Are you an individual and ready to rethink the future of democracy? Then this is a perfect opportunity for you. Applications are open for the Council of Europe Hackathon 2025. It is a unique opportunity for individuals to challenge the conventional methods and come up with innovative ideas to protect democracy and the rule of law. This international competition is open to a single team member or a team of up to 5 members who should all be living and registered in a member state of the Council of Europe. Join this Democracy’s Firewall Hackathon Contest and turn your strong ideas into powerful solutions against disinformation. If you are interested in this amazing international competition, then don’t skip this article and read it to the end!
In today’s world, online disinformation is one of the biggest threats to democracy. It creates trust issues and deepens divisions. The Council of Europe is inviting all the creative minds to design bold and scalable solutions that can improve transparency in content moderation algorithms, expose fake accounts and disinformation campaigns, boost access to reliable information, build public resilience through education & critical thinking, and from AI tools to educational platforms or policy innovations. These solutions for the Council of Europe Hackathon 2025 should be impactful, feasible, and grounded in human rights.
This Council of Europe Hackathon 2025 will provide creative solutions that will enhance transparency in content moderation algorithms and will increase access to accurate information. Ten teams will be selected to participate in the Council of Europe Hackathon 2025. Their participation will be fully funded. All the expenses related to their participation, including travel, accommodation, and meals, will be covered by the Organizers. The event will take place in the headquarters of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. These 10 teams will pitch their ideas in the final event, and the winning team of this paid contest will win a prize of €3000. The hackathon for democracy program also includes three online warm-up sessions, followed by a final in-person, fully funded event in Europe. So, if you want to visit France for free, you should not miss this opportunity!
More Details About the Council of Europe Hackathon 2025:
Host organization:
The Council of Europe
Hackathon Event Location:
Strasbourg, France
Online Sessions:
5 to 16th June 2025
European Hackathon Event Date:
20th June, 2025
