Hackathon Journey
The hackathon will combine online mentoring with an in-person final at e-AGE26. Teams will submit a concept proposal and short video presenting their idea, team, and prototype. Shortlisted teams will receive expert guidance to refine their solutions and can be provided with temporary access to computing resources or virtual machines to support development, testing, deployment, and live demonstrations. A final selection process will identify the top three teams to be invited to e-AGE26 to present their AI solutions, demonstrate real-world impact, and compete for awards and recognition. Key on-site training such as pitching and presentation skills will be provided to the invited teams.
Why participate?
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Certificates of participation for all participants
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Travel and accommodation costs are fully covered for finalists.
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Opportunity to attend e-AGE26 conference in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Mentorship from academic and industry experts
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Networking and collaboration with peers across the Arab region
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Develop key professional and personal skills such as presentation skills, advocacy, teamwork, work under pressure…etc.
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Award packages for Top winning team are designed to support early-career researchers in advancing their ideas beyond the hackathon.
Key Dates
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Call for Applications: 9th April – 7th June 2026
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Shortlisted 10 Teams Announcement: 15th July 2026
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Online Mentoring & Prototype Enhancement: 15th July – 15th September 2026
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Final Selected Teams Announcement: By 30th September 2026
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Final Competition at e-AGE26: December 2026