{"id":1215049,"date":"2025-01-14T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1215049"},"modified":"2025-01-14T06:00:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:00:13","slug":"entry-is-open-for-coolest-projects-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1215049","title":{"rendered":"Entry is open for Coolest Projects 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Coolest Projects is our global technology showcase for young people aged up to 18. Coolest Projects gives young creators the incredible opportunity to share the cool stuff they\u2019ve made using digital technology with a global audience. Everyone who takes part will also receive certificates and rewards to celebrate their achievements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young creator Jay showcases his Coolest Projects creation at an in-person event.\" class=\"wp-image-89275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-18.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you need to know about Coolest Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Coolest Projects online showcase is open to young people worldwide. Young creators can enter their projects to share them with the world in our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/events\/cp-2024\/gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online project gallery<\/a> and join our extra special livestream event to celebrate what they have made with the global Coolest Projects community.<\/p>\n<p>By taking part in Coolest Projects, young people can join an international community of young makers, represent their country, receive feedback on their projects, and get certificates to recognise their achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Coolest Projects is completely free to take part in, and we welcome all digital technology projects, from young people\u2019s very first projects to advanced builds. The projects also don\u2019t have to be completed before they can be submitted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of two young people sitting at laptops at a Coolest Projects event.\" class=\"wp-image-89276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP_UK_Bradfird_2024_-22.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Projects can be submitted to one of <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/categories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seven categories:<\/a> Scratch, games, web, mobile apps, hardware, advanced programming, and AI (new for 2025).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young creators up to age 18 can take part individually or in teams of up to five friends<\/li>\n<li>Any young person anywhere in the world can take part in the online showcase, and there are in-person events in some countries for local creators, too (find out more below)<\/li>\n<li>Submissions for the <strong>online showcase <\/strong>are now open and close on <strong>28 May 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All creators, mentors, volunteers, teachers, parents, and supporters are invited to the special celebration livestream on <strong>25 June 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We know Coolest Projects has a big impact on young people all over the world, and we can\u2019t wait to see your creations for 2025. You can find out more about the incredible creativity and collaboration from mentors and makers worldwide in our <a href=\"https:\/\/static.raspberrypi.org\/files\/coolestprojects\/Coolest_Projects_Impact_Report_2024.pdf\">2024 impact report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to submit your project<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of three young creators discussing their project at an in-person Coolest Projects event.\" class=\"wp-image-89285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_35-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Taking part in Coolest Projects is simple:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young people think of an idea for their project or choose something they\u2019ve already made and are proud of<\/li>\n<li>Young people work with friends to create their project or make it on their own\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Creators (with the help of mentors if needed) enter projects via the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/take-part\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coolest Projects website<\/a> by 28 May<\/li>\n<li>Creators\u2019 projects are shared with the world in the online showcase gallery<\/li>\n<li>Creators, mentors, and supporters explore the amazing projects in the online gallery and join the livestream on 25 June to celebrate young creators\u2019 achievements with the Coolest Projects community worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mentors \u2014 entering more than one project?<\/strong> Sign up for a group code, and your young people can link their projects to your account.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sign up or log in<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t have one already, you\u2019ll need to set up a Raspberry Pi account. Click on the \u2018sign up\u2019 link in the top right-hand corner of the website to create one, and provide your details. You\u2019ll be emailed a verification code as part of the sign-up process. If you already have an account, you can just log in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a group<\/strong>. Once signed in, you\u2019ll be able to create a group. You\u2019ll be asked questions about your group, including the group name and the country you\u2019re based in, and be asked to agree to some privacy policies before continuing. You will then be able to view your group code and group submissions on your group dashboard.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-500x266-1.png\" alt=\"Digital photo of the Coolest Porjects 2025 group code dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-89265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-500x266-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-1536x817.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-2048x1090.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-800x426.png 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-450x239.png 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CP-2025-group-code-dashboard-900x479.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share your group code with your young people.<\/strong> Your group dashboard should look like this, with your group code displayed. The group code is what your young people will need to link their submissions to your account. They\u2019ll be asked to input their group code at the start of the project submission form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Submit your coolest projects.<\/strong> Every young person who uses your group code will have their project linked to your account. You can review and edit their projects in your group dashboard and submit them from there. There is no limit to the number of young people who can submit entries using your group code.<\/p>\n<p>For a more detailed run-through of how to use group codes, please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q3nXc8BhGGg&amp;list=PLxyaWvsfmq4_sMdhq5hucFpGZ8983XW-l&amp;index=1\">\u2018how-to\u2019 video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/take-part\">I want to enter a project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coolest Projects in-person events in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As well as the global online showcase, Coolest Projects in-person events are held for young people locally in certain countries. We encourage creators to take part in both the online showcase <strong>and<\/strong> their local in-person event. In 2025, creators can attend the following in-person events, run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and partner organisations around the world:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coolest Projects Ireland, 1 March 2025 (run by the Foundation) \u2014 entry closes on Friday 14 February\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects Belgium, 26 April 2025 (run by <a href=\"https:\/\/coderdojobelgium.be\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CoderDojo Belgium<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects USA, 5 April 2025 (run by the Foundation) \u2014 entry closes on Friday 14 March 2025<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects UK, 17 May 2025 (run by the Foundation) \u2014 entry closes on Friday 2 May 2025\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects India, 2025 date coming soon (run by the Foundation)<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects Ghana, 2025 date coming soon (run by <a href=\"https:\/\/ghanacodeclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ghana Code Club<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects Malaysia, 2025 date coming soon (run by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pscpen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penang Science Cluster<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects South Africa, 2025 date coming soon (run by <a href=\"https:\/\/coderlevelup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CoderLevelUp<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of young creators getting ready to cheer, whilst attending an in-person Coolest Projects event.\" class=\"wp-image-89280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_18-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>More events are on the way, so sign up for the <a href=\"http:\/\/rpf.io\/coolestprojectsnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coolest Projects newsletter<\/a> to be sure you hear about any in-person events in your country. And if there isn\u2019t an event near you, don\u2019t worry, as the online showcase is open to any young person anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need help with your submission?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Coolest Projects welcomes all digital tech projects, from beginner to advanced, and there are loads of great resources available to help you help the young people in your community to take part. If you\u2019re searching for inspiration, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/events\/cp-2024\/gallery\">2024 showcase gallery<\/a>, where you can explore the incredible projects submitted by participants last year.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find everything you need to know about all seven Coolest Projects categories on our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/categories\">category pages<\/a>, including our brand new AI category. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/projects.raspberrypi.org\/en\/\">projects site<\/a> is also a great place for participants to begin \u2014 there are hundreds of free step-by-step project guides to help young people create their own projects, whether they\u2019re experienced tech creators or just getting started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a young creator showcasing they're project to two Raspberry Pi Foundation judges.\" class=\"wp-image-89281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coolest-Projects_2024_56-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We will also be running a series of online webinars for mentors and young people to help participants develop their creations for each Coolest Projects category. <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/webinars\">Sign up for the sessions here<\/a>. All sessions will be recorded, so you can watch them back if you can\u2019t join live.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out the Coolest Projects <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/guidance\">guidance page<\/a> for resources to help you support young people throughout their Coolest Projects journey, including a mentor guide and session plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s lots more exciting news to come, from the announcement of our VIP judges to details about this year\u2019s swag, so <a href=\"http:\/\/rpf.io\/coolestprojectsnews\">sign up for updates<\/a> to be the first to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether your coders have already made something that they want to share, or they\u2019re inspired to make something new, Coolest Projects is the place for them. We can\u2019t wait to see what they create!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/blog\/entry-is-open-for-coolest-projects-2025\/\">Entry is open for Coolest Projects 2025<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/\">Raspberry Pi Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coolest Projects is our global technology showcase for young people aged up to 18. Coolest Projects gives young creators the incredible opportunity to share the cool stuff they\u2019ve made using digital technology with a global audience. 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