Code Battle 2025
205 students in 79 teams from 53 schools across 4 emirates competed at Dtec, Dubai Digital Park, over three days in November 2025.
Students
Schools
Teams
Impact & Statistics
Participants
Schools
Teams
Judges
Emirates
Hackathon Format & Rules
Build Format
- 2-hour coding window
- Teams of 2–3 students
- Block & text-based platforms allowed
- Theme revealed on event day
Presentation Format
- 2–3 minute pitch to the judges
- Live demonstration encouraged
- Judges Q&A
Technical Expectations
- Projects built entirely on-site
- AI usage allowed with explanation
- Recycled code must be disclosed
Event Day Schedule
Check-in
Opening Ceremony
Theme Reveal
Coding Begins
Coding Ends
Presentations
Awards
Close
Themes Used in 2025
Each division tackled unique challenges designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
Cadet
The Great Gadget Adventure
Adventure on Mystery Island
Captain
The Interactive Web Museum
The Ultimate Sports Challenge
Colonel
AI for Social Good
Cybersecurity Challenge
Winners & Rankings
Celebrating the top performers from Code Battle 2025
Cadet Winners — Grades 1–4
Captain Winners — Grades 5–8
Colonel Winners — Grades 9–12
Photo & Video Gallery
Relive the moments from Code Battle 2025
- All
- Registration
- Coding in Action
- Teamwork
- Presentations
- Awards Ceremony
Highlight Video
Relive the energy of Season 5!
Media & Press Coverage
Code Battle 2025 in the news
iCodejr’s Code Battle 2025 celebrates UAE’s brightest young coders in its 5th edition
Read the article on Khaleej Times →Our Esteemed Judges & Mentors
Industry experts who guided our young innovators
Dr. Febin Antony
Grades 5-8
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2025 possible
Title Sponsors
iCodejr
Venue Sponsors
DTEC
Category Sponsors
UniHawk (Gr 9-12)
Event Location
Where the magic happened
Dtec
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus
Dubai Digital Park
Building A5, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
Dtec is the region’s leading technology entrepreneurship center, providing the perfect environment for young innovators to showcase their skills.
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