ThinkYoung

ThinkYoung Hackathons is a platform focused on organizing hackathons that tackle societal challenges through technology. Participants can pitch innovative solutions to issues such as election disinformation and voting barriers, competing for over €300,000 in cash and prizes to accelerate their projects. The grand final on 20 October 2025 will award €260,000 to the top three winners, with specific criteria used for project selection, including adherence to mission, innovation in a European context, technology use, team capability, and project sustainability. Notably, the first-place team will receive €150,000 in cash and an €50,000 acceleration program, while subsequent teams also secure cash and support. ThinkYoung, a not-for-profit organization with 12 years of experience, empowers youth by involving them in decision-making and providing high-quality research on youth conditions. They operate in Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Nairobi, reaching over 800,000 young people through various educational programs, including the ThinkYoung Coding School and the ThinkYoung Entrepreneurship School. Additionally, Google.org supports ThinkYoung by providing funding, products, and technical expertise to help nonprofits leverage technology for social impact across key areas like education, economic opportunity, inclusion, and crisis response.