Code for Impact

Make Something That Matters

Code for Impact was a free, beginner-friendly hackathon taking place online across 3 days from December 5th to 7th, 2025 where you learn how to design impactful ideas, then build them — apps, games, or other tech projects.

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About the Hackathon

Code for Impact empowers young developers and creatives to build technology that drives social good. Join workshops, mentorship sessions, and a two-day build sprint to bring your ideas to life.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions and guidance on creating impactful projects.

Collaboration

Team up with other passionate young people and build together!

Showcase

Submit your project and compete for prizes and recognition.

Schedule

Day 1 — Learn & Team Up: Workshops + ideation sessions.
Day 2 — Build & Demo: Coding, mentorship, and final presentations.

Dates: 5th-7th December

Prizes

Leaf runs highly selective programs on AI safety, ethics, and real-world impact — the kind of courses ambitious students take before heading to top universities like Oxbridge and the Ivy League. They’re offering 3 exclusive spots in their next cohort to standout Code for Impact participants. This is a rare chance to join a program known for shaping serious, impact-driven thinkers.

Gen.XYZ are offering 60 free .XYZ domains (each worth £15) to hackathon participants, giving you a great chance to get your website or project online for free!

CodeCrafters are offering memberships for their online programming learning platform. Learn and master tools and tech stacks by building your own projects and recreating fundamental tools like Git, all through guided learning!

🥇 1st Prize: 2-year VIP membership
🥈 2nd Prize: 1-year VIP membership
🥉 3rd Prize: 6-month VIP membership