📅 Applications are open until May 31, 2026.
The Digital Shaper Program is a free, 12-week learning program by TechLabs Düsseldorf. You choose a tech track, learn at your own pace, and then team up with fellow Techies to build a real project together.
No prior tech experience needed. No fees. Just your motivation and about 6 to 7 hours per week.
Since 2020, over 320 people have completed the program. This is our 12th semester and we'd love for you to be part of it.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| May 4 to May 31 | 📝 Application Phase |
| June 6, 14:00 to 17:00 | 🚀 Program Kick-Off (in person in Düsseldorf) |
| June 8 to July 19 | 📚 Learning Phase |
| Week 1 | 💻 Online Workshop: Getting Started with Your Assignments |
| Week 5 | 💻 Online Workshop: Project Preparation |
| July 18, 14:00 to 17:00 | ⚽ Project Kick-Off (in person in Düsseldorf) |
| July 20 to August 30 | 🛠️ Project Phase |
| August 8, 10:00 to 14:00 | ⚡ Hackathon (in person in Düsseldorf) |
| September 5, 14:00 to 17:00 | 🎤 Project Pitch Event (in person in Düsseldorf) |
Learn to build modern websites and web applications from scratch. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React — you'll go from zero to deploying your own project.