STEM Enrichment Opportunity

One of the most effective ways for students to understand technology is by building something themselves. When students move from learning about technology to creating with it, they often develop a deeper understanding of how digital tools can be used to solve real-world problems.

The Tech Mentor National No-Code Hackathon is a STEM enrichment experience where students work in teams to solve real-world challenges using modern digital tools.

Event details:
Sunday 12th April
10:00am – 4:00pm (online)
Students aged 14 – 18
£15 per student

Further information and registration:
https://techmentor.org.uk/national-hackathon-competition

About the event
During the hackathon, students work in teams to respond to a real-world challenge revealed on the day. Previous themes have explored areas such as sustainability, education access, and digital wellbeing.

Using beginner-friendly no-code platforms such as Lovable, students design and prototype a digital solution with guidance from experienced mentors.

No previous coding or technical experience is required.

The experience focuses on developing skills that are increasingly valuable across many fields, including:

• Collaborative working and communication
• Creative problem solving
• Analytical thinking and idea development
• Presenting ideas clearly and confidently
• Understanding how technology can be applied across different sectors

Students also gain insight into how technology and innovation are used in modern workplaces. The experience mirrors how many technology teams operate: analysing problems, generating ideas, building solutions, and presenting them clearly.

Participants receive:
• A certificate recognising participation in a national technology competition
• A completed project or prototype suitable for portfolios or applications
• Experience presenting ideas and solutions
• Exposure to potential technology career pathways

Winning teams will also progress to the National Finals on 11th July 2026, where teams compete for the following prizes:

1st place: £1,000 for the team and £100 to each winning team member’s school
2nd place: £750 for the team
3rd place: £500 for the team

Students can register individually using the link below. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.