Turn your research into a Digital Solution.
A vibe coding event for researchers and EdTech innovators. No coding experience needed. Walk in with an idea - walk out with something real. A prototype. A research tool. A presentation. A website.
20 May 2026 · 16:30–19:30 · Free
Research meets building
You study how people learn. You have ideas for tools that could make learning better. This event gives you a few hours to actually build one.
The problem
Researchers at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at University of Helsinki generate groundbreaking insights about human growth, development, and learning every day.
But turning those insights into something people can actually use - an app, a tool, a prototype - usually requires a developer, a budget, and months of time.
The solution
With vibe coding, you describe what you want to build in plain language - and AI builds it for you. No programming. No technical background needed.
In a single afternoon, you can go from a research question to a digital solution that you can test, demo, and iterate on.
Two paths, one event
Whether you have research to turn into a tool or an EdTech idea to test - this is for you.
Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki
You study learning. Now build something from your research - in one afternoon.
- →Turn a research finding into an interactive learning tool
- →Prototype an assessment method or learning intervention
- →Test an idea without waiting for a developer
- →Create a demo to show at conferences or in grant applications
- →Build something that may support your research - a questionnaire, analysis tool, or anything you need
Educational technology builders
You have an idea for an educational tool, app, or platform. Build a real version today alongside learning-science researchers.
- →Validate your idea with a real prototype - not a slide deck
- →Get feedback from learning science researchers on the spot
- →Connect with Helsinki Education Hub's incubator program
- →First step toward something bigger - startup, grant, or collaboration
One afternoon. Idea to digital solution.
A fast-paced, supported session. Bring your laptop and your research question.
Doors open
Arrive, settle in, grab a coffee. Meet fellow researchers and EdTech builders.
Welcome & intro to vibe coding
What is vibe coding? How does it work? Live demo of building an app from scratch in minutes.
Idea shaping workshop
Define your scope: what's the one thing your tool does? Mentors help you narrow down.
Build sprint
Hands-on vibe coding. Mentors circulate. Build, test, iterate. No coding required.
Snacks & networking break
Refuel. Share progress with your neighbours.
Showcases
Show what you built. 2-minute demos. Feedback from researchers, EdTech experts, and the Helsinki Education Hub (HEH) team.
Next steps
Info on HEH incubator, EdTech Testbed, and how to keep building. Networking continues.
Event wraps up
Go home with a digital solution and the start of something real.
Frequently asked
Your research deserves to be showcased.
One afternoon. No coding. Walk out with something real.
Register for the Event
