coolest projects – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Celebrating young tech creators: Coolest Projects 2025 and what’s next in 2026 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/04/celebrating-young-tech-creators-coolest-projects-2025-and-whats-next-in-2026/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91796 Coolest Projects is all about celebrating young digital creators and the brilliant things they make with technology. This year, we’ve seen just how much taking part can boost young people’s confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging. Today, we’re sharing the impact of Coolest Projects 2025 and looking ahead to what’s next for 2026. Highlights from…

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]]> Celebrating creativity at Coolest Projects Sri Lanka 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/16/celebrating-creativity-at-coolest-projects-sri-lanka-2025/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:20:53 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91694 In August, young tech creators from across Sri Lanka gathered for the country’s second-ever in-person Coolest Projects event, hosted by our partner STEMUP Educational Foundation. The showcase was a chance for young people to share and celebrate their ideas and inventions with families, friends, mentors, and the wider digital making community, while having lots of…

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]]> Young creators build a bright future at Coolest Projects India 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/09/young-creators-build-a-bright-future-at-coolest-projects-india-2025/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:25:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91646 Coolest Projects India is officially a wrap, and we are absolutely thrilled with the results! The event, held on 20 September 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana, was a fantastic showcase of the incredible talent and passion of young creators. With over 250 participants, young creators showcased 118 projects, demonstrating the thriving digital making community across India.…

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]]> Coolest Projects 2025: Where 11,980 young tech creators shared their ideas https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/30/coolest-projects-2025-where-11980-young-tech-creators-shared-their-ideas/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:40:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90744 From AI-powered inventions to eco-friendly gadgets, young creators from around the world have once again amazed us at this year’s Coolest Projects online showcase. An incredible 11,980 participants from 41 countries shared 5,952 tech projects in our online gallery, and every single one showed creativity and commitment to learning something new. Coolest Projects is an…

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]]> Young creators on the move at Coolest Projects Belgium 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/23/young-creators-on-the-move-at-coolest-projects-belgium-2025/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90631 This year marked the 10th anniversary of Coolest Projects Belgium. The meticulously organised event was held in April by our partner CoderDojo Belgium, at Technopolis in Mechelen. Themed ‘On the move’, the event invited young creators to interpret movement however they liked – which they did in an impressive number of ways, creating projects ranging…

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]]> Young tech creators take over Bradford at Coolest Projects UK https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/03/young-tech-creators-take-over-bradford-at-coolest-projects-uk/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:42:11 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90326 Bradford was buzzing with excitement this May as over 170 young digital makers from across the UK gathered for Coolest Projects UK 2025 at the Life Centre to celebrate the amazing things young people create with technology. Run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and hosted by BBC science presenter Greg Foot, the free, in-person event…

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]]> Celebrating young innovators at Coolest Projects USA https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/06/celebrating-young-innovators-at-coolest-projects-usa/ Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90040 Last month, the Science Museum of Minnesota buzzed with excitement as young tech creators from across the country came together for Coolest Projects USA in a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and coding. Around 40 young people showcased their projects on the day, sharing their work with friends, family, and the wider coding community. With hands-on…

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]]> Celebrating young tech creators at Coolest Projects Ireland 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/03/12/celebrating-young-tech-creators-at-coolest-projects-ireland-2025/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:52:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89619 Earlier this month, young creators gathered at the Sport Ireland Campus National Indoor Training Centre in Dublin for Coolest Projects Ireland 2025, an inspiring showcase of creativity, coding, and problem solving. With more than 80 participants sharing over 60 incredible projects, this year’s event highlighted the passion and innovation of young creators from across Northern…

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]]> Entry is open for Coolest Projects 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/14/entry-is-open-for-coolest-projects-2025/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89264 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’ve made using digital technology with a global audience. Everyone who takes part will also receive certificates and rewards to celebrate their achievements. What you need to know…

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]]> Highlights from Coolest Projects South Africa 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/08/highlights-from-coolest-projects-south-africa-2024/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:34:12 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89225 Afandi Indiatsi, our Programme Coordinator in Africa, recently attended Coolest Projects South Africa 2024. Read on to hear her highlights. What happens when creativity, enthusiasm, fun, and innovation come together? You get Coolest Projects South Africa 2024 — a vibrant showcase of students from all walks of life displaying their talent and shaping the future…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Prabhath https://noise.getoto.net/2024/11/15/celebrating-the-community-prabhath/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:21:52 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88939 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Prabhath, the founder of the STEMUP Educational Foundation, began his journey into technology at an early age, influenced by his…

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]]> Celebrating Coolest Projects 2024, plus dates for 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/10/01/celebrating-coolest-projects-2024-plus-dates-for-2025/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:02:56 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88543 Coolest Projects celebrates young digital creators and the amazing things they make with technology. Today, we’re sharing the impact that taking part in Coolest Projects showcases has on young people’s motivation and confidence, as well as announcing dates for Coolest Projects 2025. Coolest Projects in 2024 This year, 7197 young people across 4678 projects took…

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]]> Coolest Projects 2024: 7197 young tech creators showcase their projects online https://noise.getoto.net/2024/06/27/coolest-projects-2024-7197-young-tech-creators-showcase-their-projects-online/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:36:24 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87641 Our Coolest Projects 2024 online showcase has come to a close, with 7197 young people from 43 countries sharing the incredible things they have made with code. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part! Coolest Projects is our annual global celebration of young digital creators and the cool things they make with technology. This…

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]]> Registration is open for Coolest Projects 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/02/14/registration-is-open-for-coolest-projects-2024/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:59:37 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86395 Big news for young coders and everyone who supports them: project registration is now open for Coolest Projects 2024! Coolest Projects is our global technology showcase for young people aged up to 18. It gives young creators the incredible opportunity to share the cool stuff they’ve made with digital technology with a global audience, and…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Sahibjot https://noise.getoto.net/2024/01/30/celebrating-the-community-sahibjot/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:18:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86218 In our series of community stories, we celebrate some of the wonderful things young people and educators around the world are achieving through the power of technology.  In our latest story, we’re heading to Vivek High School in Mohali, India, to meet Sahibjot, a 14-year-old coding enthusiast who has taken his hobby to the next…

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]]> Celebrating young Coolest Projects creators at a London museum https://noise.getoto.net/2023/12/21/celebrating-young-coolest-projects-creators-at-a-london-museum/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85932 Each year, young people all over the world share and celebrate their amazing tech creations by taking part in Coolest Projects, our digital technology showcase. Our global online showcase and local in-person events give kids a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity with their communities, explore other young creators’ tech projects, and gain inspiration and…

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]]> Impressions from Coolest Projects South Africa 2023 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/12/07/impressions-from-coolest-projects-south-africa-2023/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:39:18 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85827 The day after the successful meetup with our Global Clubs Partner organisations based in Africa, our team and some of our partners enjoyed participating in the Coolest Projects South Africa 2023 event to meet young tech creators and help out as project judges. Here are some of our impressions. A day of Coolest Projects This…

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]]> Coolest Projects is back in 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/11/23/coolest-projects-is-back-in-2024/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:06:35 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85628 Big news for young tech creators: Coolest Projects will return in 2024. The world’s leading showcase for young creators of digital tech will be open for registration in the online gallery, and we want young people worldwide to showcase their tech projects. In 2024, we are hosting the Coolest Projects online showcase and livestream celebration…

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]]> Celebrating young tech creators in person: Coolest Projects events 2023 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/09/14/celebrating-young-tech-creators-in-person-coolest-projects-events-2023/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:29:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84871 In the 2023 Coolest Projects online showcase, 5801 young people from all over the world shared the wonderful, fun, and creative things they had made with technology. But that’s not all we’ve seen of Coolest Projects this year. As well as our worldwide annual online showcase, a number of in-person Coolest Projects events are taking…

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]]> Celebrating 5801 young people’s digital creations at Coolest Projects 2023 https://noise.getoto.net/2023/06/08/celebrating-5801-young-peoples-digital-creations-at-coolest-projects-2023/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:48:37 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84080 An absolutely huge congratulations to each and every single young creator who participated in Coolest Projects 2023, our digital technology showcase for young people! 5801 young people from 37 countries took part. This year’s participants made projects that entertained, inspired, and wowed us — creators showcased everything from robotic arms to platformer games. We celebrated…

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