UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026

Source-based overview

UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026 is offered by UNESCO. Teams of 2–6 members aged 18–30; winning teams receive supported participation in the winners ceremony. The opportunity focuses on Media and information literacy; AI; youth innovation and is intended for Global. The official timing is Submission deadline 16 Aug 2026. Applicants should review the linked official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: Global. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

See the official call page for funding and support details

Themes and supported activities

Media and information literacy; AI; youth innovation

Innovation Challenge

Global

Deadline and timeline

Submission deadline 16 Aug 2026: Submission deadline 16 Aug 2026: Aug 16, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.