Innovate for Good Hackathon

Join us for Code Savvy’s Innovate for Good Hackathon, an exciting, hands-on hackathon designed to ignite creativity and empower students to make a difference! This free, day-long event invites students ages 8-18 years of age from across Minnesota to dive into coding, design thinking, and physical computing with the micro:bit. Whether you’re brand new to computer science or already curious about tech, this hackathon will offer a unique opportunity to explore programming, create solutions for real-world issues, and connect with industry mentors.

Participants: Students ages 8-18

Experience: No prior CS experience needed

Date: Saturday, June 21st 2025

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: Twin Cities Location (TBD)

  • Hands-On Coding: Program your very own micro:bit to address a real-world challenge facing your community.
  • Design for Impact: Work in teams to develop a solution inspired by the Global Goals.
  • Mentorship and Support: Learn from tech professionals and mentors who’ll guide you along the way.
  • Competition and Prizes: Showcase your project in front of judges, with prizes awarded to top teams.
  • Free micro:bit and Swag: Each student will receive a free micro:bit as well as additional Code Savvy swag. 
  • Travel Support: We will provide travel stipends as needed.

Register as a student to attend this event below. We will reach out to you to let you know that we’ve received your application and to share more event details.

We’re looking for volunteers with at least one year of experience in a STEM-related field to help make the event a success. Fill out the interest form below and we’ll reach out to you with more information.

Need more information?

Send us an email at contactus@codesavvy.org.