Hack4SocialGood 2026

Hack4SocialGood (H4SG) is a two-day hackathon that bridges the gap between the social sector and the world of technology. Participants from social work, IT, academia, and civil society come together to co-develop digital solutions for real-world challenges in social services.

The goal is to foster fair, inclusive, and effective digital transformation. Participants form interdisciplinary teams to co-create prototypes, data tools, platforms, or automation solutions based on needs submitted by social organizations.

H4SG welcomes anyone interested in contributing to the social impact of digitalization—whether you’re from IT, social work, research, or simply passionate about making a difference.

H4SG-26 is the fifth (following 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and is co-organized by BFH, FHNW, HEG Arc, HSLU, ZHAW and sozialinfo.

HEG Arc through the Institut de digitalisation des organisation (IDO), takes the lead role in hosting the 2026 edition. A collaboration with Graine de Belette will offer a space for creative prototyping a dedicated program for children, designed to introduce them to digital innovation in a fun, hands-on way (see kids program section).

The main venue for the event will be Campus Arc 1, located at Espace de l’Europe 21 in Neuchâtel. To enhance accessibility, satellite locations may be set up at HES-SO Valais-Wallis in Sierre and HETSL in Lausanne, allowing participants who are unable to travel to Neuchâtel to take part from other campuses. Further details will be shared soon.

Submit your idea

Are you a social organization with a digital challenge? Whether you have a rough idea for a digital tool, face a software hurdle, or want to explore your data in new ways—your challenge matters.

Submit your idea and let interdisciplinary teams help you co-create a digital solution during the event. We’ll support you in shaping your challenge in advance to get the most out of your volunteers.