Innovating across the globe
Every year on the 21st of April, the world is invited to celebrate the United Nations World Creativity and Innovation Day. This day embraces the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Today, the world is facing unprecedented crises in health, education, economy and the future of work.
This hackathon is dedicated to collaborating with and encouraging people to creatively use their skills in generating new ideas and solutions for health & wellbeing, economic growth, decent work and quality education.
Keynote Speakers

Check out our Awards Ceremony on April 21 to find out exclusive details! Full details of the challenge statements will be released after the week of workshops at the start of the competition on the 29th of April. Click on the challenge cards for more details.
Lead Judges
Challenge Themes
Showcase your existing blockchain or NFT projects!
Have you made an existing project using blockchain or NFT's for a socially good cause? Share it with us to score exclusive prizes, in our Global Showcase competition until 21 May!
Beginners welcome
Thanks to our sponsors, we will also have two exclusive new prizes for two university teams who are competing in their first hackathon, or have an average member hackathon experience of less than one year!
Regional Ambassadors
Thank you to our regional partners for representing the Hackmakers brand across the world, and joining our innovation community!