Coolest Projects 2020 goes online

We’re so excited to announce that Coolest Projects is taking place this summer as an online showcase! Coolest Projects has traditionally taken place as a free face-to-face event, with thousands of young people from all over the world showcasing projects they have created. After making the tough decision to cancel the Coolest Projects events in […]

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Coolest Projects UK 2019 in Review – the biggest one yet!

The hugely successful Coolest Projects UK 2019 took place in Manchester last Saturday, March 2nd. The number of participants and attendees doubled that of last year, making it the biggest Coolest Projects UK yet! At the event, organised by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, more than 120 of Britain’s young creators came together to share over 80 digital projects with one another and with more than 500 members of the public. […]

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Getting ready for Coolest Projects UK

Hundreds of visitors are expected to attend Coolest Projects UK this Saturday! For both the tech-curious and those seeking a fun family day out, the world-leading technology showcase will take place on Saturday 2 March at The Sharp Project in Manchester. Sponsored by Atom Bank, the day’s activities will include inspiring inventions, fun hands-on activities, […]

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Coolest Projects project registration now open!

Since the first Coolest Projects showcase in 2012, thousands of young people from around the world have been celebrated and rewarded for their innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology skills at these free annual youth tech showcases. We want to continue to expand access to Coolest Projects and technology education for young people, and we are […]

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Apply for a travel bursary for Coolest Projects UK 2019

We’re now accepting applications from community members who would like to receive a bursary for travelling to Coolest Projects UK 2019. To apply for this bursary you must be resident in the UK. The 2019 Coolest Projects UK showcase will be held on Saturday, 2 March in The Sharp Project, Manchester. Our goal is to […]

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Project Showcase: The ‘Be Healthy’ app by Meriem

Meriem, 15, made the ‘Be Healthy’ app and presented it at Coolest Projects UK in 2018. The app was made to advise users on healthy eating, prototyped on an app design platform – “Healthy eating advice, support for diabetic people, personalised diet plan according to your health conditions.” For Meriem, this project was motivated by […]

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Project Showcase: A Security System made with Raspberry Pi by Max and Michael

Max and Michael, a.k.a. Team Unatecxon, developed a remote security system which makes use of a series of sensors to raise an alarm when intruders are close by. Both team members have been interested in technology for some time when their teacher offered them the chance to take part in Coolest Projects. They spent around […]

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