Global Challenges Hackathon
Join the Global Challenges Hackathon and collaborate with people from different backgrounds to tackle real-world problems and turn ideas into early-stage startup and social innovation concepts.
One room. 24 hours. Challenges worth solving. 🌍
Join the Global Challenges Hackathon and collaborate with people from different backgrounds to tackle real-world problems and turn ideas into early-stage startup and social innovation concepts.
We're proud to partner with the University of the Free State and Resilient40, who are helping shape challenge themes based on real issues across the Global South.
With support from experienced mentors, teams will work on challenges related to unemployment, food security, water access, the circular economy, public safety, education, and climate resilience.
Who can join?
👥 Ages 15–30
🤝 Apply solo (we'll help you find teammates) or in teams of 2–4
💻 No technical background or hackathon experience required
Event details:
📍 Startup House Riga
📅 September 18 (evening) – 19, 2026
🏆 Win prizes, meet like-minded people, and build something that could make a real impact.
📝 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVXVz_XCAmjxoXMqTk0kDNt6OOo6IkybpTJsTfm4GWkWe5Cw/viewform
Ideas grow faster when different minds collide. Come be part of it. 🌱