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COOLEST PROJECTS IRELAND

An in-person celebration for all young digital tech creators resident in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

WHAT IS COOLEST PROJECTS IRELAND?

Coolest Projects Ireland is a free in-person event for young digital tech creators resident in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It will be held on 1 July 2023 at The Helix in Dublin. Creators can join together, share and celebrate their tech projects, get exclusive swag, make friends, and have fun!

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • It is open to young digital tech creators up to age 18, resident in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland only
  • All digital making projects are welcome, whether they’re beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between, and they don’t have to be complete
  • You can participate individually or in a team of up to five friends
  • Projects can be registered in one of six categories
  • Places are limited to one project per team

Want to know more? Find all the details in our frequently asked questions page here.

Registration for Coolest Projects Ireland is now closed.

DATES TO REMEMBER

7 March - Applications for Coolest Projects Ireland open

31 May - Applications for Coolest Projects Ireland close

1 July - Coolest Projects Ireland event

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Partial bursaries are available to help support travel and attendance costs - you will be able to apply for a bursary when you apply for a place at the event.
  • Places are limited to 100 projects - confirmation of places and bursaries will be confirmed by email after application.
  • Participants can take part in both Coolest Projects Ireland and the Coolest Projects online showcase, and they can enter the same project to both. Online showcase participants will get their personalised feedback from judges in June, so it’s a great opportunity to test and refine projects for Coolest Projects Ireland in July!
  • You can get in touch at [email protected] with any questions.

Supporters

These companies are empowering young people in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to become technology creators through Coolest Projects Ireland. Get in touch with [email protected] to find out more.

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