Coolest Projects 2026 showcase celebrates 15,000+ young tech creators from 40 countries
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Helen Gardner
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The Coolest Projects 2026 online showcase celebrated over 15,000 young creators from 40 countries who submitted more than 4,500 tech projects. With 47% of participants being girls, the event highlighted the diversity of the next generation of tech creators. The showcase featured a global livestream that brought together the community with special guests to celebrate the young people's creative tech projects, ranging from first-time coders to experienced makers.
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· 3 pulledOver 15,000 young people showcased more than 4,500 creations on a global stage.
With participants from 40 countries and 47% girls, this year's online showcase is a true reflection of what the next generation of tech creators looks like.
From first-time coders to seasoned makers, this year every single Coolest Projects creator brought all their creativity to their tech projects and made something to be proud of.
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