Beforehand, there is a one-hour kick-off meeting where you get to know your team and get important information. If you are one of the 3 winning teams, you will receive mentoring and continue to work on your team project. In the following 3 months, you should then spend at least 4 hours per week on a group meeting, project work or workshops.

Yes, this is possible in consultation with your training team. If applicable, the hackathon can be recognized as a web project and thus counts as an important part of your continuing education. You must discuss with your employer whether you can participate alongside your job. For the 3 days you have to be completely available, the other dates can be arranged individually in the team.

In short: A lot! At a hackathon you learn to focus on the essentials and to really push a project forward. You can put that to good use in your regular job. You'll also brush up on your soft skills as you communicate with your team. Key soft skills include presentation, communication, team player and collaboration skills. On the other hand, you will experiment with new tools and technologies, which will help you develop new technical skills. Our workshops will help you learn and build new skills. And on your resume, participating in an international hackathon will set you apart from other applicants.