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Arab Youth Hackathon
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Publish Date 8/16/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt Description

The Arab Youth Hackathon is a competition that aims to empower Arab youth to develop innovative solutions to challenges related to climate and sustainability. Participants work in teams to develop ideas and projects in areas such as water, climate, the circular economy, and agriculture, with the support of specialized experts and mentors. Winning teams compete at the country level to qualify for the final stage, while gaining the opportunity to further develop their ideas and transform them into projects or startups.
Details

Duration: 3 days for the hackathon.

Application Deadline: Varies by country:

  • Egypt: September 15
  • United Arab Emirates: October 1
  • Jordan: October 1
  • Lebanon: October 8
  • Saudi Arabia: October 20

Areas: Water, climate, circular economy, and agriculture.

Participation: Teams of 2 to 3 people.

Location: The competition stages vary by country, with the final stage taking place in Dubai.

Funding: Cash prizes for the winning teams.

  • First Prize: USD 30,000.
  • Second Prize: USD 20,000.
  • Third Prize: USD 10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • The applicant must be a citizen or resident of one of the eligible countries.
  • Participation must be in a team of 2 to 3 people.
  • At least one team member must be over 21 years old.
  • An interest in innovation, sustainability, and climate issues.
  • The competition targets university students, early-stage entrepreneurs, and individuals with initial ideas or projects.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Opportunity to develop an innovative idea into a viable project.
  • Work with experts and mentors in the field of sustainability.
  • Cash prizes of up to USD 30,000.
  • A one-month online incubation program with Plug and Play.
  • Opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, experts, and investors.
  • Opportunity to further develop the idea and transform it into a startup.