We Build. Digital. Shapers.

Learn tech skills, build real projects, and join a community that believes digital education should be free for everyone.

👉 Apply Now for Summer 2026

📅 Applications are open until May 31, 2026.


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What is the Digital Shaper Program?

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.

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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.


🗓️ Your Semester at a Glance

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)

🧭 Choose Your Track

💻 Web Development

Learn to build modern websites and web applications from scratch. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React — you'll go from zero to deploying your own project.

📊 Data Science